How to make AI videos with Katalist AI video generator - Full tutorial

Creating videos can feel like a huge task. You’ve got your ideas, but translating them into a polished, professional video takes time. You end up juggling multiple tools. ChatGPT for the script, Midjourney for visuals and another for the voiceover. And let’s not forget you’ll need to figure out how to tie it all together.

What if there was a simpler process? A way to turn your creative ideas into fully fleshed-out videos without the headache?

Well, that’s where storytelling tools like Katalist come in. You can do everything in one place from scriptwriting to generating visuals, voiceovers, and even editing. In this blog post, we’re going to show you how to focus on the fun part - being creative, while Katalist handles the rest.

What’s Missing from Video Creation Tools Today?

If you’re reading this, odds are, you’ve tried several other video tools already. So before we explore how to create AI videos in one sitting, let’s answer the question, why aren’t other video tools delivering the result you desire?

Well, there could be several reasons, but here are a few: 

1. Too Many Tools, Too Much Complexity
Using different tools to generate scripts, visuals, and voiceovers can be a lot. The resultant effect is that the workflow becomes clunky, time-consuming, and prone to mistakes. Especially when today, time equals money, an alternative to this scattered approach that often often leads to disjointed projects would be to try a tool with the complete features like Katalist.

2. Lack of Flexibility
Let’s be honest, we all make mistakes. But what if you want to make quick changes. Many video tools require you to work within rigid frameworks. You have to follow set paths for script generation, visuals, and editing. If the platform isn’t flexible enough to let you edit easily, that’s a problem.

3. Missing Personalization

Yes, you’re using AI, but you also want to achieve some form of personalisation. Think using your customized images, controlling the character pose, visuals instead of the heavy stock assets many video creation tools rely heavily on.

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4. Speed and Efficiency Issues 

Speed matters in video creation. Yet many video tools focus on complicated processes that kill productivity. Plus, when working with a team, you want to achieve some level of collaboration. It can be frustrating when you need to seek approvals always to stay in sync with your team or have multiple people contribute to your work at the same time. You need control over your creative process and Katalist bridges the gap.

Getting Started with Katalist AI

There are plenty of tools out there claiming to simplify video creation—big ones, small ones, overly complicated ones, and some that just don’t deliver. But here’s the deal: not every tool is made for you. Not every tool gives you the control you need. What works for one creator might not work for another.

So, how do you get started? How do you make video generation work for your specific needs in a way that actually gets the job done?

1. Sign Up and Start Your Video Creation

• Visit Katalist AI website and sign up with your email and password.
• Once you're logged in, you’ll see different options to get started. You can click the "Blank Project" button to start from scratch, Upload your script or select the “AI Script Assistant” option.

Like us, if you're busy and don’t have the time to create a new project from scratch, you can simply use the ”AI Script Assistant” Why? It gives you speed and you can build up something just from ideas. 

2. Generate Your Script with AI

• Click on the "AI Script Assistant" and enter your story idea.
• For example, you might type in something nostalgic and heartfelt like “an unforgettable family trip”.
• Then click Generate Script, and you’ll generate a full script with scenes. 
• Tap on the pen icon to review and edit the script where necessary and click Next to continue. 

3. Choose Your Style

• Choose from 10 preset styles including "Cinematic," "Sketch," and "Cartoon” “Sketch” .
• Need a more personalized style? Click on the “Create your style button” button” to upload a sample style that fits your vision. 
• Once the style is set, click Next to proceed. 

4. Personalize Your Characters

You can either select from the pre-made characters or customize your own. To edit a character:

• Click the pen icon on the pre-made character.
• In the Change Appearance box, you can either click +Create from Scratch or choose from a variety of Default characters.
• Once you've selected the character’s face, customize their outfit and choose a voice that fits their personality.
• Click Save to finalize the input.
• Choose your aspect ratio in the top-right corner—Landscape, Portrait, or Square—and then click Create Project to proceed.

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5. Generate Your Storyboard

• Katalist will now automatically generate a storyboard with scenes based on your script within 1-2 minutes.
• Review each frame and adjust anything that doesn’t match your creative vision—change characters, locations, or even the dialogue.
• Once satisfied, move on to final video creation by switching the Storyboard to Timeline.

We’re almost done there, but let’s show you how to achieve the most when editing your Image to your desired result. 

Achieving Precision with Edit Controls

This is where Katalist truly shines. In the Timeline, click on the scene you'd like to edit using the Pen Icon, and select any of the controls located at the left or at the bottom to achieve precision. 

• Character Posing Tool: Use this feature to get the positioning quite right, you can move your characters around. Double click to change their gestures, actions, or even their location in the scene. 
• Image Crop Tool: If any parts of the frame feel off use the crop tool to easily remove unwanted elements.
• Generative Field Tool: If there’s something you don’t like or wish to add to the scene, simply highlight the area and type in a description. For example, if you don’t like a building in the background, type “blue sky” and Katalist will modify it accordingly.
• Add an Image: Want to add something personal? Upload an image to make the scene more unique.
• Action: This is perfect for making your characters move, or engage in actions that fit your storyline. Simply describe the action you want your character to perform in the scene. 
• Dialogue: Add lip-sync dialogue to your characters and control exactly what they say to make the scene more natural. 
• Video Type: Choose from different video options based on the scene length. Use Stable Diffusion for quick scenes, Runway Gen 3 for longer scenes, or Google VEO 2 for smoother, more polished scenes.

On the bottom panel, you can also adjust the shot type (close-up, wide shot, etc.) and change the point of view. The options are limitless, giving you the control to truly make the video match your vision. 

6. Finalizing the Project

• Once you’ve edited the scene to your liking, you can download it as a single video by clicking the Download button in the top-right corner.
• To download the entire video, return to the Timeline and click Generate All Videos.
  On the pop up, select the video type—Stable Diffusion, Runway 3, or Google Video 2 and click Generate Videos. 
• Once the process is complete, hit the Export button and you’ll now have a professional-quality video, ready to share with the world.

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Let’ Create Your First Video

The future of video creation isn’t around the corner, it’s right here. Think about it—you get automatic script generation, powerful scenes, and complete control of your video. Creators who use tools like Katalist are unlocking faster, easier, and more powerful ways to bring their creative visions to life.

The ball’s in your court now! Take the first step towards streamlining your video creation process with Katalist and drive growth in no time with stunning videos. Sign up for a free trial and start creating quality videos today.