What's changed: originality and transparency
Generative AI has made production easier than ever, and platforms have responded. YouTube excludes mass-produced or repetitive content from monetisation, and both YouTube and TikTok ask creators to label realistic AI-generated or altered content. The rules get updated, so check each platform's current policies.
The practical upshot: volume without judgement no longer works. AI helps you produce faster, but the idea, the angle and the review have to be yours. Check facts, don't invent quotes and don't generate realistic images that could mislead about real people or events.
How to produce them with Vaideo
In the prompt, give the idea, tone, audience and length; if you already have the opening line, include it word for word. Vaideo writes the script (it can also start from an article URL), narrates it with a natural AI voice in English or Spanish, finds images and builds the video in 9:16 or 16:9 with zoom, pan and animated captions, which matter because many people watch with the sound off.
Pick one of the 10 visual styles and keep it across a series so your account is recognisable. Review the script, replace any images that don't fit and post: download the MP4 for TikTok or Reels, or upload to YouTube from Vaideo on the Unlimited plan. Vaideo doesn't add music; you can add your own track in Vaideo Editor (free) or pick a sound in each platform's editor.
Afterwards, check your retention metrics: the second people drop off tells you what to fix in the next script. Posting regularly and learning from each video matters more than nailing it first time.
Ready-to-use prompts
“Why it's so hard to put your phone down at night, explained in 45 seconds. Open with: “You've been saying ‘just one more’ for 20 minutes.” Friendly tone, end with one simple trick”
A relatable hook you wrote yourself: viewers recognise themselves in the first line.
Use this prompt →“3 deep-ocean facts that sound made up but are real. Start with the most surprising one. 50 seconds, cinematic style”
A surprising format with a curiosity hook; verify each fact before posting.
Use this prompt →“How to ask for a pay rise in 4 steps, for people who've never done it. Practical tone, 60 seconds”
Useful content for a specific audience: the kind people save and share.
Use this prompt →Format
9:16
Length
30-60 s
Visual style
Whichever fits the topic; Cinematic is a good starting point
Voice
AI voice in English or Spanish; ask for short lines and a brisk pace
Recommended settings
Step by step
- 1
Define the idea and angle
A single idea that's useful, surprising or relatable for a specific audience.
- 2
Write the hook and prompt
Include the opening line, tone and length (30-60 s); select 9:16 and the language.
- 3
Choose a visual style
One of the 10 styles, the same across the series, with a shared style hint.
- 4
Review
Check facts, tweak the script and replace any images that don't fit.
- 5
Post and learn
Download the MP4 or upload to YouTube on Unlimited, and use retention to improve the next one.
Tips that make the difference
- ★Write the first line yourself: it decides whether the video is watched or swiped.
- ★One idea per video, no intros.
- ★Always use captions: many people watch with the sound off.
- ★Bring your own angle to every script and label AI content when the platform asks.
- ★Study the second viewers drop off and fix it in the next video.
Manual vs Vaideo
| Manual | Vaideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Script | You write it from scratch | AI draft from your idea, which you review |
| Footage | Your own footage or stock clips | Free or AI-generated images with motion |
| Captions | Added and synced by hand | Animated and burned in automatically |
| Time per video | Half an hour to several hours | A few minutes plus review |
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee a video will go viral?+
No. Nobody controls the algorithms or how audiences react. What you can improve is the hook, clarity, originality and consistency.
How long should a short video be in 2026?+
There's no magic length: it should last as long as the idea needs. Thirty to sixty seconds is a good starting point for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Can AI-made videos perform?+
Yes, if they bring something: a clear idea, your own angle, accurate facts. Platforms penalise repetitive content and may require labels on realistic AI-generated content.
How often should I post?+
As often as you can sustain without dropping quality. Regular posting over weeks teaches you more than a short burst of many videos.
Can I use the same video on TikTok, Reels and Shorts?+
Yes, 9:16 works on all three. On YouTube you can upload directly from Vaideo on the Unlimited plan.
Does Vaideo add music or accept my own clips?+
Not the AI: it builds with free or AI-generated images, an AI voice and captions. Afterwards you can open the video in Vaideo Editor (free) and add your own clips and royalty-free music, or pick a sound in each platform's editor.
How much does it cost?+
Free: 1 video a day up to 30 s in 720p, watermarked. One-off packs that never expire (5 videos for €5, 15 for €12, 40 for €25): each video up to 5 min in 1080p with no watermark. Unlimited (€39/month): unlimited videos (fair use) up to 10 min, no queue, with direct YouTube upload and AutoPilot. Cancel any time.
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