Creating Historical Documentary Videos Using AI

Jul 22, 2024

Tutorial on Creating Historical Documentary Videos Using AI

Introduction

  • Key Advice: Implement techniques with original ideas for success.
  • Warning: Copying content word-for-word is ineffective.
  • Content Creation: Focus on originality for better results.

Project Overview

  • Project Goal: Create a historical documentary series using AI tools.
  • Resources Provided: Google Doc with detailed steps and links.
  • **Tools Required: **
    1. CapCut (video editing software)
    2. Tube Magic (AI tool for scripts and SEO)
    3. Leonardo AI (image generation)
    4. 11 Labs (voice-over)
    5. Epidemic Sound (background music)
    6. Canva or Photopia (for thumbnails)

Step by Step Process

Preparation

  • **Google Doc: ** Prepared for reference.
  • Download: CapCut in advance.

Tools Introduction

  • Tube Magic: AI tool for script writing, SEO optimization.
  • Leonardo AI: For generating high-quality images.
  • 11 Labs: Voice over generator.
  • Epidemic Sound: Music for videos.
  • Canva/Photopia: Thumbnails creation.

Initial Setup

  • Channel Logo & Branding: Already set (AI Guy History).
  • **Script and Video Idea: **Using Tube Magic to generate script.
  • Voice Over: Using 11 Labs.
  • Visuals: Combining Chat GPT & Leonardo AI for B-roll.
  • Editing: Using CapCut for compiling video.
  • SEO and Upload: Tube Magic for optimizing and uploading video.
  • Thumbnail Creation: Using Canva.

Demonstration

Video Creation Tutorial

Google's Doc Response Actions

  • First Step: Follow along with the tutorial in Google Doc.
  • Import Steps: Open links and follow detailed steps.
  • Begin Script: Generate script using Tube Magic.
  • Script Length: Target 1200 words for about 7-8 minutes of video.
  • Voice Over: Split script in 500 characters chunks for generating in 11 Labs.
  • Voice Selection: Choose a popular and fitting voice, e.g., Luke History.

CapCut Editing Tutorial

Steps in CapCut

  • Remove Pauses: Essential for viewer retention.
  • Organize and Cut: Organize the voice over properly.
  • Visuals: Generate using Leonardo AI and import into CapCut.
  • Effects and Edits: Add minimal effects, captions, background sound.
  • Audio Settings: Adjust volume levels for clarity.
  • Final Touches: Add music using Epidemic Sound, create captions, export video.

Thumbnail Creation Tutorial

Steps in Canva

  • Photo Editing: Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation.
  • Text Addition: Add relevant text, apply shadow for visibility.
  • Download and Use: Finalize design and download thumbnail.

Upload and SEO

Using Tube Magic

  • Video Description: Generate using Tube Magic.
  • Tags and Title: Optimized using Tube Magic.
  • Video Upload: Schedule for best viewer times.

Final Notes

  • Monetization: Mixed methods including ad revenue, affiliate marketing, and branded merchandise.
  • Future Plans: Turn into a large media company using AI.

Conclusion

  • Series Intent: Tutorial will be a part of an ongoing series for running an AI-based channel.