How To Build AI Influencer From Scratch

This video teaches viewers how to create and monetize a fully AI-generated influencer from scratch, covering steps such as generating photorealistic images, creating a social media presence, and monetizing through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.

Introduction of AI influencer

The video opens with the introduction of Itana, an AI-generated influencer who makes $10,000 a month and has 300,000 Instagram followers, setting the stage for viewers to learn how to build such influencers.

Creating the AI influencer model

The first step involves using Mid Journey to create a photorealistic image of the influencer. Viewers are guided through signing up for Mid Journey, generating images using prompts, and building a Discord server dedicated to this project.

Generating multiple images

To create the look of a real influencer, viewers learn how to modify prompts in Mid Journey for different scenarios, and use additional AI tools like C Art to generate more images that fit the influencer's persona.

Face swapping for consistency

Using the Insight face swap tool, viewers find how to integrate the chosen face of the influencer into various images, creating a cohesive identity across all media.

Creating video content

The tutorial then moves to creating video content by sourcing similar-looking video footage and using an AI tool to deepfake the influencer's face onto the video, allowing for realistic animated content.

Setting up Instagram and scheduling posts

Viewers are instructed to set up an Instagram account for the influencer, where they can upload the generated images and schedule posts for future dates with automated posting tools.

Monetization strategies

Finally, the video explains how to monetize the AI influencer through sponsored content, partnerships with brands, and affiliate marketing, giving insight into potential earnings based on follower count.

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