"Guess what, it's not difficult to make Short Video these days.
Want to use AI to make long videos? don't rush. Recently, many people have asked me how to use AI to quickly complete videos lasting ten minutes or more. Actually, it's not that complicated. The key depends on whether you understand a few basic operations.
The first step is to find the right tool. There are many software on the market for making AI videos, but those suitable for making long videos must be selected carefully. For example, some platforms specifically support automatic generation of subtitles and dubbing, and can also be segmented based on text. This will save you a lot of trouble.
The second step is to write the script. The scripts for long videos are different from those for Short Video. You have to break the content into small pieces. For example, a 10-minute video can be divided into 5 2-minute paragraphs. Add a subtitle at the beginning of each paragraph so that AI can know where to transition when generating it.
The third step is to use AI to generate material. Nowadays, many tools can automatically find and match pictures and video clips based on text. For example, if you write "Sunset by the Sea", AI can find relevant materials. The key is to write down the keywords clearly in advance, such as "high-definition, no copyright, long-term perspective".
The fourth step is to fine-tune yourself in the later period. The videos generated by AI are definitely not perfect. For example, the soundtrack may be too noisy and the screen switching may be too stiff. You have to adjust it manually at this time. Many platforms now support replacing background music with one click, or manually dragging the Timeline to adjust the screen duration.
Recently I tried a workflow called Coze, which can directly turn scripts into videos. But before using it, you have to segment the script, for example, about 200 words per paragraph. In this way, AI will not confuse logic when generated.
However, the difficulty of long videos is not the technology, but the content. Many people use AI to make videos and find that the longer the videos are, the audience can't watch them anymore. This is because long videos need to be rhythmic. For example, make a turning point every 3 minutes, or suddenly insert a question.
By the way, there is a trend on TikTok now, which is to use AI to make "pseudo-documentaries". For example, using AI to generate dialogues between historical figures and add old photos. The length of this kind of video can be extended to more than 5 minutes, but the audience still likes it.
In fact, there is one secret to making long videos: Don't let AI cover everything. You have to bury some "eggs" in your script, such as suddenly inserting a funny emoji or using AI to generate suspense music. Only then can the audience be willing to watch.
Recently, a customer used this method to change the product introduction video from 3 minutes to 8 minutes, but the playback volume doubled. Because he posted user reviews every two minutes, or suddenly cut to the production process.
So, it is not difficult to make long videos with AI. The difficulty is how to make the content not boring., AI is a tool, and you have to let it serve you, not be led by it. "
