How do I turn an article into a short video?
AnswerA short video is not the full article pasted on one screen. First collapse the master draft into shots: what each shot says, who it is for, where it stops. Then pick characters and voices, generate frames, cut, and burn captions. The free plan writes articles; video seconds sit on higher plans. Scripts and video live in the factory so they stay tied to this piece.
Script first, then the cut
When the piece stands in copy, open scripts and build shots from it. Do not jump from a slogan to a 60-second cut. Factory titles: How does the topic factory work?.
Dialogue must be speakable. Rewrite brochure tone with How does AI-tone detect work, and how do I rewrite?, or hear a pass via voiceover. Characters are in characters, voices in voices, music in music.
Seconds and plans
Renders meter video seconds; overage hits the wallet. The free tier does not include video. Plan numbers: How is writing quota billed?. Dubbing characters still follow How is AI voiceover priced—per character or per minute?.
When the cut works, sync the article; upload the file in each video admin. GEO wants the same claim in more than one form; see What is Dianwu?.
Do this
Article to cut
| Step | Where |
|---|---|
| Master draft | Writer / articles |
| Shots | Scripts |
| Render | Video |
| Ship | Each site’s admin, or sync the article |
Short answers
- Can I skip video and only write?
- Yes. The free plan starts with writing. Turn video on later.
- Do I have to clone a voice?
- No. Use a system voice first. Whether to clone is in Should you clone your voice for content marketing?.