How To Make a Realistic AI Video Podcast With NotebookLM

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through creating a realistic AI-powered podcast or video podcast using NotebookLM, Heygen, Hedra, and CapCut. You will learn how to generate natural-sounding audio conversations and turn those into engaging video podcasts with digital avatars. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you save time and produce high-quality results.

Step 1: Generate Podcast Dialogue with NotebookLM

1. Access NotebookLM: Visit Notebook LM and log in or create an account.
2. Input Source Material: Provide the source material you want to base your podcast dialogue on. This can be:
   • YouTube videos
   • Google Docs
   • Any text or audio file
3. Generate Audio: Use the tool to create realistic dialogue between two virtual characters. Follow the prompts to adjust settings for natural-sounding audio.
4. Download Audio: Once satisfied with the generated audio, download the file for further processing.

Step 2: Create Video Avatars with Heygen

1. Visit Heygen: Go to Heygen.
2. Choose Avatar Creation Method:
   • From Photos: Upload a photo to create a custom avatar.
   • Pre-made Avatars: Select from existing avatar options.
3. Animate Avatars: Customize your avatar’s appearance and animations to match the dialogue generated by NotebookLM.
4. Export Avatar Video: Save the animated avatar video that syncs with the audio dialogue.

Step 3: Combine Video Tracks with CapCut

1. Download CapCut: Access CapCut and install the software if you haven’t already.
2. Import Media: Open CapCut and import both your audio file from NotebookLM and the animated video from Heygen.
3. Edit Timeline: Drag and drop both files onto the timeline to synchronize the audio with the avatar's movements.
4. Add Effects and Transitions: Enhance your video by adding effects, transitions, or captions as needed.
5. Export Final Video: Once satisfied with the edits, export your project as a video file.

Step 4: Create Characters with Hedra (Alternative Method)

1. Access Hedra: Visit Hedra and sign up if necessary.
2. Character Generation: Use Hedra to create unique characters for your podcast by either uploading images or customizing designs.
3. Sync Audio: Make sure to import the audio dialogue and synchronize it with the character movements.
4. Export Character Videos: Save the final video featuring your Hedra-generated characters.

Step 5: Edit Audio with Audacity

1. Install Audacity: Download Audacity from Audacity Team if you don’t have it installed.
2. Import Audio: Open your audio file and split it into two tracks for better editing.
3. Edit and Improve Sound Quality: Use Audacity's tools to enhance the audio, removing any noise or adjusting levels as necessary.
4. Export Edited Audio: Save the final audio track for use in your video podcast.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to create a realistic AI video podcast using NotebookLM, Heygen, Hedra, and CapCut. By generating engaging dialogue, animating characters, and synchronizing audio, you can produce high-quality content with ease. Consider exploring each tool further to expand your podcasting capabilities, and experiment with different styles and formats to find what works best for you. Happy podcasting!