"Guess what, you really don't have to do it yourself to make Short Video these days.
In the past, when making videos, you had to be able to edit, understand scripts, and find material. There are now a large number of artificial intelligence tools available. For example, online AI video generators can automatically generate pictures and dubbing if you enter a few keywords. Platforms like Coze can also help you get through the video and account operation processes.
Recently, many people have found that using these tools to create TikTok accounts is surprisingly efficient. There is news that the Videomaker.sg team in Southeast Asia relies on AI workflow to help customers gain more than 100,000 fans in a month. They use AI to generate videos in batches and combine them with Coze's automated release, which saves time to the extreme.
But then again, are these tools really that easy to use? Actually, it's not. AI video tools can really save trouble, but they can easily be rolled over if they are not used well. For example, if you randomly type a few words, the picture it generates may be hundreds of thousands of miles away from your idea. There are also those automatic dubbing, whose tone is dry and annoying to the audience.
So to make good use of AI video tools, you must master several key points. First, the script should be refined. AI is not good at understanding long sentences, so you'd better use short sentences to break down the core information. For example, if you want to take a "diet meal", you can directly give a list-based script such as "Breakfast: eggs and milk, lunch: vegetables and chicken breast", so that AI can capture the information quickly.
Second, the material library must be prepared by yourself. AI can automatically find pictures, but the ones found may not match. I have seen someone ask AI to find a "seaside vacation", but a bunch of indoor swimming pools emerged. At this time, you have to upload a few reference pictures yourself, or use keywords to limit the scope, such as "tropical beach sunset".
Third, mixed shearing is stronger than pure AI generation. Some tools can automatically put together different materials, but have a poor sense of rhythm. It's better to find the material yourself first, then use AI to generate dubbing and subtitles, and manually adjust the order. This saves time and has good results.
There are a wide variety of such tools on the market now. People like Vidnoz and Pictory focus on text-to-video and are suitable for commentary content. If you want to do a live appearance, try Synthesia, which generates virtual anchors. However, note that the virtual human's expression is stiff, so it is best to only use it for narration and not for close-ups.
There is also an unpopular technique, using AI to generate a first draft and then asking real people to make up the shots. For example, if you take a tutorial video, AI generates an animated background, and you explain it in front of the camera. This way, there is no need to rent a studio, and the effect is more natural than pure AI videos.
Recently, there is a trend in the industry that AI tools are beginning to support multi-language dubbing. For example, you use the same script to generate three versions in Chinese, English, and Malay. This is particularly useful for making international accounts. But pay attention to adjusting the speed of different languages, otherwise the audience will hear it like fast-forward.
But don't think that AI can cure all diseases. Some tools require a fee to generate videos, and the free version will either be watermarked or have a limited duration. I suggest picking a few trial versions to try first, such as Canva's MagicVideo, or cut and reflected smart films. These platforms have sufficient functions and don't have to spend wasted money.
In addition, AI video tools update very quickly. The method you use today may be outdated next month. So pay more attention to industry trends, such as looking at websites like Videomaker.sg, where they are always sharing the latest tools.
To be honest, AI video tools are labor-saving, but don't rely on them all. Audiences still like humanistic content. I have seen many accounts that use AI to post videos in batches. As a result, when fans saw that it was made by a machine, they immediately removed it. So when using AI, remember to add some real-life elements, such as saying "Hello everyone" at the beginning and adding a gesture at the end.
Do you understand now? AI video tools are not a panacea, but using the right method can really help you save a lot of time. The key is to try and change it more often to find a way to play that suits your account. "
