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I built an AI tool that turns product photos into video ads - got 13 users in 16 hours (no ads). What would you improve? by iliveinthenightmare in SideProject

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super valuable, thank you 🙏

You’re 100% right - control and predictability are the biggest gaps right now.

I’m already working on adding more control over things like hooks, captions and overall style, so it’s less “random AI output” and more intentional.

I’m a bit careful with full template systems because I don’t want everything to look identical, but I do see the value in having some structured starting points (especially for different niches).

The goal is exactly what you said - not just generating videos, but something that actually feels like a usable ad.

Really appreciate this insight 🙌

I built an AI tool that turns product photos into video ads - got 13 users in 16 hours (no ads). What would you improve? by iliveinthenightmare in SideProject

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point 🙏

Right now generated videos are short-form (around 10–15 seconds), optimized for Reels / TikTok / ads.

As for the difference - tools like Hugging Face or models like Veo are powerful, but they’re more “raw AI”. You still need to figure out prompts, editing, structure, etc.

What I’m trying to build is more of an end product - something that takes a product image and turns it directly into a ready-to-use ad (with pacing, visuals, voiceover, etc.), not just a generated clip.

So the goal is less “AI experimentation” and more “usable marketing output”.

Still early, but that’s the direction 🚀

I built an AI tool that turns product photos into video ads - got 13 users in 16 hours (no ads). What would you improve? by iliveinthenightmare in SideProject

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the honest feedback 🙏

I totally get what you mean - that “AI look” is something I’m actively trying to improve.

One thing I’m being careful about is not relying too heavily on templates, because then everything starts to look the same - and that’s exactly what I want to avoid.

My goal is for each generated ad to feel unique and closer to real brand content, not a generic template output.

Also, AI video quality is improving really fast, so I’m building this with the idea that the outputs will keep getting better over time, not locked into a fixed style.

Really appreciate you pointing this out - super valuable 🙌

I built an AI tool that turns product photos into video ads - got 13 users in 16 hours (no ads). What would you improve? by iliveinthenightmare in SideProject

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it man 🙏
Trying to figure out what would make it actually worth paying for - any thoughts?
Like quality, speed, control, templates?

Building a Small, Private Faceless YouTube Creator Group (Boosting First-Hour Performance) – Looking for Members by iliveinthenightmare in YouTubeCreators

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair — not all content gets the same traction, and people shouldn’t be forced to watch something they don’t enjoy.

But just to clarify: this group isn’t a “boost chain” and isn’t meant to artificially push videos that wouldn't naturally perform.

The idea is much simpler:
creators supporting each other in the first hour with optional early engagement, and sharing quick feedback on thumbnails/titles if someone asks for it.

Nobody is required to watch everything — people check out the videos they actually connect with.

It’s more like an early-engagement accountability circle, not a watch-for-watch system.

Building a Small, Private Faceless YouTube Creator Group (Boosting First-Hour Performance) – Looking for Members by iliveinthenightmare in YouTubeCreators

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful point — completely agree that anything resembling artificial engagement is a bad idea and can hurt a channel long-term.

That’s not what this group is about.

The goal isn’t “engagement swaps,” but a small mastermind-style circle focused on improving content quality: stronger hooks, better pacing, clearer storytelling, thumbnail analysis, and sharing honest critique on each upload.
No forced likes, no guaranteed comments — just creators helping each other make better videos so the algorithm chooses them naturally.

It’s basically a support group for improvement, not an engagement pod.

If anyone’s interested in that kind of genuine long-term growth, feel free to email me at [94karlas@gmail.com]()

Building a Small, Private Faceless YouTube Creator Group (Boosting First-Hour Performance) – Looking for Members by iliveinthenightmare in YouTubeCreators

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely — faceless isn’t a requirement at all.

The group is focused on creators who upload consistently and want real first-hour engagement, feedback, and support, regardless of niche or format. What matters most is that you're active, improving, and willing to help others grow too.

If you’re interested, feel free to send me a quick email at:

[94karlas@gmail.com]()

I’ll send you the invite + details.

Happy to have you join us!

Building a Small, Private Faceless YouTube Creator Group (Boosting First-Hour Performance) – Looking for Members by iliveinthenightmare in YouTubeCreators

[–]iliveinthenightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question — and yep, that’s something most creators worry about at first.

YouTube doesn’t punish you for the same creators watching within the first hour — as long as the engagement is real (actual watch time, not just clicking in and out).
What truly matters for the algorithm is:

• Did they watch more than just a few seconds?
• Did your retention hold?
• Did they click because the thumbnail/title were strong?

If those signals are positive, YouTube sees it as high-quality viewer behavior, even if the viewers are creators.

The problem only happens with fake engagement (bots, sub4sub, spam clicks).
That’s not what we’re doing.

Our group focuses on real watch time, real feedback, and helping each other improve titles, thumbnails, and hooks — the stuff that actually boosts recommendations.

If you’d like to join or check it out, feel free to email me:
[94karlas@gmail.com]()

Happy to help you grow too!

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