ELPD Productions currently charges $499 per AI music video — and we produce them in 1–2 days using the workflow you're about to learn. This module gives you the exact process, tool stack, and pricing strategy to offer this service yourself. The margins are extraordinary and the demand is massive.
The ELPD AI Video Workflow — Step by Step
Concept & Script
Listen to the song 10+ times. Write a detailed visual concept. Identify the emotional arc, key lyrical moments, and visual themes. Write specific prompts for each section of the video — intro, verse, hook, bridge, outro. This takes 30–60 minutes and is the most important step.
AI Image Generation (Midjourney / DALL-E / Adobe Firefly)
Generate 20–40 key visual frames from your prompts. Test multiple prompt variations. Select the best 15–20 images that tell your visual story. Establish consistent visual style across all frames — same color palette, same aesthetic, same character design.
Video Animation (Runway ML / Pika Labs / Sora)
Animate each image into a 3–6 second video clip. Use camera movement prompts: zoom in, pan left, drift, orbit. Generate 2–3 variations of each clip and select the best. This gives you a library of 45–90 video clips to edit from.
Editing & Color Grading
Import all clips into DaVinci Resolve (free) or Premiere Pro. Cut to the music — every cut on a beat. Apply consistent color grading across all clips. Add text overlays, artist name, social handles. Export in 4K at H.264 for YouTube delivery.
Delivery — YouTube & Vertical Formats
Deliver 16:9 (YouTube, 4K) and 9:16 (Instagram Reels, TikTok) versions. Always deliver the project file. Typical turnaround: 24–48 hours for a professional result. Follow up within 72 hours to confirm client satisfaction.
AI Tool Stack Breakdown
Midjourney
Best-in-class image generation. Most cinematic, most artistic. $10–$30/month. Use for album art, video frames, and any high-quality still imagery. The default choice for professional AI video work.
Runway ML (Gen-3)
Best video animation from images. Smooth motion, good quality. $15/month starter. The industry standard for image-to-video AI generation in 2025–2026.
Pika Labs
Good alternative to Runway, sometimes better for certain styles. Free tier available. Use as a backup when Runway doesn't produce desired results.
DaVinci Resolve (Free)
Professional editing and color grading. Used in Hollywood. 100% free for the standard version. Handles 4K with no watermarks. Your primary editing tool.
Self's Pro Tip
The key to a great AI music video is CONSISTENCY. Your images must share the same visual style, color palette, and aesthetic. Before generating any images, decide on your look: cinematic dark streets, vibrant graffiti art, abstract noir — pick one and stick to it for the entire video. Inconsistent visuals kill the professional feel immediately.
Module Exercise
Create your first AI music video using any song (your own or a royalty-free track): (1) Write a visual concept document — 5 scenes, each with a detailed description, (2) Generate 10 images in Midjourney using your concept prompts, (3) Animate 5 of them using Runway ML (free trial available), (4) Edit them together in DaVinci Resolve with the music underneath. Your first AI music video. Post it to your Instagram and tag @superproducerself.