AI Video · 8 min read

The AI Video Workflow That Actually Ships

A production-tested pipeline for short-form and long-form AI video.

Riya MehraRiya Mehra May 22, 2026 8 min

Ideation

Perplexity + Claude for topic and hook research.

Script

Claude for structure, ChatGPT for punch.

Visuals

Runway, Kling or Veo depending on style.

Voice

ElevenLabs for VO. HeyGen for avatar segments.

Edit & publish

Descript to cut, Opus Clip to atomise, cross-post everywhere.

FAQs

Is AI video beginner-friendly?

Yes. Start with the linked tools in this article, follow the workflow step-by-step, and you'll ship your first result in under an hour.

What's the best free option?

Most tools we recommend have a free tier that's enough to complete every step in this guide.

Which AI model should I use?

We recommend Claude for long-form reasoning, ChatGPT for versatility and Perplexity for research. See our comparison pages for a full breakdown.

Riya Mehra
Riya Mehra
AI Product Analyst

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