Step-by-Step Guide to AI Video Generation
- Choose an AI Video Generation Tool
Popular options include:
- Runway ML (Gen-2) – Converts text/images to video
- Pika Labs – Free AI video generation from text/prompts
- Synthesia – AI avatars + text-to-video (great for presentations)
- Kaiber – Artistic AI video generation
- HeyGen – AI avatar videos for marketing
- Stable Video Diffusion (Stability AI) – Open-source video generation
- Craft a Strong Text Prompt
- Be descriptive (e.g., “A futuristic city at sunset with flying cars, neon lights, and cyberpunk atmosphere, cinematic 4K, ultra-detailed”)
- Specify style: “Anime style, Pixar animation, realistic, cyberpunk, etc.”
- Add motion cues: “Camera panning left, slow-motion, zoom-in effect”
- Generate & Refine
- Some tools let you upload an image first (e.g., Runway Gen-2 or Pika)
- Adjust settings (fps, duration, motion strength)
- Edit & Enhance (Optional)
- Use CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for post-processing
- Add voiceovers with ElevenLabs or Murf AI
Best Free Options
- Pika Labs (Discord-based, free tier available)
- Stable Video Diffusion (local or cloud-based)
- Runway ML (free credits to start)
Use Cases
✅ Marketing & Ads – Quickly generate promo videos
✅ Social Media – Viral short clips for TikTok/Reels
✅ Storyboarding – Visualize film/animation ideas
✅ Education – Explainer videos with AI avatars
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