"Someone secretly uses AI to make Douyin.
Making Short Video nowadays really doesn't have to be so tiring. In the past, I had to shoot, cut, adjust, and match, but now AI is all inclusive. As long as you can type, you can produce a film.
Recently, I have seen many tools, such as Coze's workflow, that generate dozens of videos in a few minutes. The cost is prohibitively low.
Many people worry that what AI does has no soul. In fact, if you think about it, which hot money nowadays is not pushed through algorithms? Content itself has long been not the only criterion.
I tried a free tool called "Vidnoz", which directly selects a template, fills in a copy, and a real person appears immediately. The effect is more natural than what I took myself.
Of course, not all AI is reliable. Some tools generate weird sounds, like robots reading scripts. Be careful when choosing.
The most popular way to play now is "AI face-changing". You find one of your own videos as material, and AI can copy your expressions and voice. No one else can tell the difference.
Last year, a blogger used this method and gained millions of fans a month. He later taught fans how to operate, but a bunch of people followed suit, and now they are all over the platform.
The key to making Short Video is not the technology, but whether you can catch hot spots. AI tools can help you save time, but you have to think about the ideas yourself.
If you have no experience at all, you can try the AI function of "clipping" first. It can now automatically cut images and add subtitles, much faster than manually.
However, pay attention to copyright issues. Some AI materials cannot be used, such as celebrity portraits and protected background music.
Recently, there was news that a certain Internet celebrity used AI to generate fake interview videos, but was blocked by the platform. So don't think that AI is omnipotent and the rules have to be followed.
Making content nowadays is more and more like playing games. You have to understand the rules and know how to exploit loopholes. AI tools are a shortcut to help you exploit loopholes.
If you really want to rely on Douyin to make a living, it's not enough to use tools. You also have to learn to read data. Which title has a high click-through rate and which leaves people for a long time at the beginning, these AI cannot help you.
I know a team that relies entirely on AI to mass produce videos. But they spend more time each day studying user reviews. This is the core.
So don't be superstitious about "AI makes money automatically". What can really help you save effort are processes that can be reused and continuously optimized.
Many tools are now available for trial use. You can play for free for a few days and see if it works. For example, the "Magic Sound Workshop" claims to be able to generate commercials with one click.
But don't expect one tool to solve all problems. Short Video industry is changing too fast. AI is popular today, but it may change to something else tomorrow.
If you just play with tickets, just find a free tool to play with. But if you want to do it in the long run, you still have to learn some real skills.
The most popular thing now is "AI digital people". You type in one sentence, and it simulates a real person appearance. Some anchors simply use this instead of real people.
However, this kind of video is prone to collision. Everyone uses the same template, and it will become aesthetically tired after a long time.
Short Video, you still need to have something of your own. For example, a unique topic selection angle or a fixed appearance style. AI can help you amplify these characteristics.
Recently, I saw a case where an account used AI to generate dozens of dubbing videos with different accents. As a result, it became a hit because it was too novel.
So don't treat AI as an enemy. It is not here to replace you, but to help you amplify your advantages.
If you're just starting to do Douyin now, don't be afraid of complex tools. Start with simple uses, such as automatic captioning and smart editing.
When you are proficient, try something more advanced. For example, the workflow built with Coze fully automates topic selection, copywriting, and generation.
Some tools now can also analyze the patterns of popular videos. You upload dozens of pieces of data, and it can recommend similar content directions.
But tools can only get you here. Whether your content will be popular in the end depends on whether anyone wants to read it.
Many people ask me if AI making videos is too fake. In fact, technology has advanced a lot now. For example, the tool "phantom voice" can simulate the tone of speech in different emotions.
The key is how to use it. You use it as an assistant, rather than relying on it all.
The smartest people nowadays combine AI with real people. For example, using AI to generate a first draft and then manually modify it. This is fast and humane.
If you haven't used AI tools before, it's recommended to start with the free version. For example, the animation generation of "coming to draw" or the copywriting assistant of "wisdom and clear words".
Wait until you feel it, then consider the paid version. Some advanced features do increase efficiency.
When making Short Video, the most afraid thing is to stick to the old method. Now the algorithm changes every day, and if you don't change, it's equivalent to regressing.
AI tools are like new equipment on a ship. I used to rely on rowing, but now I have motors. If you don't change it, others will have already changed it.
But don't rush for quick success. Some tools promote their ability to "automatically increase fans", but they are all false. Fans still rely on content to attract them.
The most practical AI functions now are those that can help you deal with repetitive work. For example, automatic subtitles and intelligent color matching.
If you cut dozens of videos every day, these can save a lot of time. The remaining energy can be used to think creatively.
Recently, a phenomenon was discovered. People who use AI to make videos pay more attention to topic selection. Because the generation process is fast, they can quickly test different directions.
So don't use AI as a lazy tool. Use it as an experimental platform, and try more to find the rules of hot money. "
