"Can videos be generated by themselves?
Nowadays, a random search on the Internet for "text-to-video AI" can reveal a lot of tools. Some use the banner of "one-click generation" and claim that they can automatically make a video by stuffing the copy into it. It sounds tempting, but is it really useful?
Let's start with the conclusion: It's useful, but don't expect too much.
Recently, I have seen many people using tools like Picture and InVideo. They can really help you turn text into pictures, and even add some music to it. For example, if you write "Summer Beach", it may automatically find beach material for you. However, this is still far from being "fully automated".
I know a buddy who makes TikTok. He tried several AI video tools on the market. It turned out that most of them required manual adjustment. For example, if the pictures are switched too fast, the rhythm will have to be changed; if the soundtrack is not in tune, it will have to be re-selected. He said that the most reliable thing now is to use AI as an assistant, rather than letting it cover everything.
In fact, this is the same as using AI to write copywriting. AI can help you type manuscripts, but someone still needs to polish them. The same is true for videos. AI can generate the first edition, but what is really popular is the ones with the details in place. For example, those TikTok videos that have become popular recently have not been carefully edited?
Tell me more about how to use it. If you want to make Short Video, you can write the script first and then use AI to generate the first version. For example, if you write "Get up in the morning and drink a glass of water", AI may give you a close-up cup. But if you write "The benefits of getting up early and drinking warm water", AI may not know how to take pictures. Therefore, the script should be specific, and it is best to explain the picture clearly like giving instructions to the AI.
There is another pit to pay attention to. Some tools generate videos, pictures and sounds that do not match. For example, when a person speaks, the mouth shape is inconsistent with the subtitles. If this kind of video is spread, it will easily be a show for people. So be sure to preview it several times after generating it.
Recently, I saw the news that some companies have begun to use AI to make long videos. For example, converting podcasts into Short Video. This direction is quite interesting. But for ordinary people, we should start with Short Video.
Give me a suggestion. Don't treat AI as a god. It's a tool that saves a lot of work when used well. For example, if you operate a TikTok account, you can use AI to generate dozens of first versions of videos in batches, and then choose the best modification yourself. This is much faster than fully manual.
But then again, AI tools are updated too fast now. What feels good to use today may become obsolete in a few months. So don't cling to one tool, try it more often. For example, if you try Coze's workflow, you may discover new ways to play it.
In short, if you want to use AI to make videos, don't think about lying completely flat. Only by using AI as an assistant and doing more yourself can you make real things. "
