Creating an AI music video in my image: challenges and tools used

Ever listenened to a classic Caribbean song from the early 2000's and wish you could see the story that goes with it? Back then, most of these songs didn't have a music video because of technology and budget. But the storytelling was so strong, you could almost see it anyway. This is where AI is stepping in to make a difference. It's a fantastic tool for preserving and celebrating these classics. With cool new AI features like first-frame/last-frame and smart image editing to ensure some level of consistency as scenes change, we can quickly build visuals that finally bring those old-school stories to life. Take a look at this example!

One trend I’ve been especially excited about lately is AI-powered photo-to-video tools. These apps take still images—like your favorite family snapshots or brand visuals—and magically transform them into daynamic videos with music, transitions, and effects. No need for advanced editing skills or hours hunched over complicated software. Just upload, pick a style, and let AI do its thing.

This week, I’m exploring different free AI video tools to see what’s possible without a big budget. Day 4 Prompt Used “10-second cinematic video of noodles being stir-fried in a sizzling wok. Juicy chicken pieces and red, yellow, and green capsicum are tossed upward dramatically in slow motion, landing back in the wok with steam rising. Food looks colourful, glossy, and appetising against a dark backdrop. Camera focuses on the tossing motion, then zooms in close. At the end, golden glowing text rises from under the wok: Tastiest in all of Asia. Style: professional food commercial.” Tool Tested OpenArt.ai (Free Version) Pros 1. Multiple creation options: text-to-video, image-to-video, and more. 2. Free to try — first 5 videos are included. 3. Extra features like a video avatar generator add flexibility. Cons 1. Output captured the main elements (noodles, capsicum, chicken) but lacked polish. 2. Text came out misspelled, despite correct spelling in the prompt. 3. Built-in music options are quite limited. 4. When downloaded, the music didn’t carry over — leaving me with a silent video. The final video works as a quick text-to-video demo, but it’s not polished enough to be used as a real social media ad. Have you tried OpenArt for video generation? I’d love to hear your experience. #AIVideo #AITools #OpenArtAI #VideoCreation #TextToVideo #AIContent #AIReview #VideoMarketing #AICreativity #DigitalTools #AIForCreators #MarketingWithAI #FutureOfContent #AIExperiments #ContentCreation #JCCreativeCollective #Storymatters

Three enemies every creator knows: lost time, tool chaos, and bad sound. Flixier's Creator Flow is here to change that. It edits by transcript, auto-generates captions and b-rolls, and cleans audio in one single tab. This isn’t an AI-first editor. AI doesn’t replace your ideas. It backs them up. Your voice, your timing, your story stay yours. AI just helps you move faster without losing control. 👉 Try Creator Flow now at https://lnkd.in/dUDadMYR

Designing Hyper-Realistic Ads with AI From concept to completion, this ad was crafted using innovative AI tools and expert editing: ✔️ Visuals generated with Mystic 2.5 on Freepik AI ✔️ 3D conversion through Tripo AI ✔️ Scene composition with Openmagic ✔️ Music & sound design from Artlist ✔️ Final edit in Adobe Premiere Pro Where creativity meets technology. #FreepikAI #TripoAI #Openmagic #CGI #Artlist #PremierePro #cosnet

I almost let an AI suggestion ruin the most powerful moment in a recent personal project. It was technically perfect, but emotionally empty. And it taught me everything about the paradox of our craft in 2025: Editing is easier than ever. And that’s precisely why it’s harder than ever. The tools are incredible. With a few clicks in Premiere Pro, AI can handle tasks that once took hours—syncing audio, making initial cuts, even suggesting colour grades. Technically, it's "not hard" to assemble a clean video. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real work? The stuff that makes a story breathe? That happens deep beneath the surface. It's the part they don't see. In that project, the AI-suggested cut was flawless. But my gut told me to hold the shot for two extra frames. I had to walk away from the machine's logic and trust the story's heartbeat. That's the invisible artistry. The magic. ✨ It’s not about cutting. It’s about knowing why you’re holding that shot. It’s not just adding a music track. It’s about weaving the sound design so that a subtle shift in ambient noise gives the moment an immense weight. It's the pacing, the rhythm, the soul. The tools can assemble a sequence. But they can’t (yet) weave an experience. They can’t understand the delicate dance between what is shown and what is felt. That is, and always has been, the hard part. And as the technical side gets more automated, the demand for true storytellers—for editors who are artists and psychologists—only grows. Our value is no longer just in our technical proficiency, but in our taste, our empathy, and our deep understanding of the human heart. The challenge for us isn't just mastering the software; it's also about understanding its underlying principles. It’s mastering the story. As the tools become simpler, do you believe that...the art of storytelling is becoming more challenging? Share your experience about a time your creative instinct won.👇 #VideoEditing #PostProduction #Filmmaking #Storytelling #AIinCreative #CreativeIndustry #Artistry #FutureOfWork

YouTube announced new generative AI for Shorts: Veo 3 Fast text-to-video (480p, lower latency) with sound, rolling out in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Coming soon: motion transfer to animate images, style filters, and text-added objects. A Speech to Song remix uses Lyria 2 to turn dialogue into tracks with vibes. Edit with AI builds first drafts, adds music, transitions, and reactive voiceover (English/Hindi). Tests expand in the coming weeks.

Over the last few days there have been some pretty cool breakthroughs in the world of AI image generation. One of the biggest hurdles from the beginning was creating continuity between images or videos. With the help of Nano Banana, creating shots that look cohesive has become a breeze 🌬️. Over the weekend, Justin and I made a (very) short film using AI on all fronts, from ideation, to music, to visuals. Enjoy ❤️

New feature in Whisperit! Lawyers can edit their documents instantly and very precisely, for example by fixing typos or reviewing terminology. This is perfect for long contracts, where every detail matters!

We’re unveiling a new suite of AI features powered by our models in YouTube. Here’s what’s new. ⤵️ 📹 Generate clips from scratch with sound by using a custom version of Veo 3 Fast. Rolling out in 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇬🇧🇦🇺🇳🇿 📹 Add motion: make your photos move with Veo by applying a motion from another video - like a dance or a sports move. ✂️ Edit with AI: take your raw footage, and rearrange it into a compelling first draft with music 🎵, transitions 🎬, and even a voiceover 🗣️. 💬 Speech to song: transform dialogue from videos into a new soundtrack for your next Short - thanks to our music generation model Lyria 2. Coming soon to 🇺🇲 Available soon on Shorts and in the YouTube Create app in select markets. → https://goo.gle/4n66Rq3 #MadeOnYouTube