Saturday, May 25, 2024

Labradog Video

This is a conversation to walk me through combining an image of my dog that I made and liked with lyrics and music written by ChatGPT (here) and Udio.com. 

Sites involved:

    https://Chat.OpenAI.com (this text, lyrics, instructions)

    https://NightCafe.com (the stained glass Labradog image)

    https://Udio.com (Music generated with lyrics)

    https://clipchamp.com/en/ (Tool used to combine lyrics, music, and image)

Finished Video (Labradog.mp4) was posted on facebook here: Labradog Post

User:

Write a very short, fun, pop-song lyric celebrating our family dog and his labradoodly good looks. Everyone loves this guy.

ChatGPT:
(Verse)
Hey there, Mr. Doodle,
With your curly coat so fine,
You've got that wagging tail rhythm,
And a look that's just divine.

(Chorus)
Oh, Mr. Labradoodly,
You’re the star of every room,
With a bark that sings like melody,
And a smile that’s in full bloom!
User:

I have an mp3 file to match this. How do I fuse them?

ChatGPT:

To create a multimedia presentation that combines your MP3 file with the image of your dog, you can use video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or even simpler tools like iMovie or Windows Video Editor. Here are the basic steps you'd typically follow:

  • Import the MP3 and Image: Start a new project in your video editing software and import both the MP3 file and the image of your dog.
  • Place the Image on the Timeline: Drag the image to the video timeline. Most video editors will allow you to adjust the duration that the image stays on screen to match the length of your MP3 file.
  • Add the MP3 to the Timeline: Drag the MP3 file to the audio timeline. Ensure it is aligned with the start of the image so they play simultaneously.
  • Adjust as Needed: You can adjust the start time of the audio or image if they need to be synced differently. Additionally, you might add transitions or text if desired.
  • Export the Video: Once your image and music are aligned as you want, export the project as a video file. This will create a single file that combines the image with the audio track.
User:

I don't have any of those tools. I'm running on a Windows 11 PC.

ChatGPT:

Since you're on a Windows 11 PC, you can use the built-in Windows Video Editor, which is part of the Photos app. It's straightforward to use for combining your MP3 file with the image. Here’s how to do it:

  • Search for Video Editor: Click on the Start menu and search for "Video Editor". This should open the editor, which is part of the Windows Photos app.
  • Create a New Video Project: Once the Video Editor opens, click on "New video project". You might be prompted to give your project a name.
  • Add Your Image and MP3: Click on "Add" to bring your image and MP3 into the project. You can select both the image file and the MP3 file from where you have them saved.
  • Drag the image to the storyboard at the bottom of the screen. Drag the MP3 file to the storyboard, placing it in the audio track beneath the image.
  • Adjust the Duration of the Image: Click on your image in the storyboard. You will see an option to change the duration that the image is displayed. Set this duration to match the length of your MP3 file.
  • Finish and Export: Once you've adjusted the duration and everything looks good, click on “Finish video” at the top right. Choose your video quality (for this purpose, even the lowest quality should be fine as it's mostly the image and audio). Save the video file to your desired location.
User:

Video editor does not find anything.

ChatGPT:

If you can't find "Video Editor" directly, it's possible it's nested within another application or the naming has changed slightly. Let’s try accessing it through the Photos app on your Windows 11 PC, which also handles video editing tasks:

  • Open the Photos App: Click on the Start menu, type “Photos”, and open the Photos app.
  • Access Video Projects: Inside the Photos app, look for “Video projects” in the sidebar or under the “More” tab. If it's not immediately visible, you might find it by clicking on the “Create” button at the top of the window and then selecting “Video project”.
  • Create a New Video Project: Click on “New video project” and give your project a name.
  • Add Your Image and MP3: Click “Add” to import your image and MP3 file. You can select both the image file and the MP3 file from where you have them saved on your computer.
  • Drag the image to the storyboard at the bottom. Drag the MP3 file to the audio track beneath the image in the storyboard.
  • Adjust the Duration of the Image: Click on your image in the storyboard. There should be an option to change the duration that the image is displayed. Adjust this so that the image remains visible for the duration of your MP3 file.
  • Export Your Video: After making sure everything is synced, click on “Finish video” at the top right. Choose your desired video quality and save the video file to your preferred location.
User:

Are you able to recapitulate this whole conversation as a neatly formatted html file that I can use to cut and paste into my blog? 

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