No polls and statistics are needed to admit the obvious: video is by far the most popular type of content on the modern Internet. (If you still need proof, think how much time students spend on TikTok.) From trendsetting funny clips to educative explainers, tutorials, and raising social issues viral reels–video format is everywhere, and the tendency is only burgeoning.
The hype is understandable: videos are fun, quick, and way more digestible than any other content, which is crucial in our rapidly shortening attention span era (by the way, are you still here with us?) So, the content makers do their best to implement videos in their strategy, if not switch to video completely.
Educators are in this boat too, especially when it comes to online learning. A comprehensive guide, short-and-sweet explainer, and entertaining clip to attract students’ attention; plus don’t forget about social media you may have as an expert! The video content covers it all.
Minuses? Video production is extremely time-consuming and effort-demanding. At least, it was, until AI tools came into play. Let’s have a look at the AI-based or AI-empowered editors designed to streamline video creation, so you don’t have to become a part-time video producer and can focus on teaching.
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For simple video editing
CapCut may seem to be tailored for TikTok videos. But give it a try, and you’ll be impressed by the tool’s potential. First of all, it’s free. Then, it’s simple and available on the web and as a desktop or mobile application. CapCut AI toolkit includes speech-to-text and text-to-speech converting, translation and subtitles creation, image and video generation, and much more. A good option to start finally working with videos if you’ve always believed it’s too complicated–with CapCut it’s not!
FlexClip is another handy tool for creating video materials from scratch or using a template. The AI functions it features are a multi-lingual text-to-speech converter, background remover, and video script generation. FlexClip can also generate subtitles, produce images and videos from prompts, and assist with video editing. The basic plan is available for free, which is a good option to give it a go.
For videos from scratch
InVideo is designed for those who have no experience with video making but need to get a presentable result. Moreover, the tool is focused on creating it from scratch, without any material to edit, which is often the case with educational content. InVideo will turn ideas into videos based on your text prompts. Then you can edit the output the same way, prompting InVideo to change the music or the background or to make the scene shorter. You can even provide your voice sample, so the videos sound like you without hours of recording! The last feature, though, is available only on paid packages (20$ or 48$ per month.) A free basic plan is also available.
For podcasts and lectures
Descript is the tool for any video content that involves lots of speaking–which is lectures, interviews, and any kind of podcasts you can imagine. The best part? You don’t need to master it, as the editing process is based on text documents and slides you can rearrange. Edit the video the same way you check your students’ essays, and access other AI functions like auto transcription, captions creation, instant filler word remover, sound studio, and so on. If you are in the frame and need to take a peek at your script, no worries–the Eye Contact function will make it seem like you are looking at the camera! (Might be helpful in real life when you feel drowsy at that morning class, no?)
The starting plan is available for free and allows one transcription hour per month. Paid subscriptions start from 12$ per month.
For social media
Lumen5 is designed for brands but can become a life savior if you want to expand your social media presence without investing tons of time and energy into becoming a full-stack blogger. You can provide some content, the text description, or even the page URL, and Lumen5 will turn it into a script, and then into a video. An easy way to enhance your strategy with video content without additional effort! The basic free package allows you to produce up to five videos per month, the paid options start from 19$.
Vidyo.ai is another easy-to-use tool. It comes in handy if you already create long-format videos and need to adjust them for social media or make them more digestible for your audience. The tool makes short ready-for-uploading clips, adds captions and subtitles, and can divide your long YouTube film into chapters. The basic plan is available free of charge.
For digital avatars
DeepBrain AI is one more editor that enables you to craft videos using text prompts. The tool has a vast choice of AI avatars, so when you are too tired of teaching, you can use one to replace you–at least, on the video! DeepBrain AI contains a library of voice variations and supports multiple languages. The payment plans start from 24$ per month.
For explainers
Synthesia is great for creating digital avatars and especially practical for crafting training videos and explainers. The tool converts text script into video with a realistic-looking digital avatar and a natural-sounding voice. So, Synthesia suggests replacing boring docs and PDFs with engaging videos that you can produce without hours of recording! The basic plan is available for free, and the paid packages start from 18$ per month.
TimeBolt is also a neat option for explainer videos when you already have the content you need to edit. The tool makes the speech coherent and smooth: removes awkward pauses, speeds up scenes, and eliminates filler words. The result is the Best You talk to the camera–without hours of rehearsal and rerecording! The free starting plan is available.
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