To create this AI-assisted newscast set in the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, I followed a structured approach that leveraged multiple AI tools to produce an authentic and journalistic presentation.

1. Script Development: I began by using ChatGPT to draft the script, instructing it to include a clear news broadcast format. This included an introduction, an outro, and interviews with both a Union and a Confederate soldier. I requested a tone that would suit a news segment, avoiding a documentary or summary style.
2. Historical Accuracy and Tone Refinement: Once the initial script was complete, I input it into Claude AI to review for any historical inaccuracies. I also asked Claude to enhance the journalistic tone, ensuring that the language remained objective and informative.
3. Image Generation: With the script finalized, I identified the key scenes that would require visual support. Using ChatGPT’s DALL-E as a primary tool, I generated the initial set of images, and I completed the visual content using Stable Diffusion. This approach allowed me to create diverse, scene-appropriate images.
4. Voice Generation: For the characters’ voices, I utilized Play.HT and ElevenLabs, assigning each character a unique voice to enrich the realism of the newscast.
5. Video Creation: To animate the characters, I employed Luma AI to sync the generated voices with subtle mouth movements, enhancing the overall immersion.
6. Intro Music: For a professional touch, I used Suno AI to create an introductory music track reminiscent of a traditional news channel theme.
7. Editing and Assembly: Finally, I brought all elements together in DaVinci Resolve video editing software. I arranged the audio files on the timeline first, ensuring accurate timing for each visual element. For dialogue scenes, I inserted the AI-generated videos of speaking characters. For the battle scenes, where AI video generation posed challenges, I opted to use Stable Diffusion images with smooth transitions and zoom effects via keyframes to create dynamic, engaging visuals.

This multi-step process allowed for a seamless blending of AI-generated scripts, visuals, and audio, resulting in the cohesive and compelling historical newscast you see here.