Canva AI + ElevenLabs workflow for promo videos

Recommendation:
Use a template-first, batched workflow: draft a short scene/script template with ChatGPT, generate branded animated scenes in Canva AI, produce natural voiceovers with ElevenLabs (one voice per language), then assemble + caption/export in Canva or a simple NLE. This yields repeatable 30–60s promos on a weekly cadence with consistent branding.

Why this works
- Canva AI is fast for non-designers to create visually consistent animated scenes and export social-ready clips.
- ChatGPT accelerates script + translation + shot breakdowns.
- ElevenLabs gives natural multi-language TTS you can clone/tune once and reuse.

Decision criteria (pick what matters):
- Output quality vs speed: if you need broadcast polish, plan an NLE pass (Premiere/DaVinci) after Canva. If social speed is priority, full Canva workflow suffices.
- Budget: voice cloning/SSML and higher-quality exports cost more in ElevenLabs/Canva Pro.
- Team & skill: solo/small teams should keep everything in Canva; larger teams can separate roles (script, VO, edit).
- Localization fidelity: machine translations are fast but always have a native review step for nuance.

Step-by-step weekly cadence (4-day sprint example)
Day 1 — Script & storyboard
- Use a short scene template (3–6 scenes; 5–12s each). Have ChatGPT generate the English script, scene captions, and shot actions from a single brief.
- Generate translations with ChatGPT, then send to native reviewer if possible.

Day 2 — Voice
- Batch TTS in ElevenLabs: create one voice per language (clone if you want branded voice). Use SSML or prosody controls for natural pacing and emphasis. Export 48k WAV/MP3.

Day 3 — Visuals
- In Canva AI: create a project from a saved branded template (brand kit, fonts, colors). For each scene, prompt Canva AI with the scene line + mood + motion style. Keep scene durations matching VO chunks.
- Export scene clips (MP4) or transparent assets if you’ll composite elsewhere.

Day 4 — Assembly, captions & QA
- Import visuals + audio, align clips to VO. Auto-generate captions in Canva or use an external tool for better accuracy. Add background music, lower to -18 to -20 dB under voice; normalize final mix to -14 to -16 LUFS for social.
- Quality check: pacing, lip-sync (if speaking character), branding, subtitles, language accuracy.

Practical checklist
- Script template (intro hook, value, CTA) saved in ChatGPT prompt library.
- Brand Kit in Canva (logo, colors, fonts) applied to project.
- ElevenLabs voice(s) with saved presets (rate, pitch, pauses).
- Export settings preset (MP4 H.264, 1080p/30 or 720p for faster upload).
- Localization + native review step noted in calendar.
- Publish assets for each platform (stories vs feed specs).

Best-for / Avoid-if
- Best for: weekly social promos, cross-language reach, small teams that need speed and brand consistency.
- Avoid if: you need cinema-quality VFX, live-action lip-sync accuracy, or strict broadcast audio standards — those require an NLE and post studio work.

Quick tips
- Keep scenes short and VO-chunked to simplify alignment.
- Save prompts & Canva templates to speed week-to-week.
- If budget allows, invest in an ElevenLabs voice clone for consistent brand identity.

If you want, I can provide: a reusable scene/script prompt template for ChatGPT and a sample Canva AI prompt set to drop into your brand project.

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