Building Short Movies in Less than 1 Hour
This video was made in a workshop at a public library in Palo Alto. They taught a small group of people, from kids to elders, how to do this, leveraging ChatGPT, Vidu, EvenLabs, and Clipchamp. Everything was made in less than 1h, except for the poem, that I had in my files. If you want to DIY:
Activity
The goal of this activity is to create a narrated visual story using AI tools. You'll learn to generate text, images, narration, and video clips, combining them into a short, engaging video.
See examples of completed projects on our YouTube playlist.
Getting Started Checklist
- Computer & Wi-Fi
- AI Accounts: ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, Vidu
- Video Software: Clipchamp, Adobe Rush, iMovie
Steps to Get Your Movie in Less than 1 Hour
- Write a short story or poem using the StoryCrafter GPT. Ensure your story can be easily visualized and narrated.
- Break your story into separate scenes or sentences, each representing a visual moment.
- Use the AI Story Image Creator GPT to create detailed prompts for generating images. Aim for visual consistency among images for a cohesive storytelling experience. Download each image to your computer and number them clearly (e.g., scene01.jpg). Quick Tutorial
- Upload your story text to Eleven Labs to create audio narration. Download the audio file to your computer. Quick Tutorial
- Use Vidu primarily to create short transitions between consistent images. Download these clips to your computer.
- Upload all files (audio, images, video clips) into your chosen video editor (Clipchamp, Adobe Rush, or iMovie). Arrange them to match your narration and export your final video.
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