The AI Video Maker by Descript allows you to create explainer videos effortlessly. You can turn your ideas into polished videos in minutes by combining GPT-generated scripts, text-to-speech narration, and AI-driven visuals. This tool is ideal for users who want to create engaging content without prior video editing experience.
Step-by-Step Workflow: From Idea to Video
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Open the AI Video Maker by Descript in ChatGPT
- Go to Explore GPTs and search for AI Video Maker by Descript. Alternatively, you can click here to be taken right to the GPT!
- Go to Explore GPTs and search for AI Video Maker by Descript. Alternatively, you can click here to be taken right to the GPT!
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Develop Your Script in ChatGPT
- Start by giving the AI a custom prompt describing the video you want to create.
For example: “I want to create a video about pairing snacks for movie night.” - GPT will generate a draft script with an introduction and key points.
- Work back and forth with GPT to refine your script by giving feedback or adding details.
Example: “Can you expand the intro to include a fun fact about popcorn?” - When you're satisfied with the script, let GPT know that you're done.
- Start by giving the AI a custom prompt describing the video you want to create.
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Choose a Visual Art Style in ChatGPT
- Once your script is finalized, ChatGPT will help you select an art style for your visuals.
- You will only be able to choose from a list of predefined styles. If you want to change them after generating the video, you can do so by editing the generated video in Descript.
- GPT will generate a preview of the selected style for your review. Here are a few examples of the art you can generate:
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Watercolor and Ink – Soft, hand-painted, and storybook-like.
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Whiteboard Doodles – Simple, sketchy, and playful.
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Low Polygon 3D – Modern, blocky, and video game-like.
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Plasticine – Claymation-style, colorful, and textured.
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Watercolor and Ink – Soft, hand-painted, and storybook-like.
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Send Your Project to Descript
- After confirming the script and visuals, GPT will prepare your project for Descript.
- You may be prompted to Confirm that the AI Video Maker can connect with Descript’s API.
- Once confirmed, a link will be generated to open the project in Descript.
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Open and Initialize the Project in Descript
- Click the provided link to open your project in Descript.
- Choose the Drive where you’d like to save your project (e.g., Personal Drive or Team Drive).
- Click Generate to start the video creation process.
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Wait for the Video Generation
- The AI Video Maker will start generating your video in Descript. Depending on the script length and visuals, this can take 2–3 minutes.
- The AI Video Maker will start generating your video in Descript. Depending on the script length and visuals, this can take 2–3 minutes.
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Review and Edit the Generated Video in Descript
- Once the video is generated, it will include:
- Text-to-speech (TTS) narration.
- Automatically added captions.
- Pre-applied animations like the Ken Burns effect.
- You can now make any necessary tweaks or adjustments to the cuts, captions, visuals, or narration. For example, once the video has been generated in Descript, you can use our Canvas tools to replace any image with a newly generated one or even one of your own.
- Once the video is generated, it will include:
Important Notes
- Processing Time: The video generation process may take a few minutes to complete, depending on the length of your script and the complexity of your visuals. Please allow time for the AI to work its magic.
- AI Action Quota: Using the AI Video Maker only counts as one basic AI suite action in your monthly quota, making it an efficient way to create creative videos.