🎬 Generate AI YouTube shorts with Flux, Runway, Eleven Labs and Creatomate
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Description
Automated Video Creation Workflow Using n8n
This workflow automates the creation and publishing of animated videos based on ideas listed in a Google Sheet. It processes one idea at a time, generating text prompts, images, animations, sound effects, and merging them into a final video before uploading it to YouTube.
Table of Contents
- Pre-conditions and Requirements
- Google Sheets Setup
- Step-by-Step Workflow Explanation
- Customization Guide
Pre-conditions and Requirements
1. API Keys Required
To run this workflow, you’ll need API access to the following services:
- Anthropic Claude or Google Gemini (for text prompt generation)
- Flux AI (RapidAPI) (for AI-generated images)
- RunwayML (API Documentation) (for AI video animation)
- ElevenLabs (for AI-generated voiceovers and sound effects)
- Creatomate (Website) (for video/audio merging and rendering)
- YouTube API (for video upload and posting)
2. n8n Instance Setup
- Use cloud (n8n.io) or Install and run n8n (Official Guide)
- Set up credentials for each API in n8n’s settings
Google Sheets Setup
Before running the workflow, ensure your Google Sheet is structured as follows:
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
title | Video title (e.g., “Elijah’s Fiery Chariot”) |
bibleverse | Corresponding Bible verse reference |
idea | Brief description of the scene |
style | Animation style (e.g., cinematic, vibrant, etc.) |
caption | Suggested caption for social media |
videoStatus | Status of video creation (To Do, Created) |
publishStatus | Publishing status (Not Processed, Processed) |
Step-by-Step Workflow Explanation
1. Extract an Idea from Google Sheets
- The workflow retrieves the first row where
videoStatus = "To Do". - Marks it as
Processingto avoid duplicate processing.
2. Generate a Prompt for AI Image Creation and Sound Effects/Audio
- Uses Anthropic Claude or Google Gemini to generate prompts.
3. Generate an AI Image with Flux AI
- Sends the prompt to Flux AI to create a high-quality image.
4. Animate the Image Using RunwayML
- The generated image is sent to RunwayML, which animates the image.
5. Generate Sound Effects and Voiceover with ElevenLabs
- ElevenLabs produces a realistic narration based on the video content.
- Background sound effects (e.g., storm sounds, fire crackling) are also generated.
6. Merge Video and Audio Using Creatomate
- Creatomate compiles the animated video with the audio.
7. Upload and Publish to YouTube
- The finalized video is automatically uploaded to YouTube using the YouTube API.
8. Update Google Sheet Status
- Marks
videoStatusasCreated. - Marks
publishStatusasProcessed.
Customization Guide
Modifying the Animation Style
- Update the
stylecolumn in Google Sheets with custom animation preferences (e.g., cinematic, slow-motion). - Modify the prompt generation step in n8n to incorporate different styles.
Changing the Video Length
- Adjust the RunwayML settings to control animation speed and length.
- Modify the Creatomate rendering step to adjust clip duration.
Adding Subtitles
- Modify the Creatomate step to include AI-generated subtitles from ElevenLabs’ text output.
Publishing to Other Platforms
- Add additional steps to post to TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook using their respective APIs.
This workflow ensures a fully automated video creation pipeline, reducing manual effort and optimizing content production. 🚀
🔗 Nodes Used
Google Sheets, HTTP Request, Google Drive, YouTube, AI Agent, Anthropic Chat Model
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File