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Practical guides to AI video: make a photo talk, build UGC ads with AI avatars, run a faceless channel — plus product updates from CraftStory.
How to Make AI Videos from Claude with the CraftStory MCP Server
Connect CraftStory to claude.ai, Claude Desktop or Claude Code once, then ask for videos in plain English: a talking clip from a photo, an explainer from a script, or your custom avatar saying your lines. Setup, first prompts, prices, troubleshooting.
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MiniMax H3 in CraftStory: 5× Faster Generation with Reference Photos, Video and Audio
H3 is live — about 5× faster than the base model thanks to Alibaba PAI’s acceleration LoRAs and our pipeline. Combine up to 9 photos, 3 reference videos and 3 audio clips in one 15-second clip with sound.
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We Showed 100 People a Real Video and an AI One. More Believed the AI.
We generated a talking video from one still photo and put it next to the real footage. 45 of 100 called the AI version real — only 42 said the same about the camera.
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How to Start a Faceless TikTok Channel with an AI Avatar
Niche ideas, a consistent AI presenter, retention-first scripts, batching a week of videos in one afternoon — and what it takes to monetize.
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How to Make UGC Ads with AI (Without Filming a Single Take)
Hook formulas, a 30-second script template, and a 5-step workflow for UGC-style video ads with AI actors — no camera, casting calls, or reshoots.
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How to Make a Photo Talk: Turn Any Picture Into a Talking Video
One clear photo, a script, a few minutes. Step-by-step guide to turning any picture into a realistic talking video with lip-sync in 30+ languages — plus photo tips and free options.
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CraftStory Is Live: Create Pro-Quality Videos in Minutes
Hello, world! 🚀 CraftStory is officially open — a lightning-fast, AI-powered way to turn any script into a polished video with AI actors, voiceovers, and custom avatars. No studio required.
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