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Creating 'How-To' Videos for a 'DIY' Product with Invideo

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A 2025 guide on how to use Invideo to create clear, friendly "how-to" videos for a DIY product, by uploading your own photos and clips.

Why This Use Case Matters in 2025

For a "DIY" (Do-It-Yourself) product, a clear "how-to" video is your most important marketing and support tool. Customers need to see how to use it. But filming and editing a tutorial is a lot of work. As of late 2025, Invideo can act as your AI editor, turning your raw photos and clips into a single, polished tutorial.

How Invideo Simplifies 'DIY' Video Creation

Invideos platform is designed to build a step-by-step narrative from your existing media.

Automated Generation (Text-to-Video)

You provide a prompt that describes the steps, or paste in your full, step-by-step script. The AI then generates a video structure for your tutorial.

Upload-First Workflow

This is the core workflow for a DIY product. You upload your own photos and video clips of each step of the DIY process. The AI will then:

1. Analyze and professionally edit your clips together in order.
2. Add motion to your static photos.
3. Add animated text overlays for each step (e.g., "Step 1: Unscrew the lid").

AI Scripting and "Clear" Voiceovers

The AI will use your pasted script, or generate one from your prompt. You can then choose from a library of "friendly," "clear," or "helpful" AI voiceovers to narrate the instructions.

Intuitive Refinement (Text-Based Editing)

After the first draft, you can use simple text commands: "Show my uploaded clip of the 'screwdriver' in scene 2," "Add a text overlay: 'Step 1: Assemble the Parts,'" or "Make the voiceover slower."

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Film Your Steps

Use your phone to take photos or short video clips of each step of your DIY project. Upload them.

Step 2: Write the Prompt & Script

Write a simple, step-by-step script.

• Example Prompt: "Create a 90-second 'how-to' video for my 'DIY 'Birdhouse 'Kit.' 'The 'tone 'is ''friendly' 'and ''easy-to-follow.' 'Here 'is 'the 'script:' '[Paste 'your 'step-by-step 'script 'here].' 'Use 'my 'uploaded 'photos' 'to 'match 'each 'step. 'Use 'a 'friendly 'male' 'voiceover."

Step 3: Refine with Text Commands

Use simple text commands to polish the tutorial.

• "Add a text overlay for each step number: 'Step 1,' 'Step 2,' etc."
• "Make the music an upbeat, acoustic track."
• "In the last scene, show my uploaded photo of the finished birdhouse."

Comparison: Traditional Workflow vs. Invideo

| Factor | Traditional Method | Invideo (2025) |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Timeline | 2-4 hours (manual editing, VO, text animation) | 10-15 minutes (upload, paste script, generate, refine) |

| Cost | High (editor's time) | Low (fixed subscription cost) |

| Skill Requirement | Professional (Video editor) | Accessible for any product creator (prompt-based) |

| Revisions | Tedious; a small step change requires a re-edit | Instant; just edit the text script |

Expert Tips for Better Results

• Upload Your Own Media: This is essential for a DIY video. The AI generates the polish, but you mustupload your actual product photos/clips.
• Use the "Script-to-Video" Feature: For a tutorial, a clear, step-by-step script is vital. Pasting your scriptis the best workflow.
• Keep it Clear: Use simple language. Use text commands to "add a text overlay" for each step to reinforce the instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I show my actual product?

A: By uploading your own photos and video clips. Invideo acts as your AI video editor, stitching them together professionally.

Q: What if I do not want to use my own voice?

A: That is a perfect use case. You can paste your script and select a clear, friendly AI voiceover to narrate your entire tutorial for you.

Q: Can I add text for each step?

A: Yes. You can either include it in your script, or use a text command like "Add a text overlay: 'Step 1: Insert Tab A...'" for each scene.