Lecture on Creating Automated YouTube Shorts
Introduction
- Speaker: Helena, AI and Automation Expert
- Focus: Using automation to create YouTube Shorts
- Call to Action: Like and subscribe to Helena’s channel
Popularity of Short-Form Video Content
- Platforms like YouTube are promoting vertical videos under 60 seconds (YouTube Shorts)
- High engagement with tens of thousands of views and likes
Three-Step Process for Automated YouTube Shorts
- Writing Scripts with ChatGPT
- Bulk Creating Videos with Canva
- Scheduling Posts with make.com
Step 1: Writing Scripts with ChatGPT
- Purpose: Generate YouTube scripts for Shorts
- Key Components of a Good Prompt:
- Define a role for ChatGPT
- Specify the task (e.g., scriptwriting for AI niche)
- Provide structure and examples for output
- Use a table for organization (10 scripts per batch)
- Limitation: Context window restricts the amount of text generated at once
Step 2: Bulk Creating Videos with Canva
- Process:
- Create new design in Canva for YouTube Shorts
- Use pre-made templates or upload personal videos
- Add text appropriately timed with video parts
- Bulk Create Feature:
- Enter or upload data for video text
- Connect data to video elements (e.g., prompts, parts)
- Enhancements: Add music for engagement
- Output: Download videos as individual files
Step 3: Scheduling Posts with make.com
- Purpose: Automate posting of videos to YouTube
- Steps:
- Upload videos to Dropbox
- Use make.com to create an automation scenario
- Set up a repeater module for sequential video uploads
- Configure Dropbox to select and upload videos by sequence
- Connect to YouTube API for video upload
- Set video details: title, category, privacy status
- Schedule publish dates using
ADD days function for consistent spacing
Additional Tips & Variations
- Creativity: Vary styles; use different video segments or tips
- Script Flexibility: No fixed script; explore creativity
Conclusion
- Encouragement: Engage with the content by liking and subscribing
- Resources: Access free AI and automation training
- Feedback Request: Share results in comments
Note: Helena provides a link to download the make.com automation blueprint for ease of setup.