"Want to use free AI to make videos? Be careful about stepping on the pit.
There are now "free AI video tools" everywhere on the Internet. But there are not many that are really easy to use and free. Many people download a bunch of software and find that either the functions are incomplete or the videos they make look like PPTs.
Why are free tools so difficult to use? Because developing AI videos costs a lot of money. Training models and rendering pictures require servers and electricity. The free version either has a limited duration, obvious watermarks, or pitifully few templates.
However, there is no way out. I recently tried several tools and found that some were really good. For example, Canva's Magic Video function is not dedicated to video, but it is easy to turn pictures into Short Video. Enter text and it generates dynamic pictures.
There is also Runway's Gen-2. Although the free version has a watermark, the effect is better than many paid software. It can generate videos based on text descriptions, and can even modify objects in existing videos. For example, changing the color of the people in the video's clothes will take a few minutes.
However, note that these tools also have limitations. Runway's free version can only generate a few videos per day, and Canva's AI features require premium members to be fully utilized. So first think about what kind of video you want to make.
Short Video don't actually need to be too complicated. I suggest starting simple. For example, with CapCut, it has AI image picking function and can be used for free. Pull the characters out of the background and change the background, and the video will be much more advanced immediately.
In addition, don't be superstitious about "one-click generation". AI can help you save time, but you still have to think about ideas yourself. I have seen many accounts using AI tools to produce videos in batches, but as a result, all their fans have run out. Because the content is the same, no one wants to read it.
A truly popular video either has a unique perspective or a special picture. AI can help you realize the picture, but you have to figure out your own opinions. For example, the recent popular "reversal video" is to say the wrong thing first and then reveal the truth. AI can't do this kind of structure, you have to design it yourself.
If you are a novice, I recommend doing this: Use AI tools to make a few test videos first. For example, Runway generates a segment, CapCut clips a segment. See which one suits you better. Then fix a tool and focus on the content.
AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It cannot think for you, it can only help you realize your ideas. Many people put the order in reverse, looking for tools first and thinking about content again, resulting in a waste of time.
Just a word of warning, the AI video field is now being updated quickly. Tools that are free today may cost you tomorrow. So don't invest too much in one tool, try a few more. Only by keeping learning can you keep up with changes. "
