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|Year End Special
The popularity of shortform video content has skyrocketed in recent years, making it increasingly accessible for creators to produce viral videos.

In the past, the process required vast knowledge of video editing software and professional filming equipment, which could be daunting for beginners. However, with the rise of AI tools and websites, even those without prior experience can quickly craft engaging videos and share them on platforms like YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels. I want to take you through the entire process of how I created a YouTube Shorts/ Instagram Reel video leveraging these AI tools, all without the need for complicated editing programs or expensive gear. With such tools, the current landscape of digital content creation has been greatly simplified by AI, enabling creators to produce high-quality videos in a fraction of the time.
Here’s a complete step-by-step guide on how I approached this:
STEP 1: Planning the Content Idea
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