Generate AI YouTube shorts with Flux, Runway, Eleven Labs and Creatomate

Automated Video Creation Workflow Using n8n

This workflow automates the creation and publishing of animated videos based on ideas listed in a Google Sheet. It processes one idea at a time, generating text prompts, images, animations, sound effects, and merging them into a final video before uploading it to YouTube.

Table of Contents - [Pre-conditions and Requirements](pre-conditions-and-requirements) - [Google Sheets Setup](google-sheets-setup) - [Step-by-Step Workflow Explanation](step-by-step-workflow-explanation) - [Customization Guide](customization-guide)

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Pre-conditions and Requirements

1. API Keys Required To run this workflow, you'll need API access to the following services: - Anthropic Claude or Google Gemini (for text prompt generation) - Flux AI ([RapidAPI](https://rapidapi.com/poorav925/api/ai-text-to-image-generator-flux-free-api/playground/apiendpointb28cd8ef-63fe-4242-98e4-908a332770d3)) (for AI-generated images) - RunwayML ([API Documentation](https://dev.runwayml.com/)) (for AI video animation) - ElevenLabs (for AI-generated voiceovers and sound effects) - Creatomate ([Website](https://creatomate.com)) (for video/audio merging and rendering) - YouTube API (for video upload and posting)

2. n8n Instance Setup - Use cloud (n8n.io) or Install and run n8n ([Official Guide](https://docs.n8n.io/)) - Set up credentials for each API in n8n’s settings

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