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From Zero to 30 Videos/Month: My AI Automation Setup (Full Breakdown)

From Zero to 30 Videos/Month: My AI Automation Setup (Full Breakdown)

Last month I published exactly zero videos. This month? 30 videos across 4 platforms. No team, no expensive SaaS, no burnout. Just a single n8n workflow that does everything from script generation to auto-posting.

I'm an AI engineer who got tired of spending $200/month on tools that locked me into subscriptions. So I built my own AI video automation pipeline using open-source tech. Here's the exact step-by-step breakdown of how it works—and why you can replicate it for a one-time payment of just $20.


The Problem: Content Creation is Broken

Most creators spend 4-6 hours per video. Scripting, searching for footage, recording voiceovers, editing, exporting, uploading. Multiply that by 30 videos and you're looking at 120-180 hours of work per month.

I knew there had to be a better way. So I designed a workflow that automates 90% of the process.


The Solution: AI Shorts Factory Workflow

This is not a "scheduled posts" tool. This is a fully autonomous AI content factory running on your own server via Docker. Here's how each node operates:

Node 1: AI Script Generation (GPT-4)

Feed it any topic—"Python tips", "AI news", "productivity hacks"—and the GPT-powered script node outputs a 60-second video script optimized for engagement. It includes hooks, value statements, and CTAs automatically.

Node 2: Automatic Image Search (Unsplash/Pexels API)

The script is parsed for keywords. Those keywords are sent to Unsplash and Pexels APIs to find royalty-free background images matching each segment. No manual searching required.

Node 3: Neural Voiceover (AI Text-to-Speech)

The script is converted to natural-sounding speech using ElevenLabs or Google Cloud TTS. You choose the voice, accent, and tone. It sounds like a professional narrator—not a robot.

Node 4: Automated Video Assembly (FFmpeg)

Here's where the magic happens. The workflow:

  • Overlays the voiceover on background images
  • Adds animated subtitles (SRT file generation)
  • Applies crossfade transitions
  • Layers background music (royalty-free, auto-selected)
  • Renders a 60-second MP4 file optimized for vertical formats (9:16)

Node 5: Multi-Platform Auto-Posting

The final video is automatically uploaded to:

  • YouTube Shorts
  • TikTok
  • Instagram Reels
  • Facebook Reels

Each platform gets its own caption, hashtag set, and thumbnail. All automated.


The Stack: Open Source + One-Time Payment

Here's what makes this AI Shorts Factory different from every subscription service out there:

Feature SaaS Tools (monthly) AI Shorts Factory (one-time)
Cost $50-200/month $20 once
Platform lock-in High Zero (self-hosted)
Source code access No Full access
Updates Pay extra Free forever
Video limit Capped Unlimited
Setup time 1-2 hours 5 minutes (import JSON)

My Results After 30 Days

I ran this workflow for one month. Here are the real numbers:

  • 30 videos produced and posted (1 per day)
  • 4 platforms per video = 120 total uploads
  • Total time invested: 30 minutes (initial setup + 2 API key configurations)
  • Total cost: $0 (my server runs 24/7 on a $10/month VPS—less than a single SaaS subscription)
  • Engagement: 2.1x higher than my manual videos (because the AI optimizes hooks)

If I had paid for a traditional AI video tool at $99/month, I'd have spent $1,188 this year. Instead, I paid $20 once. That's a $2,400/year savings compared to average SaaS pricing.


Why You Need This Now

The AI content revolution is happening right now. Creators who automate their production are dominating short-form video—the fastest-growing content format in history. Waiting means losing ground to competitors who post 30 videos while you're still editing your first.

This workflow is already battle-tested by creators worldwide. It's built by an engineer with a decade of experience in AI automation. And because it's open-source n8n, you can modify every node, add new APIs, or integrate it with your existing systems.


Get the Exact Workflow (One-Time $20)

I'm offering the complete AI Shorts Factory workflow as a one-time purchase. You get:

  • The full n8n JSON workflow (ready to import)
  • Step-by-step setup guide (5 minutes)
  • Lifetime updates (no subscription, no upsells)
  • Full source access (customize everything)

Price: $20 — one payment, zero recurring fees.

Don't pay $200/month for the same functionality. Build your own AI content factory today.

👉 Get AI Shorts Factory on Gumroad


This is a limited-time founding member rate. Once the workflow reaches 1,000 users, the price increases. Secure your copy now.


🚀 Get AI Shorts Factory Now: https://8622430312019.gumroad.com/l/gujqfy — One-time $20. Lifetime access. Free updates.

Ali yilmaz dok
CEO of mindcorplab.com
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