How I Made A YouTube Channel Using Only AI

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Introduction

In an exciting new challenge, I've embarked on a journey to create a YouTube channel entirely reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) for every aspect, from scriptwriting to visuals and voiceovers. The goal? To reach 100,000 views in just 30 days and evaluate whether AI lives up to its reputation as a transformative tool in the content creation realm. Is AI truly a game changer, or is it simply overhyped? Let's explore.

Choosing a Niche

After considering countless potential topics, I settled on the facts and trivia niche. Channels in this category typically produce straightforward videos packed with fun facts, narrated over stock footage or images. The simplicity and informativeness of this niche make it a prime candidate for AI-driven content, as it doesn't require complex ideas or original footage.

Branding the Channel

Once the niche was selected, I focused on branding. I needed a name that was catchy yet neutral. After reviewing a list of gender-neutral options, I decided on "Facts from Frankie." Frankie is an AI character with a quirky backstory; originally part of a military defense system, Frankie rebelled and chose to share knowledge instead of chaos and destruction.

For visuals, I leveraged Stable Diffusion—an open-source AI art generator—to create Frankie's profile picture: an adorable, smart baby cartoon. I designed a simple channel banner featuring the fun caption, "Fact subscribing will make you awesome."

Creating Content

With branding in place, it was time to dive into content creation. Each video consists of five key elements: the script, voiceover, visuals, music, and captions. While doing my research, I realized that YouTube Shorts were the perfect format. With the rise of short-form content, it's easier to produce numerous Quick videos rather than longer ones, making it conducive for AI-generated concepts that viewers are now accustomed to.

Scriptwriting

To kick things off, I used ChatGPT to brainstorm ten clickbait hooks for weird facts. It generated 20 random weird facts, each under 15 words. From this list, I selected ten facts to craft a concise 30-second script for a short video.

Voiceover

For the voiceover, I avoided costly AI voiceover tools by utilizing Microsoft Edge's built-in AI voice reader, which provided surprisingly great results. I saved the script as a text file, opened it in Edge, and recorded the audio using an extension called Audio Recorder. This approach allowed me to obtain a polished voiceover without spending money.

Visuals

I aimed for engaging yet uncomplicated visuals. For each video, I established two visual areas: one featuring images relevant to the facts generated by Stable Diffusion, and another showcasing gameplay footage from a driving simulator called BeamNG, known for its realistic car physics. Using simple car crashes in the game provided eye-catching footage with minimal effort.

Music and Captions

For background music, I turned to an AI music generator called Strobe, creating tracks based on selected moods. After tweaking the instruments and volume, I had my music prepared without spending a penny, thanks to the free download available upon signing up.

Finally, I used Adobe Sensei, integrated into Premiere Pro, to automatically generate captions for the videos, ensuring the text synced perfectly with the audio.

Launching the Channel

With all elements in place, I uploaded my first video titled "Weird Facts You've Never Heard Of," which included snippets like:

  • The longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds.
  • The world's largest volcano is on Mars.

Initially, the video garnered no views, but as the algorithm picked it up, it began to gain momentum. In the first days, the channel grew to 49 subscribers, with an impressive 250 hours of watch time and 36,800 views.

Overcoming Challenges

As I continued producing videos, I faced several challenges. AI-generated images were not always flawless, particularly in rendering hands and feet, by encountering common AI glitches. Additionally, despite the effectiveness of ChatGPT in generating facts quickly, I found that it sometimes repeated itself and presented inaccuracies in some facts. Consequently, I decided to focus on facts that didn't involve numbers or dates without double-checking.

Despite these hurdles, I persisted in making videos focusing on weird facts, experimenting with deeper dives into individual facts by summarizing Wikipedia articles into funny scripts.

Results

By the end of the 30-day challenge, I had uploaded 42 videos, averaging around 2,000 views each, with the top five videos achieving close to 5,000 views. Although I fell just short of my goal of 100,000 views, gaining 130 subscribers and racking up 606 hours of watch time with 90,900 views affirmed my belief that AI is indeed a powerful content creation tool. It may not be perfect, but AI can significantly accelerate the process of producing quality content while aiding creators efficiently.

If you enjoyed following this journey, don't forget to check out my other videos and subscribe to the channel. Peace out!

Keywords

  • YouTube
  • AI
  • Channel Creation
  • Facts and Trivia
  • Video Production
  • Short-Form Content
  • Branding
  • Engagement

FAQ

Q: What niche did you choose for your YouTube channel?
A: I focused on the facts and trivia niche, which is characterized by short, informative videos.

Q: What tools did you use to create content?
A: I utilized various AI tools, including ChatGPT for scriptwriting, Microsoft Edge for voiceovers, Stable Diffusion for visuals, and Strobe for music.

Q: How many videos did you upload during the 30-day challenge?
A: I uploaded a total of 42 videos.

Q: Did you reach your goal of 100,000 views in 30 days?
A: I fell just short, accumulating approximately 90,900 views, but I gained valuable insights about AI in content creation.

Q: Were there any challenges you faced during the process?
A: Yes, I encountered issues with AI-generated images not always being accurate and ChatGPT occasionally providing repetitive or inaccurate facts.