I Used Katalist AI to Generate a Storyboard and the Results were...Interesting!
TLDRIn this video, the creator shares his experience using Katalist AI's Catalyst storytelling Studio to generate a storyboard for his YouTube content. Despite not being naturally skilled at storytelling, he finds the AI tool to be a powerful and engaging way to connect with viewers and grow his audience. The software allows users to start a project from scratch, use AI to create a script, or import a text file. It then generates a script and corresponding images, offering options to customize and regenerate scenes. The creator highlights the tool's ability to add props and change characters, noting some inconsistencies in character representation. He also discusses the cost of access, with a lifetime subscription offering 250 images per month for a reasonable price. The video concludes with a success story of a content creator publishing a video and celebrating the positive response from his community.
Takeaways
- 🎬 The user was given access to Catalyst Storytelling Studio by AB suumo and found it a useful AI tool for creating engaging content on YouTube.
- 📚 It helps visualize shots for storytelling, which is beneficial for software and product demonstrations.
- 🚀 The tool offers two art styles (comic book and cinematic) and different aspect ratios for storyboard creation.
- 💡 Users can start a project from scratch, use AI to create a script, or import a text file for script generation.
- 📈 The AI generates a script based on a given prompt, suggesting around seven panels for the storyboard.
- 🖼️ Images are created for each panel, and users can download them, create a PowerPoint file, slideshow video, or share a presentation link.
- 👚 The AI keeps the character consistent but tends to change the clothing in each panel.
- ✂️ Users can edit the generated storyboard, rearrange shots, and regenerate images for different options.
- 🧩 A generative fill tool allows users to add props to the scene, which is useful for planning and avoiding later editing.
- 🔍 The tool has some drawbacks, like generating duplicates, which is common in AI tools.
- 📒 Sketch mode allows for the creation of cartoony, black and white images that can be used for comic book styles.
- 👤 Users have the option to change characters, and a new feature allows for the creation of personalized characters using photos and descriptions.
- 💰 The tool offers reasonable pricing with lifetime access at $49 for one user and 250 images per month, with tiered options for more extensive use.
- 📈 The user shares his excitement about publishing a video and the satisfaction of sharing his creation with his audience.
Q & A
What is the name of the AI-powered storytelling tool mentioned in the transcript?
-The AI-powered storytelling tool mentioned in the transcript is called Catalyst Storytelling Studio.
What are the benefits of using Catalyst Storytelling Studio for YouTube content creators?
-Catalyst Storytelling Studio helps YouTube content creators visualize shots, create engaging stories, and generate storyboards quickly and easily, which can be particularly useful for those not skilled in storytelling or working with software and product tools.
What are the different art styles available in Catalyst Storytelling Studio?
-Catalyst Storytelling Studio offers two art styles: comic book style and sketch style, as well as cinematic.
How does the AI generate a script and storyboard in Catalyst Storytelling Studio?
-The AI takes a user's idea or prompt and turns it into a script, suggesting about seven panels. It then executes each panel as an image generation prompt, creating scenes and characters based on the script.
What are some of the drawbacks mentioned in the transcript when using Catalyst Storytelling Studio?
-Some drawbacks mentioned include inconsistencies in character clothing across panels, the presence of duplicates in generated images, and the need for manual adjustments to improve the quality of certain images.
How can users customize their storyboard in Catalyst Storytelling Studio?
-Users can customize their storyboard by changing the shots, regenerating images, and using the generative fill tool to add or modify props in the scene.
What is the process for changing the character in the storyboard?
-To change the character, users can click the pencil icon, choose between different age groups (kids, teenagers, adults, and elders), and even upload a photo to create a custom character.
How much does it cost to access Catalyst Storytelling Studio?
-The cost for accessing Catalyst Storytelling Studio is $49 for lifetime access, which includes one user and 250 images per month. There are also tiered options for unlimited images and collaborative features.
What is the potential issue with adding props in the background using the generative fill tool?
-The potential issue is that the added props in the background may not be out of focus, which could distract from the main subject of the scene.
How does the sketch mode in Catalyst Storytelling Studio differ from the cinematic mode?
-The sketch mode generates cartoony, black and white images, which can be used to create a comic book style, whereas the cinematic mode produces more detailed and colored images suitable for a professional presentation.
What did the user do with the generated images from the sketch mode in a recent video?
-The user exported the generated images from the sketch mode and then put them onto Canva to create a comic book style for a recent video.
What is the final outcome the user anticipates after publishing a video using Catalyst Storytelling Studio?
-The user anticipates a positive response from the audience, with a skyrocketing view count and a sense of accomplishment, followed by sharing the news on social media.
Outlines
🎬 Introduction to Catalyst Storytelling Studio
The speaker expresses gratitude to AB suumo for access to Catalyst Storytelling Studio, an AI tool that aids in creating engaging and powerful storytelling content for YouTube. They admit to not being adept at storytelling, especially when discussing software and product tools, but find Catalyst's ability to visualize shots and its user-friendly interface to be a great help. The speaker demonstrates the tool's functionality, showing how it can generate a script from a single idea and create a series of suggested panels. They also discuss the tool's image generation feature, the ability to customize and regenerate shots, and the generative fill tool for adding props to the scene. The speaker concludes by noting that while the tool has some drawbacks, such as occasional character inconsistencies, it is a valuable asset for planning and visualizing content.
🚀 Exploring Sci-Fi Storytelling with Catalyst
The speaker continues to explore the capabilities of Catalyst Storytelling Studio by creating a sci-fi themed story. They highlight the tool's ability to generate cartoony, black and white images in sketch mode, which the speaker has used in a recent video. They also discuss the option to change characters within the story, noting the recent addition of a 'my characters' feature that allows users to upload photos and descriptions to create personalized characters. Despite some inconsistencies in character representation, the speaker remains optimistic about the tool's potential, especially considering it is in beta. They mention the cost of accessing the tool, with a lifetime access option for one user and 250 images per month, and a tiered pricing structure for heavier users and teams. The speaker concludes with a narrative about a content creator named Mark, who successfully publishes a video and shares his excitement with his audience.
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Keywords
💡Katalyst AI
💡Storyboard
💡AI Script Generation
💡Comic Book Style
💡Cinematic Aspect Ratio
💡Image Generation Prompt
💡Generative Fill Tool
💡Character Consistency
💡Sketch Mode
💡Lifetime Access
💡Collaborative Features
Highlights
AB suumo provided access to Catalyst storytelling Studio, an interesting AI tool for content creators.
AI can help visualize shots and is particularly useful for those not skilled in storytelling.
The tool is quick and easy to use, with the ability to create a storyboard from a single idea.
Catalyst offers two art styles: comic book style and cinematic, with different aspect ratios.
The AI generates a script and suggests about seven panels for the storyboard.
Users can start a project from scratch, use AI to create a script, or import a file.
The tool provides a generative fill tool to add props to the scene.
The character consistency is maintained, but clothing may vary between panels.
Users can edit and regenerate shots for different options.
The tool allows for the addition of key props in the foreground for a better visual effect.
Cinematic mode can sometimes produce duplicates in the generated images.
Sketch mode generates cartoony, black and white images suitable for comic book styles.
The tool allows changing the character to better fit the user's needs.
Lifetime access to the tool is reasonably priced at $49 for one user and 250 images per month.
Tier 2 offers unlimited images per month, and Tier 3 includes collaborative features.
The software is in beta, with expectations for continuous improvement.
Mark, a content creator, successfully uses the tool to edit his latest video and shares it with excitement.
The video's view count skyrockets, demonstrating the impact of using the AI storytelling tool.