How I Created an Animated Cartoon Video in Just 10 Minute | AI Animation

Introduction

Introduction

Creating animated videos can often seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't have any prior experience. However, with the help of AI tools, it's possible to create fantastic animation in just a few minutes! In this article, I'll show you how I created a full animation video in just 15 minutes, using various AI-powered tools.

Step 1: Generate the Story

First, you'll need a story. For this, you can use ChatGPT to generate a storyline, scene descriptions, and a storyboard. After logging into ChatGPT, type the following prompt into the prompt box:

I want to make an animated video about a father and son. Please write a story for me. The storyline should be about a father who is depressed about his son. Note that I will make the video with narration and some dialogue.

ChatGPT will then generate a story along with additional information. This is the script for your animation.

Step 2: Generate Voiceovers

Next, you'll need voiceovers for the narration and dialogues. We’ll use the free AI tool, 123Apps, for this. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Open a new tab and search for "123 Apps."
2. Enter the first link, create an account, and select the "Text to Speech" tool.
3. Set the language and choose a voice actor.

Narration Example

For the narration, I used a female voice. Copy the narration text from ChatGPT and paste it into the text box on 123Apps.

4. Preview the generated voice by clicking "Add".
5. If you are satisfied, click the "Export" button to save the audio in MP3 format.

Dialogue Example

For the father's dialogue, select a mature voice actor and repeat the steps:

1. Paste the dialogue into the text box.
2. Preview the voice.
3. Export and save the audio as MP3.

Repeat this process for each character’s dialogue. Store all the generated audio clips on your device.

Step 3: Generate Animation

To create the animation, we’ll use Animaker, a versatile AI animation generator tool.

1. Open a new tab and search for "Animaker."
2. Sign up and create an account.
3. Click on the "Create" button and choose "Create a Video" from scratch. Select your preferred aspect ratio.
4. Begin by setting up the background and characters for the first scene according to your storyboard.

Scene Example

First Scene: Living Room

1. Add a living room background from the library.
2. Select a character for the father and add him to the timeline.
3. Choose the "sitting" action for the father character and adjust his positioning.

Additional Props

Add a photo frame on the wall by searching for "frame" in the property tab. Insert a child’s photo into the frame as per the storyboard.

Adding Voiceovers

1. Upload the narration voiceover clip to the scene.
2. Adjust the scene duration to match the length of the narration.

Step 4: Create Subsequent Scenes

Create additional scenes as outlined in your storyboard. Each time:

1. Add appropriate backgrounds and characters.
2. Set characters in particular actions.
3. Include the respective dialogue audio clips and synchronize the audio with the character’s lip movements.

Finalizing the Animation

1. Once all scenes are set, preview the entire animation.
2. Click "Publish" and then "Download Video" to render and save the video.

Final Product

Your animation video is now ready. Here's a glimpse of the finished video’s storyline:

Mr. Paul often found himself staring at the photograph of his son Alex from happier times.

Follow the above steps, and you'll have an amazing animated video ready in no time!

Keywords

• Animated videos
• AI tools
• ChatGPT
• Animaker
• 123Apps
• Text to speech
• Storyboard

FAQ

Q1: Do I need to have prior experience in animation to use these tools? A1: No, the AI tools discussed are user-friendly and require no prior experience in animation.

Q2: Are there any costs associated with using these tools? A2: Both 123Apps and Animaker have free versions, although they also offer premium features for a subscription fee.

Q3: Can I customize the characters in Animaker? A3: Yes, Animaker allows for the customization of characters to better fit your storyboard.

Q4: How long does it usually take to create an animation using these tools? A4: It can take as little as 15 minutes to create a basic animation, although more complex projects may require additional time.

Q5: Can I add background music and sound effects to my animation? A5: Yes, Animaker allows for the addition of background music and sound effects to enhance your animation.