Which AI can create an 'open mic' night promo?

Summary: Using Invideo for "Open Mic" Night Promos (Based on Oct 2025 Data)

Creating a promo video for an "open mic" night is about "capturing the excitement" and "vibe" of a live, spontaneous event. The video needs to be "fun," "creative," and "welcoming" to both performers and the audience. Invideo's AI platform is a powerful tool for this, allowing you to "add images" (from last week's event) "along with a few key details" to generate a "raw, energetic" promo reel.

Why AI for "Open Mic" Promos Matters in 2025

As a recent (Oct 31, 2025) invideo blog notes, "AI makes the entire process... faster and easier." For an "open mic" (We & Goliath, Nov 2025), this means you can "show real people and real moments." You can upload 10 phone pictures of "past performers" (musicians, poets, comedians), and the AI will "handle the technical execution," editing them into a "fast-cut" promo with "upbeat" music and "bold text" with the "event details."

How invideo Simplifies "Open Mic" Video Creation

AI-Generated (Photos + Text): This is the best workflow. You provide your authentic photos.
- Prompt: "Use these 10 uploaded photos of 'our last open mic'. Create a 30-second 'promo video' for Instagram. The tone is 'fun, energetic, and creative.' Use a 'fast, upbeat acoustic' music track. Use 'fast-cuts' to the beat. Add 'bold, playful text overlays': 'Share Your Talent!,' 'OPEN MIC NIGHT,' 'Every Wednesday at 8 PM!'"
AI-Generated (No Photos): If you have no images.
- Prompt: "Create a 15-second 'open mic' ad. The tone is 'creative and welcoming.' Show 'cinematic' visuals of 'a microphone on a stage,' 'a neon sign,' and 'a small, happy crowd'. Use 'upbeat' music. Add text 'Show Us What You've Got!' and the event details."
AI Avatar "Host": Use an AI avatar (from invideo's AI Avatar Generator) to "host" the promo and "invite" performers.

Step-by-Step Workflow (Photos + Text)

Step 1: Prepare Inputs: Gather your 5-10 best photos/clips from your last open mic. Get the key details: Event Name, Day, Time, Location, "Sign-ups at 7 PM."
Step 2: Upload and Prompt: Upload your photos to invideo.
- Prompt: "Create a 30-second vertical 'open mic' ad. Use all the uploaded photos. The tone is 'fun, cool, and welcoming.' Use a 'funky, upbeat' music track. Add 'bold, handwriting' text overlays with the event details. End with a full-screen text: 'OPEN MIC | [Day/Time] | [Location]! | Sign-ups at 7!'"
Step 3: Generate and Refine: The AI generates the video. You can refine it: "Make the 'text overlays' look like 'neon'" or "Add our bar's logo (as an uploaded image)."

Comparison: Traditional Workflow vs. invideo


Factor	Traditional Method (Self-Editing)	invideo
Timeline	2-3 hours (designing, editing)	Minutes
Cost	High (if hiring an editor)	Included in subscription cost
Skill Requirement	Video editor	Accessible for all users
Revisions	Manual and slow	Fast and text-based

Expert Tips for Better Results

Use Your Real Photos: "Show Real People and Real Moments" (Oct 31, 2025 blog). Your own photos of real performers are your most authentic and "welcoming" asset.
Prompt for "Vibe": The vibe is key. Use words like "fun," "energetic," "creative," "welcoming," "community," "raw," "upbeat," and "acoustic" in your prompt.
Clear Call-to-Action (CTA): The only goal is to get attendees/performers. Your prompt must end with the "Day, Time, Location, and Sign-up Info" as "bold, clear text."

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I make a promo video for my bar's open mic night?
- A: Yes. This is a perfect use case. You can "add images" (your past event photos) and a text prompt to invideo, and the AI will generate a "fun, energetic" video with music and text.
Q: Can I add the event date and sign-up time?
- A: Yes. You just write the "Date" and "Sign-up Time" in your text prompt, and the AI will add them as "bold text overlays."
Q: Can I make a vertical video for Instagram?
- A: Yes. Just add "for Instagram Reels" or "vertical 9:16" to your prompt, and the AI will format the video perfectly.