The library
10 ways to make a video
Every recipe = the 3 credit-saver rules, exact tools, copy-paste Claude prompts, and a worked example. Method 1 is free. The rest unlock with a plan.
Faceless Reel (text + stock + AI voice)
The cheapest, fastest format: no camera, no face. A free AI voiceover over free stock and stills, finished in Clipchamp. 100% free to make.
Talking-head from one photo
Turn one front-facing photo into a talking presenter - 100% free. Lock a Clipchamp voice track, lip-sync it in HeyGen's free tier, then crop the watermark and caption it in Clipchamp. About 25 minutes, zero cost.
Cinematic b-roll
Moody, filmic b-roll for zero cost. Spend one free daily AI credit on the single shot that must move, fake the rest with free stock and a slow zoom, then grade it in Clipchamp. Label AI-assisted.
Reddit-story video
The viral faceless format - tell an ORIGINAL story over a free gameplay/stock loop with word-by-word captions. Original beats reposting: no copyright strikes, and it costs nothing.
Quote / motivational video
A calm, brand-safe motivational reel. Use only verified quotes, a peaceful people-free background, and gentle narration over near-silence. Free to make.
Product / UGC ad
An authentic I-tried-this style ad for zero cost. Real product photos with the background removed, a casual free voiceover, and on-screen price/offer text - all truthful, all free.
Explainer
Teach one idea clearly for zero cost. Skip AI video entirely - use simple diagrams and stills with label/arrow overlays, a free voiceover, and Clipchamp. No credits.
Meme / trend video
Ride a live trend fast and free. Find a rising sound or format, match the beat, and let the on-screen text carry the joke. Speed beats polish.
Hindi / Urdu voiceover reel
Native-quality Hindi or Urdu reels for zero cost. Write directly in the language (don't translate), use free multilingual TTS, and hand-type the captions. Underserved and in demand.
Batch 5 reels from one script
One session, a week of posts. Have Claude split one long script into five 30-second reels, build one reusable Clipchamp template, and spread any hero shots across days of free credits.