100% Automated Faceless Video YouTube Shorts with AI! [Full Tutorial]

Introduction

Are you ready to dive into a fully automated scenario that allows you to create faceless videos on autopilot? In this tutorial, we will explore a method to watch an RSS feed—specifically the AppSumo deals RSS feed—and generate captivating shorts for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, using tools like Placid and Zapier.

Overview of the Project

To visualize what we’re building, imagine a video with a dynamic background sourced from Pexels.com using their API. We'll feature a product title (e.g., "Tapf Flow") and add captions based on a script we've created, all while displaying the AppSumo logo at the top. This automated method highlights the brilliance of combining RSS feeds with video creation, permitting us to produce videos without manual intervention. At the end of the process, we upload our video to YouTube in an unlisted format, allowing us to review it before making it public.

Step-by-Step Guide

Setting Up the Project in Placid

1. Placid Pricing: For this project, I’m using the $ 39/month plan, which provides 2500 credits equating to 2500 seconds of video production. A typical YouTube short lasting 59 seconds will consume around 60 credits.

2. Creating the Template: Inside Placid, I've created a template with a static AppSumo logo at the top, an area for a dynamic background video, the product title, and captions for the subtitles. I chose a bold font and added enhancements like a shadow to make the text pop against any background.

Automation Scenario with Make

This automation involves two main scenarios in Make:

1. Scenario 1: Generates the job in Placid.
2. Scenario 2: Waits for the video generation to complete and then sends the data to Zapier for uploading to YouTube.

Using RSS DoApp to Create an RSS Feed

Since the AppSumo website does not provide a direct RSS feed, I utilized RSS DoApp to generate one. This allows us to scrape the required data and convert it into a usable RSS feed format.

Generating the Video Script with ChatGPT

To clean up the product title from AppSumo, I used GPT-4 for extracting the essential details. Afterward, I retrieved the entire page’s content and generated a script that would not exceed 50 seconds when read aloud.

Producing Audio with 11 Labs

For voiceover, I employed 11 Labs to generate AI voice audio from the script. After generating the voice file, I uploaded it to Google Drive to obtain a public link.

Fetching Videos from Pexels

I then proceeded to conduct an API search on Pexels for relevant videos. By creating a focused prompt that specifies the desired setting and actions, I acquired up to 50 video options from which I selected the longest high-quality video.

Creating the Video in Placid

Once I identified the best video and generated the necessary audio, I set up the processes in Placid to create the video using the chosen settings and layers.

Uploading the Video to YouTube with Zapier

While Make does not permit direct YouTube uploads, a Zap in Zapier catches the webhook from the completed video generation, allowing for an easy upload to YouTube.

Final Results and Insights

After processing, the generated video was a thrilling 54 seconds long. I found that using high-quality videos from Pexels significantly enhanced the final result. Although there was an earlier issue with video output length that led to a longer-than-desired clip, I have since added a filter to ensure we only select videos that are equal to or shorter than 40 seconds. This fixed the audio looping problem and ensured compliance with YouTube Shorts length requirements.

With this system in place, not only is it possible to automate creating engaging videos, but you could also incorporate affiliate links, providing potential avenues for passive income.

Additional Suggestions

Consider integrating an email notification step in Zapier, so you're informed whenever a new video is uploaded.

Free Resource

Lastly, I’ve created a free ebook titled “Automate Your Business in Three Simple Ways,” available in the description below this article.

Keywords

• 100% Automation
• Faceless Video
• YouTube Shorts
• RSS Feed
• Placid
• Zapier
• AppSumo
• AI Voice Generation
• Pexels API
• Passive Income

FAQ

1. What tools are necessary for this automation?
To automate the process, you'll need Placid for video creation, an RSS feed generator like RSS DoApp, 11 Labs for voice generation, and Zapier for uploading to YouTube.

2. How can I automate video uploads to platforms other than YouTube?
While the tutorial focused on YouTube shorts, similar principles can be applied to TikTok, Instagram, or other platforms by adjusting upload steps based on their respective APIs.

3. How do I extract and clean up product titles for video creation?
ChatGPT can be used to parse and clean product titles extracted from sources, simplifying the information for your video content.

4. Can I monetize the videos created through this automation?
Absolutely! You can add affiliate marketing links or other monetization strategies to the videos, creating new income opportunities.

5. Is the process completely hands-off after setup?
Yes, once you've established the system, the ongoing creation and upload processes can run without further manual input, making it highly efficient.