π Day 1 β AI Production Setup & Research
Main Objective: Day 1 was focused on building the foundation. I did not create any ads yet. The goal was to set up all required AI platforms, explore their features, understand pricing/credits, and see how everything connects before starting production.
π§ Platforms I Set Up & Explored
1οΈβ£ HeyGen
- Signed up and explored the free plan.
- Learned how text-to-video works (write a prompt β platform generates a production-ready video with visuals, B-roll, and edits).
- Explored AI avatars (photo-based cloning + custom virtual characters).
- Reviewed templates like news and presentation formats.
- Understood the credit system and pricing tiers.
2οΈβ£ ElevenLabs
- Explored text-to-speech generation.
- Tested voice cloning and voice changer features.
- Learned about voice isolation and sound tools.
- Reviewed subscription plans and monthly credit usage.
3οΈβ£ Kling AI
- Explored AI image and video generation (more animation-style content).
- Tested motion controls and free credits.
- Compared free vs paid plans.
4οΈβ£ Hix AI (Higgsfield)
- Explored image/video generation tools.
- Checked face swap and character creation options.
- Reviewed pricing and limited free credits.
5οΈβ£ Canva + CapCut + Premiere Pro
- Canva for thumbnails and simple visuals.
- Premiere Pro for full professional editing.
- CapCut mainly for subtitles.
π What I Learned
- How each AI tool serves a different role (avatars, voice, video, editing).
- How credit-based pricing works across platforms.
- The strengths and limitations of free versions.
- How these tools can combine to create AI-powered UGC ads.
- Watched tutorials for every platform to fully understand workflows.
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Day 1 Outcome
- Accounts created on all major platforms.
- Features explored and tested.
- Pricing & upgrade plans understood.
- Clear idea of which tools Iβll use for what purpose.
π― Summary
Day 1 was about research, setup, and understanding the ecosystem. No production yet β just building knowledge and clarity.
Day 2 will focus on understanding UGC ads and how to actually use these tools to create client-ready AI ads.