Have you ever wished your videos could effortlessly gain attention with captivating captions, without spending hours on manual work or expensive software? 🤔 This guide reveals how to automatically add fancy captions to your videos using a free tool and the power of automation. Get ready to unlock a world where your content reaches wider audiences with eye-catching subtitles! ✨
🧰 The Power of No-Code: Building Your Captioning Machine
We’ll be using Make.com, a powerful no-code automation platform, and a free tool called the No-Code Architects Toolkit, which you can easily deploy on Google Cloud. 🤯
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Setting up Your Google Cloud Server: ☁️
- Head to the Google Cloud Console and create a new project.
- Enable the necessary APIs: Google Cloud Storage, Cloud Storage API, and Cloud Run Admin API.
- Create a service account and grant it storage admin and viewer roles.
- Download the JSON key file for the service account.
- Create a Cloud Storage bucket and enable public access for Make.com integration.
- Deploy the No-Code Architects Toolkit as a Cloud Run service.
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Creating the Make.com Automation: ⚙️
- Design a new scenario in Make.com.
- Use the “Watch Files” module to monitor a specific Google Drive folder for new video uploads.
- Utilize the HTTP module to transcribe the video using your deployed server.
- Make another HTTP request to caption the video using the generated transcript and the desired caption format (.ass).
- Download the captioned video using the provided URL.
- Upload the captioned video to a designated “Captioned Videos” folder in your Google Drive.
- Move the original video to a “Processed Videos” folder for organization.
🎉 Lights, Camera, Captions!
With this setup, any video you add to your designated Google Drive folder will be automatically transcribed, captioned, and neatly organized. You’ll save countless hours while giving your content a professional edge that captivates viewers. 🤩
💡 Pro Tips for Success:
- Optimize Video Size: Keep your videos under 100MB for smoother processing within Google Drive.
- Explore Customization: Experiment with different caption styles and formats to match your brand.
- Leverage the Community: Join the No-Code Architects Community for support, templates, and inspiration.
🧰 Resource Toolbox:
- No-Code Architects Toolkit: https://www.skool.com/content-academy/free-automated-fancy-video-captions-with-makecom: Download the toolkit and access installation instructions.
- Make.com: https://www.make.com/en: Sign up for a free Make.com account to start building your automation.
- Google Cloud Platform: https://cloud.google.com/: Create your free Google Cloud Platform account for server deployment.
- No-Code Architects Community: https://www.skool.com/no-code-architects: Join the community for support, resources, and to connect with other no-code enthusiasts.
By implementing these strategies and harnessing the power of automation, you can elevate your video content and effortlessly engage a wider audience. Get ready to unlock a world of possibilities for your videos! 🚀
