GenAI Video to YouTube

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Goals

1. Automate the generation of AI-based videos from Notion database entries
2. Upload generated videos directly to a connected YouTube channel
3. Use target labels to route tasks efficiently and avoid duplicate triggers
4. Enable creators to scale video publishing with minimal manual effort

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Prerequisites

• A Zapier account to create and manage workflows
• Access to VideoDB with an active API key
• A Notion account with a database for storing video ideas and descriptions
• A YouTube account connected to Zapier for video uploads
• Basic familiarity with Zapier workflows and triggers

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Workflow 1: Generate AI Video

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Step 1: Notion Database Setup

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Step 2: Trigger Setup in Zapier

1. Create a new Zap
2. Set the trigger to New Database Item in Notion
3. Select the GenAI Video Ideas database

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Step 3: Generate Video with VideoDB

1. Add an action using VideoDB - Generate Video
2. Authenticate with API key from the VideoDB dashboard
3. Pass in the Notion fields (Name and Description) as the prompt
4. Configure settings (e.g., 30 seconds duration, vertical aspect ratio, with subtitles)
5. Assign a target label (e.g., YT upload) to ensure the correct next workflow is triggered
6. Test and verify that a Job ID (token) is returned

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Step 4: Publish Workflow 1

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Workflow 2: Upload Generated Video to YouTube

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Step 1: Trigger Setup

1. Create another Zap
2. Set the trigger to AI Generated Video Created in VideoDB
3. Use the same target label (YT upload) so only matching jobs trigger this workflow

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Step 2: YouTube Upload Configuration

1. Add an action using YouTube - Upload Video
2. Connect your YouTube account to Zapier
3. Map video fields:
   • Title: from Notion Name
   • Description: e.g., “GenAI Video created by VideoDB”
   • Video File: use the Download URL from VideoDB output
4. Optional settings: leave thumbnail empty, mark video as Public, and set “not made for kids”

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Step 3: Test and Publish Workflow 2

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Workflow Templates