Earning Ideas
Use AI tools to generate video tutorials featuring celebrity images (such as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian) to attract attention and gain massive traffic. Monetize through platform ad revenue, paid courses, or directing traffic to private domains. For example, the account @onlocklearning on TikTok has gained 213,800 followers using this method.
Target Audience
- Content creators with basic video editing skills
- People familiar with self-media platform operation rules
- Education industry professionals (providing professional knowledge)
- People sensitive to AI tools and good at catching trends
Difficulty Level
★★★☆☆ (Moderate) - The tool is relatively easy to use, but be aware of copyright risks, video quality optimization, and platform rules.
Operation Process Method
One: Decide What to Teach & Choose Who Will Teach (Planning Stage):
Set the Topic: Clarify what you want to teach people. For example: third-grade math (multiplication table), junior high school algebra (solving equations), life tips? Choose a topic you know or can find materials for.
Choose the "Star Teacher": Think about which celebrity is most popular and attractive for your class? For example, Kanye West or Kim Kardashian mentioned in the news, or other well-known celebrities. Choose one that matches your theme's style.
Two: Write the "Lecture Script" (Content Preparation):
Write the Script: Write the knowledge point like a short story, turning it into what the "star teacher" would say. The sentences should be simple, clear, and interesting! For example: "Hey, I'm Kanye West, today I'll teach you a skill cooler than writing songs — solving equations!"
Find Images/PPT: Prepare some images for class, such as math formula images, example diagrams, or simple PPT slides. This makes the video clearer.
Three: Use the "AI Magic Wand" to Make Videos (Video Generation):
Find AI Tools: Use AI video tools like HeyGen (you can find them by searching online).
Select the "Star Teacher" Image: In the tool, find or upload the photo of the celebrity you chose (note: it's best to use the compliant image library provided by the tool to avoid using network images that may infringe copyrights).
Let the "Teacher" Speak: Paste the written script into the tool. The tool will make the "celebrity" speak, just like a real person reciting your lines! It's like dubbing a doll.
Add "Teaching Props": Upload the prepared images or PPTs into the tool and place them in suitable positions in the video, so the "star teacher" can point and explain.
Four: Make the Video More Attractive (Simple Editing):
Edit It: Use free mobile apps like CapCut or 剪映 to slightly trim the beginning and end of the AI-generated video.
Add Sound: Add background music (find free royalty-free music) to make the video more lively.
Add Subtitles: Add Chinese subtitles in the app to help people understand better.
Five: Publish the Video for Everyone to See (Publishing and Operations):
- Choose the Right Platform: Post the finished video on platforms where many people watch, such as Douyin, Kuaishou, WeChat Video Account, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok.
- Give a Good Title: The video title should be attractive! For example: "Kim Kardashian teaches you linear equations, if you don't learn, it's my fault!" Or "Millions of netizens are watching! Kanye West's algebra class is too amazing!"
Add Tags: Add relevant tags in the video description, such as
#AI Teaching,#Kanye West,#Primary School Math,#Algebra,#Amazing AI, so it's easier to be found.
- Post Frequently: Don't just post one, prepare several different "star teaching" videos on different topics and post them regularly.
Monetization Methods
Platform Revenue: If your video gets a lot of views (high playback count), platforms like YouTube and Xigua Video will share ad revenue with you (subject to platform requirements).
Sell Courses or Materials: In the video or introduction, say: "Want to learn more? Click here to buy the complete course or learning materials!" Redirect traffic to your own store or knowledge payment platform to sell courses.
Ad Collaboration: After the video becomes popular, educational institutions or other companies may approach you to promote their products in your videos and pay you advertising fees.
Risk Avoidance
- Avoid Real Name Infringement: Don't use the real name of the celebrity as the account name or over暗示 it's a real person. It's best to mark it as "AI-generated" or "Virtual Character Teaching".
- Use Safe Materials: Try to use the official image libraries provided by AI tools or obtain explicitly authorized commercial celebrity portrait materials. Very Important!
- Ensure Content Reliability: The knowledge points taught must not be wrong! Don't mislead others.
- Understand Platform Rules: Before publishing, check each platform's regulations regarding this type of AI video.
Case Evaluation
Strengths: The biggest highlight of this model is using the celebrity effect to quickly drive massive traffic at very low cost (mainly the AI tool subscription fee), which has a strong eye-catching effect, especially suitable for new self-media creators who need to quickly scale up. The combination of teaching and celebrities has natural topic appeal and virality.
Risks and Challenges: The core risk lies in legal issues related to celebrity image rights, which can easily lead to complaints or removal, even legal disputes. It is essential to strictly choose compliant material sources and clearly mark AI-generated content. Content homogenization may occur quickly, requiring continuous innovation in topics and video quality improvement. Over-entertainment may weaken the seriousness of teaching.
Recommendations: Under the premise of legality and compliance (this is the survival bottom line), consider collaborating with virtual idols or building your own IP to reduce risks. Effectively converting traffic into private domains or more systematic and in-depth knowledge payment products is key to enhancing long-term value and avoiding reliance on a single channel. Paying attention to platform policy changes is crucial.
Tools Used
- Core AI Video Generation Tools: HeyGen (or similar ones like Synthesia, D-ID - offering AI digital humans and voice synthesis)
- Material/Script Assistance Tools: ChatGPT (helps generate teaching scripts/ideas)
- Graphic Design Tools (Optional): Canva (create teaching PPTs/illustrations)
- Video Editing Tools: CapCut, or the free and easy-to-use mobile app 必剪 (CapCut)
- Publication Platforms: Douyin, Kuaishou, WeChat Video Account, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Bilibili, etc., short video platforms.
- Knowledge Payment/E-commerce Platforms (For Monetization): WeChat Mini Store, Zhihu Planet, Xiaoe Tong, Douyin Shop, YouTube Memberships/Products Shelves, etc.