AI tools for storytelling and podcast creation

Hi,

Under the CapCut Pro (or current $8/month) plan, you do indeed get access to the premium AI-driven features like AI Story Maker, Script-to-Video, and Podcast Maker, but there are usage constraints based on a credit system. Here's how it breaks down:

1. AI Storytelling / Script → Video

• This is part of CapCut’s AI Lab or “AI Story Maker” suite. You can turn text prompts or scripts into full videos using 29+ visual styles.

• Usage is credit‑based: each generated video consumes AI “credits.”

• On the free tier, you get limited credits (e.g. 150 credits/week, enough for ~2 min of video + 75 images).

• With your current Pro subscription, those limits are raised—Pro unlocks unlimited credits or a much larger monthly quota to access all AI features freely .

2. AI Podcast Creation / Podcast Maker

• This tool lets you record/edit voice‑overs or a full podcast, including editing volume, pitch, noise‑reduction, format conversion, background removal (for video format), and exports.

• There are no specific “credit” or usage limits mentioned by CapCut, so this feature is ✓ fully included in your subscription with no quotas.

Overall, CapCut Pro (the $8 monthly plan) includes access to a wider range of AI-powered features compared to the free version.

AI Tools for Storytelling (Video Creation):

• Availability: CapCut offers various AI tools that can significantly assist in storytelling, primarily through video creation. These include:

  • AI Video Generator: This allows you to generate videos from text prompts or images, with AI adding scenes, music, and voiceovers.

  • Script to Video: You can paste your script, and CapCut's AI will help create a full video with matching visuals, music, and voiceovers.

  • Auto-Captions/Subtitles: AI can automatically generate captions in multiple languages, saving you significant time. While generally accurate, you might need to do some minor corrections.

  • Text-to-Speech: This feature provides various natural-sounding voice options to create voiceovers from your text.

  • AI Relight: Can help adjust lighting in your videos.

  • AI Avatar Generator: For creating AI avatars (though the extent of integration with storytelling might vary).

  • Long Video to Short Videos: AI can help condense longer content into shorter, shareable clips.

  • AI Story Writer: CapCut explicitly offers an "AI story generator" to help transform ideas into narratives.

• Limitations:

  • Credits: While many AI features are included in CapCut Pro, some highly intensive AI-powered features (especially those that involve generating new content like AI video generation or AI avatars) operate on a credit system. A subscription plan includes a certain amount of credits, and you will need to purchase more if you exceed them. However, for a $8 monthly plan, you should have a good allowance for regular use.

  • Quality and Refinement: While AI can generate content quickly, the initial output might not always be perfect. You'll need to use CapCut's editing tools to refine the AI-generated content, adjust visuals, music, and voiceovers to match your vision and style.

  • Specific Features: The exact suite of AI features can evolve as CapCut updates the platform.

AI Tools for Podcast Creation:

• Availability: CapCut also offers AI tools relevant to podcast creation, primarily focusing on audio and transcription:

  • Podcast Maker: CapCut has a dedicated "Podcast Maker" solution.

  • Voice-overs: You can record voice-overs directly within the platform.

  • Noise Reduction/Audio Enhancement: CapCut provides tools to improve audio quality, including noise reduction.

  • Transcription: AI-powered transcription allows you to get text from your audio. Some sources suggest a monthly limit on transcription hours (e.g., 10 hours per month), but this can vary by plan and may be higher for Pro users.

  • AI Audio Processing: One-click AI audio processing with noise cancellation.

• Limitations:

  • Transcription Limits: As mentioned, there will be a monthly limit on AI transcription usage, even with a Pro plan. This is a common practice for AI services due to the computational resources involved.

  • Deep Audio Editing: While CapCut offers good basic and AI-powered audio enhancements, for highly professional podcast production requiring intricate sound design, multi-track editing, or advanced audio effects, you may still find dedicated audio editing software (like Audacity or Adobe Audition) more comprehensive.

  • Music and Sound Effects: While CapCut offers a library of music and sound effects (often more extensive for Pro users), any royalty-free limitations or specific usage rights would apply.

With your $8 monthly CapCut Pro plan, you should have substantial access to CapCut's AI storytelling and podcast creation tools. These tools are designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your content. The main "limitations" you might encounter are credit usage for extremely resource-intensive AI generation (less common for basic storytelling/podcast features) and the need for human refinement of AI-generated content to achieve your desired creative vision.

Summary – What Your $8 Plan Covers

Final Takeaway

• Yes, your $8/month CapCut Pro plan includes both AI storytelling/video generation and AI-powered podcast creation.

• For storytelling, usage is credit-based—but your Pro plan gives you a generous monthly quota (effectively “unlimited” for most creators).

• For podcast creation/editing, there are no special limits—you can use it as much as you like.

If you're curious about your current credit balance or quota, just log into CapCut and head to the AI Lab or Billing section under your account settings—that’s where usage stats are displayed.