[Vol. 18] AI Self-Explaining "UGC"!? The Secrets to Creating Emotional UGC-Style Videos with NanoBanana × Seedance × PolloAgent

In the previous 17th installment, we introduced the production flow for commercial-grade videos using a combination of NanoBanana 2.0 and Seedance 2.0, which received a tremendous response.

We were happy to share the evolution of AI video generation with you all, receiving delightful comments such as, "Which commercial production company created this footage?"

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Now, the theme for this time is "Moving away from the ad feel! Emotional UGC (word-of-mouth) style videos created with Agents." A common concern we hear from social media managers and e-commerce operators is, "The official ad feel is too strong, and it stands out too much on the timeline..."

So this time, we will fully utilize the features of PolloAgent to challenge ourselves to generate videos with an "emotional, everyday feel" as if they were shot on a smartphone.

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What is "UGC" in the first place? We asked an AI agent

Before we dive into the main topic, let's review "UGC (User Generated Content)." This time, we actually used PolloAgent's "explanatory video mode" to have the AI itself talk about the importance of UGC.

What do you think? This video was created by generating prompts in PolloAgent's viral video reproduction mode and generating it with Seedance 2.0. We made three 15-second clips and stitched them together.

It has turned out with a quality that keeps viewers engaged, such as rich facial expressions and scene transitions. I think this approach of "having the AI itself explain the tool concept" is easy for beginners to understand.

✨Practical Verification: The "Two Approaches" to UGC Video Ad Mode

Now, let's get to the main topic. This time, using the fictional sweet "Midnight Melting Kiln-Baked Pudding" as our subject, we thoroughly verified two approaches using PolloAgent's "UGC Video Ad Mode".

➣ Approach A: The Pitfalls of Easy "URL Pasting"

First is the easy method of generating by directly pasting a product URL from sites like Amazon.

• Result: It is extremely convenient as it automatically retrieves the product description.

• Challenge: Since "related images other than the product itself" found on the linked page are also nominated, you need to organize the assets. Also, since it is basically still-image based, there was a tendency for less variation in movement. (Credits consumed: 98)

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➣ Approach B: Ultimate Sizzle! The Full Combo of "NanoBanana × Seedance × PolloAgent"

Next is the ultimate collaboration flow that throws in all the knowledge we have gained so far.

1. NanoBanana 2.0 to generate images with a focus on "a dimly lit room with indirect lighting" and "the sizzle of pudding"

2. PolloAgent to generate a script using "Viral Video Reproduction Mode"

3. Seedance 2.0 to generate a 15-second video all at once based on the script and images

4. PolloAgent to perform the final integration using "UGC Video Ad Mode"

• Result: Although it was a substantial verification process that consumed a total of about 415 credits, we were able to achieve overwhelming quality and an emotional atmosphere!

💡 Learning from Failure! Traps of UGC Mode and Future Expectations (Tips)

Here, I will share the "realistic points of caution and requests" I noticed while actually verifying this.

• Tips 1: The Trap of Custom Avatars You can set an avatar in UGC mode, but it turned out that uploading your own images often leads to errors midway through (I wasted 28 credits on this... lol). At the moment, it is safer and more reliable to use the preset avatars provided by the system.

• Tips 2: Material Selection is the Life of the Video Ultimately, about 8 patterns of pre-videos are generated. That is why the quality of the "original video material (sizzle and movement)" created with Seedance 2.0 greatly influences the final output.

• Tips 3: Challenges with Automatic Subtitles and Overwhelming Lip-Sync Currently, subtitle text adjustment and placement are done automatically, so there are parts that look a bit cluttered depending on the scene. If I had to ask for more, it would be perfect if there were a feature to fine-tune image size and subtitle position at the pre-video stage! However, I felt that the quality of the character's lip-sync (mouth movement) and expressions is overwhelmingly high, which is enough to cover the overall emotional atmosphere. This is a point I have high expectations for in PolloAI's future updates.

Complete! "Midnight Melting Kiln-Baked Pudding" UGC Video

Now, please take a look at the super emotional UGC-style video created with Approach B (Full Combo)!

A whispering narration that says, "Late at night, in a quiet room..."

The sizzle of caramel sauce dripping down. And the smartphone-shot style framing that isn't too polished.

The cat that the AI added as a bonus is also a nice spice that adds to the casualness of daily life.

The stiffness of a typical corporate ad is gone, and
a "relatable video" that blends smoothly into the SNS timeline is complete.

🌸 Summary and a Gentle Teaser for Next Time

In this installment, we demonstrated that by combining multiple PolloAgent features, you can create practical, "emotional UGC-style videos." We hope our realistic verification flow, including our failures, provides helpful tips for your own production.

Now, this verification gave us a strong sense of the power of AI tool integration. In the next installment (Vol. 19), we will take these developments further and finally challenge ourselves to create an "AI proposal demo for a fictional brand"! Stay tuned.

One more quiet announcement.
A realization from our previous verification articles (especially this one) is that I am beginning to feel the limitations of conveying the production process through the current article structure. I am considering creating videos of the production process, at least for some parts.

If there are any operational steps you would like to see,
or if there is anything you would like to know more about,
please feel free to send a message
in the comments section or via DM.

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📚 Appendix: Everyone's Works & Past Verification Articles

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