Building a video from NotebookLM and Google Veo - Charles Terence Harper channel

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6w4Pz_urDg Here is a step-by-step guide on how to turn a NotebookLM notebook into a 30-second video commercial using Google Vids and Gemini.

Overview

• Goal: Create a cinematic 30-second ad based on business philosophy stored in NotebookLM.
• Tools Used: NotebookLM, Gemini (Advanced/Pro), Google Vids, Google Drive.
• Key Feature: Using “Canvas” in Gemini for script building and “Veo” in Google Vids for video generation.

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Step 1: Preparation in Gemini

1. Open Gemini: Start a new chat in Gemini.
2. Add Source: Click the + icon to add a source and select the NotebookLM notebook that contains your business philosophy or marketing rules.
3. Prompt Engineering:
   • Paste a “Master Prompt” that instructs Gemini to act as a Video Director.
   • Customize the Prompt: Insert your specific business information and adjust visual styles (e.g., specify “No faces” or “Cinematic style”).
   • Open Canvas: Once the prompt is ready, open the Canvas view in Gemini to better manage the output.
4. Generate Script: Submit the prompt. Gemini will analyze the notebook and generate a scene-by-scene script with visual descriptions.

Step 2: Video Generation in Google Vids

1. Open Vids: Go to vids.google.com and start a new video.
2. Select Tool: Choose Veo (specifically Veo 3.1) to generate video from text.
3. Generate Scene 1:
   • Copy the visual description for Scene 1 from the Gemini Canvas.
   • Paste it into the Veo prompt box in Vids.
   • Click Generate. Drag the result to the timeline.
4. The Continuity Trick (Crucial Step):
   • Take a screenshot of the last frame of Scene 1.
   • Save it to your computer.
   • For Scene 2, click “Add Ingredients” in the Veo tool and upload that screenshot.
   • Paste the text prompt for Scene 2.
   • Why? Uploading the previous frame ensures visual continuity and smooth transitions between clips.
5. Repeat: Continue this process for all scenes (Screenshot last frame $rightarrow$ Upload as ingredient $rightarrow$ Prompt next scene).

Step 3: Creating the Soundtrack

1. Back to Gemini: Ask Gemini to write a prompt for the background music based on the video’s mood and the NotebookLM content.
2. Generate Music:
   • Change the Gemini tool to Create Music.
   • Paste the music prompt.
   • Note: Ensure you specify “Instrumental” if you do not want lyrics.
3. Import Audio:
   • Download the generated MP3.
   • Upload it to Google Drive.
   • In Google Vids, go to Uploads, select the track, and drag it to the timeline.

Step 4: Voiceover and Scripting

1. Generate Voiceover Script: In the Gemini Canvas, ask it to write a 30-second voiceover script based on the scenes generated.
2. Add Voiceover in Vids:
   • Click the Voiceover tool in Vids.
   • Select AI Voiceover.
   • Copy the script for Scene 1 from Gemini and paste it into Vids.
   • Choose a voice avatar and click Insert.
3. Repeat: Do this for every scene to match the visual timing.

Step 5: Editing and Mixing

1. Adjust Timing: Manually resize the video clips on the timeline (e.g., trim them to 5 seconds each) so the visuals align with the music length (30 seconds).
2. Audio Mixing:
   • Go to the Sound settings.
   • Mute the Video Tracks: The AI-generated video clips often contain unwanted noise. Mute the video track volume for all scenes so only the Music and Voiceover are audible.
   • Ensure the background music volume balances well with the voiceover.

Step 6: Export

1. Review: Watch the full video to check transitions and audio levels.
2. Share/Export: Click Share. You can:
   • Export to Google Drive.
   • Download as an MP4.
   • Download as a GIF.