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I Spent 3 Months Testing AI Video Tools - Stack That Actually Works in 2026

The Problem: Video Production Takes Too Long

Making videos used to take me 13 hours per video. Between scripting, recording, finding B-roll, editing, and repurposing.

After testing 10+ AI video tools over 3 months, I have cut that to just 2 hours.

My AI Video Stack (2026)

Scripting → Claude (45 min, was 3 hrs)

Claude produces the most natural scripts. ChatGPT reads like AI. Claude writes human.

Voiceover → ElevenLabs (5 min, was 1 hr)

Voice cloning + emotional control + 100 languages.

B-Roll → Runway Gen-3 (15 min, was 2 hrs)

Describe the shot. Get the footage. No stock hunting.

Editing → Descript (45 min, was 4 hrs)

Biggest time saver. Edit transcript like a doc → video edits automatically.

Repurposing → Opus Clip (5 min, was 2 hrs)

Auto-cuts long videos into Shorts with captions and viral scores.

Free Alternative (DIY)

ChatGPT + CapCut + Adobe Podcast = $0/month, 80% results.

Full Breakdown

I put together a complete comparison with pricing tables here: AI Video Tools Guide

Result: 13 hours → 2 hours per video.

What tools are you using? Drop them below!

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