“ In this issue, we will explore how to use artificial intelligence technology to create dynamic LoFiMusic Videos, and share some success stories so that everyone can master this skill and make a profit on platforms such as YouTube, and also receive commercial orders on social platforms such as Xiaohongshu to realize monetization.”
Case Analysis
First, let’s look at a few real-world examples to understand the popularity of this content format.
Case 1: The "Lofi Girl" channel on YouTube has attracted 14 million subscribers by publishing 143 dynamic Lofi music videos, with a total playback volume of up to 1.8 billion times. More than 30,000 people listen to the live music online every day, with an average daily income of more than US$500.
Case 2: The polar bear it releasedLofi VideoIn two months, it has received 2.15 million views and according to Socialblade, the channel is able to earn up to $14,000 per month.
Case 3: The cat Lofi videos, which were only released three months ago, have already reached 880,000 views. The production process of these videos is very simple and can be mass-produced using AI technology. There is no need for complex copywriting, just cute pet or anime images and soothing music.
Case 4: A Xiaohongshu account has been in operation since November 30 last year. It currently has 9,327 followers, has received 79,000 likes and collections, and has received 49 commercial orders in the past three months, an average of 16 per month, with monthly income of approximately 3,200 yuan.
From the above cases, we can see that the content form of dynamic Lofi music videos is extremely popular. So why is this type of video so popular?
Such videos are usually associated with emotional values such as healing, soothing, and relaxation. In the fast-paced modern life, many people choose to play Lofi music videos while working or studying, and some even use them as sleep songs to help themselves achieve a state of meditation and relaxation, which is why such videos can get high views.
Why are cute pet healing Lofi videos so popular? Apparently, people can't resist cute cats and dogs. The image of small animals can inspire people's desire to take care of them, which can lead to happiness and positive emotional reactions. And Lofi music itself is a very popular content area on YouTube. Now, we just slightly changed the concept of Lofi Girl and replaced it with small animals, which is itself a successful secondary creation and variation.
Hits always reappear, and content that was once popular will become popular again. The key is to find your own unique point of innovation.
Even if you know nothing about music or illustration design, you can still use AI technology to make this kind of video. Below, we will introduce in detail how to make a dynamic Lofi music video.
Project Practice
Step 1: We need copyright-free music materials. You can find some popular Lofi music video accounts on short video platforms, download their videos and extract the audio. Since these accounts can publish videos normally, it means that their music is usually copyright-free and can be used with confidence. .
If you want to create more original music, you can use AI tools such as Suno, Soundful, and Mubert to generate unique Lofi music. It provides free credits every day and supports commercial use.
Step 2: 1. You can get Studio Ghibli style animation from the material site. Normally you need to pay to get it. If you don’t want to pay, you can also activate the trial version to get it.
You can also use Blender, Adobe AE to create animations, and merge the downloaded audio and video materials to complete the production of a piece of LOFI music.
2. UseAI painting toolsCreate eye-catching images. If you're not sure what style of video you should create, look at the video styles of other successful accounts. Download and screenshot their cover images to prepare for the next step of image creation.
Use a tool like MJ, enter the command /describe to extract the description of the image, and then select a satisfactory prompt word to generate the image.
After uploading the picture, use the command /imagine again and enter the picture link plus the extracted description words to generate a dynamic image.
Step 3: Convert static images into animated videos. Leiapix is a website that can convert 2D images into 3D animations. We can upload images and quickly generate simple animations.
Use video editing software such as Jianying to import audio and AI-generated images, add animation effects such as light and shadow, smoke effects, and animation materials such as swaying leaves, TVs, kittens, etc. to enrich the video content. After completion, export the video and publish it.
Monetization Methods
(1) Profit Sharing Plan
Creation profit-sharing plans for domestic and foreign platforms: creator revenue-sharing plans for platforms such as youtube.TK, video accounts, TikTok, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu.
(2) Selling products through mini programs, display windows, or live broadcasts
Once your number of fans exceeds 1,000, you can apply to open a product showcase to sell goods. It is very suitable to sell some products that help relieve stress. You can open a sleep-aid audio live broadcast room for live broadcast at night and play it on the go.
(3) Private Domain Monetization
Directing fans to private domains is another major source of income. You can sell related audio or video content in private domains. Some fans may not want to wait for new updates, or want to try similar projects themselves, so they will come to buy materials from you, with one order costing around 19.9-29.9 yuan.
(4) Use online disk to promote and attract new users
You can store the materials in a network disk, and then guide users to download them. In this way, you can get commissions provided by the official. Baidu Netdisk, Quark Netdisk, etc. all provide commission activities.
(5) Advertiser list
After your account develops, advertisers may contact you and ask you to place advertisements on your account. Basically, the cost of one order is around 200-500 yuan.
(6) Develop students and export courses
(7) Selling accounts
The production difficulty is low, and accounts can be created in large quantities in a matrix. Once the account has accumulated a certain number of fans, you can consider selling some of the accounts to others.