Top AI Tools For Content Creators
AI in Content Creation
From my new online courses on Teachables, here’s a carefully curated list of the top AI tools—either free or available with free trials—across various niches, including design, video editing, 2D/3D modeling, animation, and the creative process.
Design Principles & Tools
Color Theory
1. Adobe Color: Free color wheel tool
Link: color.adobe.com
2. Canva Color Guide: Free guide for color theory
Link: www.canva.com/colors/color-wheel
Typography
1. Google Fonts: Free typography resources
Link: fonts.google.com/knowledge
2. Typography Guru: Free articles and forums focused on typography
Link: www.typography.guru
Composition
1. Creative Bloq: Articles on graphic design techniques and layout tips
Link: www.creativebloq.com
2. Smashing Magazine: Free Swiss Style Guide
Link: www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/06/lessons-from-swiss-style-graphic-design
AI in Image Creation
1. MidJourney: Limited free trial via Discord
Link: www.midjourney.com/home
2. Adobe Firefly: Free beta access
Link: www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html
3. Khroma: AI-powered color palette generator
Link: www.khroma.co
4. Looka: Free AI-based logo maker
Link: looka.com
5. Designs.ai: Free trial for AI-generated logos and designs
Link: designs.ai/free-trial
6. Deep Dream Generator: Free AI image and style generator
Link: deepdreamgenerator.com
7. Runway ML: Free trial
Link: runwayml.com/pricing
8. Artbreeder: Free version available
Link: www.artbreeder.com
9. Uizard: AI-powered UI/UX design (free trial)
Link: www.uizard.io
10. Let’s Enhance: Free for limited use, enhances image quality
Link: letsenhance.io
Hands-on Example
Create a simple Instagram post using GIMP (free) and Adobe Firefly for AI-generated elements.
AI in Video Creation
1. Adobe Premiere Pro: Free 7-day trial
Link: www.adobe.com/products/premiere/free-trial-download.html
2. DaVinci Resolve: Free version available
Link: www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
3. Descript: Free version with limitations
Link: www.descript.com/pricing
4. Runway ML: Free with limited credits
Link: runwayml.com/pricing
5. Lumen5: Free plan for AI-powered video creation
Link: lumen5.com/pricing
6. Kapwing: Free plan for video editing and effects
Link: www.kapwing.com
7. Magisto: Free trial for AI-powered video editing
Link: www.magisto.com
8. Pictory: Free trial for AI video creation from text
Link: pictory.ai
9. InVideo: Free plan for AI-driven video editing
Link: invideo.io
10. Synthesia: Free trial for AI video creation
Link: www.synthesia.io
11. FlexClip: Free plan for AI-based video editing
Link: www.flexclip.com
12. Animoto: Free trial for creating marketing videos with AI
Link: animoto.com
13. CapCut: Free video editing app with AI features
Link: www.capcut.com
14. Wink: Free app with restrictions for quick video edits
Link: www.wink.com
Hands-on Example
Use CapCut to edit a video and apply effects using Runway ML for AI-driven transitions.
AI in Graphic Design
1. Canva: Free plan with AI-driven features
Link: www.canva.com/signup
2. Jasper Art: Free trial for AI-generated art
Link: www.jasper.ai
3. Designs.ai: Free trial for logo maker and social media post generator
Link: designs.ai/free-trial
4. Looka: AI-based logo maker (free trial)
Link: looka.com
5. Artbreeder: Free version for AI image generation
Link: www.artbreeder.com
6. Deep Dream Generator: Free for generating AI-style images
Link: deepdreamgenerator.com
7. VistaCreate: Free plan for AI-powered designs
Link: create.vista.com
8. Remove.bg: Free tool to remove backgrounds from images
Link: www.remove.bg
9. Fotor: AI-based design platform (free version available)
Link: www.fotor.com
10. Snappa: Free plan for AI-based social media graphic creation
Link: www.snappa.com
Hands-on Example
Create social media graphics using Canva's free plan and generate design assets using Jasper Art's free trial.
AI in 2D/3D Modeling & Animation
1. Blender: Free 3D modeling and animation software
Link: www.blender.org/download
2. DALL·E: Free trial for OpenAI users (AI image generation)
Link: openai.com/dall-e
3. Adobe Sensei: Free with Adobe trial
Link: www.adobe.com/sensei.html
4. Runway ML: Free trial for 3D animation effects
Link: runwayml.com/pricing
5. Lumen5: Free AI-powered video and animation
Link: lumen5.com/pricing
6. Animaker: Free plan for AI-powered animations
Link: www.animaker.com
7. Mixamo: Free tool for character rigging and animation
Link: www.mixamo.com
8. Spline: Free AI 3D modeling tool
Link: spline.design
9. Pictory: Free trial for AI video animations
Link: pictory.ai
10. MakeHuman: Free tool for AI-driven character modeling
Link: www.makehumancommunity.org
11. Meshy: Advanced 3D modeling AI tool
Link: www.meshy.ai
Hands-on Example
Use Meshy to create 3D models and generate animations using Mixamo.
AI in the Creative Process
1. ChatGPT: Free for generating creative ideas and storyboarding
Link: chat.openai.com
2. Jasper: Free trial for AI writing assistance
Link: www.jasper.ai
3. Copy.ai: Free plan for AI-generated copywriting
Link: www.copy.ai
4. Rytr: Free plan for AI content generation and ideation
Link: rytr.me
Hands-on Example
Use ChatGPT and Jasper to brainstorm creative ideas for a marketing campaign. Employ Copy.ai to write engaging content and Runway ML to create visuals for the campaign.
Final Project & AI Workflow Integration
Overview
Objective: Integrate the tools learned throughout the course into a comprehensive final project, such as a social media campaign, branding exercise, or product showcase.
Requirement: Utilize at least three different AI tools to streamline your workflow.
Free Resources
Google Slides: For presentations
Link: www.google.com/slides
Miro: Free plan for collaboration and idea mapping
Link: www.miro.com
Figma: Free plan for collaborative design
Link: www.figma.com
Hands-on Example
Create an ad concept using an ai tool for visual assets, an ai tool for generating a promotional video, and an ai tool for project planning and copywriting. Use Figma for team collaboration and workflow planning.
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