How to Convert Wikipedia Content into AI-Generated Videos for YouTube
Are you looking for a way to create engaging videos for your YouTube channel without spending hours on research and editing? Look no further than Wikipedia and AI technology. In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to convert Wikipedia content into AI-generated videos using Synthesia, the most popular and best AI video generator on the market.
Part 1: Niche and Topic Research
Before we dive into the video creation process, we need to do some niche and topic research. Let's use Google Bard AI to analyze Wikipedia data and choose a niche. In this example, we'll choose the history niche and ask Google Bard AI to analyze the 10 most popular history articles on Wikipedia. Once we've selected our topic, we'll open Wikipedia and copy the article's URL. Then, we'll ask Bard AI to rewrite the article to a new one, limiting the length to 500 words if necessary.
Part 2: Demo an Account
Now that we have our rewritten article, it's time to create an account on Synthesia's official website. Click the "Create a Free AI Video" button to try a quick demo, or select the personal plan and create an account using Google or your email account.
Part 3: Text to Video AI
In this part, we'll create an intro video using Synthesia's text-to-video feature. Log in to your Synthesia account and click the "New Video" button. Select your video template from the menu and add a target audience if needed. Customize the tone and language to your liking, then click "Generate Video" to start generating. If you're not satisfied with the result, click "Generate" again until you find the best one. Once you're happy with the intro video, click "Continue in Editor" to open the Synthesia editor page.
Part 4: Video Editor
In the video editor, you can customize the default template by changing text titles, adding objects, media, and more. Let's add our logo to the video by clicking the logo container to adjust its position and size. On the right panel, click "Replace Image" and upload your logo. You can also add entrance and exit animations to our object.
Part 5: AI Voice Over
After creating the video, Synthesia will automatically assign a default language and voice actor. To change the voice actor, click the language option and listen to voice samples. Choose the voice actor you like and click "Play" to preview the scene's voice over.
Part 6: Custom Background
In this part, we'll take advantage of Shutterstock media provided by Synthesia to design a room with a TV mock-up and add an interactive video to make our video more interesting. Click the plus button on the scenes panel to create a new scene. Go to the Avatar menu and select the AI Avatar. Click the media button and select Shutterstock. Search for an image related to your script and right-click on the image to select "Send to Back." Reposition and resize your AI Avatar if needed. Now go back to Bard AI and copy the first paragraph of the AI-generated article and paste it into the Synthesia script editor. Resize and place the video inside our TV screen.
Part 7: Video and Music
Now let's create a scene without an avatar to focus on video and music editing. Click the plus button on the scenes panel to create a new video scene. Go to the media menu, select Shutterstock, and search for a video related to your script. Right-click the video and select "Use as Background." If the video is longer than the voiceover, click the "Trim" button. To add music, activate the music option in the right panel and search for or select music that complements the video and topic.
Once everything is set, click the "Generate" button and enter your video title. After rendering, click the option button to download the subtitle file for use on YouTube. Congratulations, you've successfully converted Wikipedia content into AI-generated videos for your YouTube channel!
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Saves time on research and editing
- Creates engaging videos for your YouTube channel
- Uses AI technology to generate high-quality content
Cons:
- Requires a subscription to Synthesia
- May not be suitable for all niches and topics
Highlights
- Use Google Bard AI to analyze Wikipedia data and choose a niche
- Rewrite the article using Bard AI to limit the length if necessary
- Create an account on Synthesia's official website and use the text-to-video feature to generate an intro video
- Customize the default template in the video editor by adding objects, media, and more
- Change the voice actor in the AI voice over feature to match your video's tone
- Use Shutterstock media provided by Synthesia to design a custom background
- Add music that complements the video and topic to enhance the viewer's experience
FAQ
Q: Is Synthesia the only AI video generator on the market?
A: No, there are other AI video generators available, but Synthesia is the most popular and best one.
Q: Can I use this method for any niche and topic?
A: It may not be suitable for all niches and topics, but it can be used for a wide range of subjects.
Q: Do I need any video editing skills to use Synthesia?
A: No, Synthesia is designed for users with little to no video editing skills.
Resources:
- Synthesia official website: https://www.synthesia.io/
- Google Bard AI: https://ai.google/research/teams/language/bard/
