AI Video Tools Resource Center 

Resources for learning AI video tools to utilize in a small business environment.

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AI Video Text Scripting Tools

AI video scripting tools help you create polished scripts by turning your ideas or prompts into structured narration, dialogue, or storyboards. You enter a topic or goal, and the AI generates clear, ready-to-record text that you can adjust and use in your video.


Core Function:

Turn a written script, blog, or set of bullet points into a video using stock footage, AI narration, and captions.

Use Cases:

  • Marketing or promo videos
  • Social media content
  • Educational/how-to videos
  • Converting blogs into video summaries

User Input:

  • Text or Script

Visual Output:

  • Video assembled with stock footage, images, captions, voiceover, and transitions

AI Video Text Scripting Example Using Invideo:

This video shows how Invideo turn a topic or prompt into a polished hype video.


This video shows how Invideo turns a prompt into a polished explainer video.

AI Video Text Scripting Demo Using Invideo:

This walkthrough demonstrates how to create a hype video using Invideo with a simple script.


This walkthrough demonstrates how to create an explainer video with a simple prompt.

How To:

Download the step-by-step guide that explains how to create and refine a video script using an AI text-based scripting tool.



Download Invideo Hype Video Instructions
Download Invideo Explainer Video Instructions

Download our comparison document to review several AI scripting tools, including features

Download AI Video Text Scripting Tools Description and Comparisons

AI Video Editing Tools

You can edit AI-generated videos in Canva and similar tools by importing the video, trimming or rearranging clips, adding text, transitions, and music, and adjusting timing or effects.


Core Function:

  • Take raw or AI-generated video and make it polished with AI-driven editing features.

Use Cases:

  • Trimming & sequencing clips, adding branding / overlays / intros, auto-captioning for accessibility, audio cleanup & background removal, social media repurposing (resize, templates)

Visual Output:

  • Professionally polished, branded video

User Input:

  • Video Files

AI Video Editing Product Demo Using Canva:

This is a product video created using Canva video editing tools.

AI Video Editing Demo Using Canva:

This video shows how Canva editing tools can quickly polish a video without advanced editing skills.

How To:

Download the step-by-step guide that outlines the complete workflow for editing a video with an AI video editing tool.


Download Canva Product Video Instructions

Download our comparison guide to explore several AI video editing tools and see how they differ in features.


Download Video Editing Tools Description and Comparisons

AI Avatar Tools

An AI video avatar is a digitally generated presenter—either a pre-made character or a clone of a real person—that delivers your script on camera without you needing to record yourself. You simply type or upload the text, and the AI maps it to the avatar’s facial expressions, lip movements, and gestures to produce a realistic, fully generated video.


Core Function:

  • Create a realistic AI avatar (often talking-head style)

Use Cases:

  • Corporate training, explainer videos, personalized messages

User Input:

  • Script + avatar selection

Visual Output:

  • Talking avatar in a virtual setting

Avatar Video Example Using Heygen:

This video demonstrates how HeyGen can turn a script into a lifelike talking-avatar video.


This video shows how you can use a personal avatar to create a video presentation with PowerPoint.

Avatar Video Instructions Using Heygen:

A quick tutorial on creating an AI avatar video in HeyGen.

How To:

A quick tutorial on creating an AI avatar video in HeyGen.



Download HeyGen AI Avatar Video Instructions

Download our comparison document to review several AI Avatar tools and see how they differ in features.



Download AI Avatar Tools Description and Comparisons

Generative AI Video Tools

Generative AI video tools create videos automatically from text, images, or scripts by using AI models to produce scenes, motion, and visuals. You give the tool a prompt, style, or storyboard, and the AI generates the footage—no filming or animation skills required.


Core Function:

  • Generate entire videos from text prompts, images, or short clips

Use Cases:

  • Music videos
  • Creative storytelling
  • Short films or art
  • Experimental content

User Input:

  • Prompt (text or image)

Visual Output:

  • Fully AI-generated scenes and motion

Generative AI Video Example Using Kling AI and Image Example using Nana Banana:

This video demonstrates how generative AI tools create complete videos from a prompt, image, or script, producing scenes and motion automatically with no filming required.


This image is created with a generative AI tool Nano Banana with Gemini. You can enhance images for use in AI Videos by adding a better background and putting it in a better light.

Image of  a padlock - this is used in demo videos on the right

Generative AI Video Instructions Using Kling AI and Veo3:

This walkthrough shows how to generate a video using Kling AI—entering a prompt, selecting a style, adjusting settings, and producing a fully generated clip.


This video demonstrates how to use the generative AI tool Nano Banana to enhance an image.

This video demonstrates how a generative AI tool Veo3 to create video from an image.

How To:

Download the step-by-step guide that outlines how to create a video using a generative AI video tool from start to finish.


Download KlingAI Video Instructions
Download Veo3 Video Quick Guide

Download the comparison guide to explore leading generative AI video tools and see how they differ in features.

Download Generative AI Video Tools Description and Comparisons

Costs & Concerns

2025 Costs of Tools in Demonstrations Above

  • Canva -$0, $13-$15/month
  • HeyGen -$0, $30and up/month
  • ChatGPT - $0, $20/month
  • Invideo - $0, $35/month
  • Kling AI - free (credits), $9/month
  • Pictory - $20/month
  • Gemini VEO3 - with Google Pro ($20/month)


Concerns:

  • Be Transparent: Clearly disclose when a video is AI-generated. Never use fake reviews, testimonials, or staged “real” events.
  • Get Consent: Do not use someone’s face, voice, or identity without permission. Avoid deceptive or harmful content.
  • Protect Data: Never upload sensitive personal, financial, or confidential business information into AI tools. Use AI to inform—not to mislead.
  • Major organizations like NIST, OECD, and UNESCO all emphasize transparency, consent, and data protection as core principles for responsible generative AI use—including AI-generated video.