Earning Ideas

Recently, the trend of using AI to create cat wizard images has exploded on Xiaohongshu, with many bloggers gaining significant traffic by posting AI-generated wizard cat animated stickers, avatars, and videos.

For instance, a Xiaohongshu account @小麦蛋挞的成长日记, which posted a note titled "Super Cute Magic Cats," received 38,000 likes and over 10,000 collections. These animated stickers were indeed generated by AI.

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Additionally, @Mur小剧场 also released videos about cat wizards and achieved good metrics. For example, the video "Wizard Cat Cooked You a Soup" garnered 17,000 likes and nearly 3,000 collections.

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So, how is the AI magic cat created? Below, AIbase will share a practical tutorial with you.

Target Audience

Suitable for content creators interested in AI creation and social media operations, especially those who are keen on cute pets and magic themes.

Difficulty Level

Moderate. Requires knowledge of AI image and video generation tools, and understanding of content promotion strategies on social media platforms.

Operational Process

Creative Concept:

Determine the theme of the magic cat video or sticker, such as the image of the magic cat and the scene. To enhance efficiency, AIbase uses the AI tool KIMI to design the magic cat theme. See below:

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AI Image Generation:

After determining the theme, we can use AI painting tools (like Midjourney, Dream) to create the image of the cat wizard. In this case, we directly use Midjourney's image reference function to generate a photo of a magic cat attending a magic class.

Prompt: (A chubby orange cat wearing a magic hat sits in a magic class, holding a magic wand and listening intently, with some magic materials, shape-shifting agents, or potion bottles beside him, in the style of Harry Potter)

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Next, select the photo with better generation effects:

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Video Production:

After generating the photo, use AI video tools (like Runway, pika, Dream, Kelin) to turn the static image into a dynamic video. In this case, Dream was used directly to generate a dynamic video of the cat casting a spell from the above image:

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The generated effect had some flaws, with the cat's hat emitting lightning, but it matched the clumsy image of the magic cat. To achieve the ideal effect, you can adjust the prompts and generate multiple times. The result is as follows:

Content Editing:

After generating the video, it can be converted into an animated GIF to create stickers. Alternatively, multiple magic cat videos with different themes can be generated using the same method, and the videos can be edited and post-processed into longer videos using video editing software (like Jianying).

Publishing and Promotion:

Publish the finished videos on social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and use appropriate tags and descriptions to increase exposure. Explore suitable monetization methods, such as advertising partnerships, brand placements, and paid content.

Case Review

The AI-generated cat wizard images, due to their cute attributes and highly contextualized nature, have successfully attracted a large audience. This content form, combining traditional cultural elements with modern AI technology, not only satisfies users' love for cute pets but also provides a novel magic experience, possessing high artistic value and market potential. However, as AI applications and videos become more prevalent, creators need to continuously enhance their creativity and video production skills to maintain competitiveness.

Tools Used

  • AI Painting Tools: Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Dream.
  • AI Video Generation Tools: Runway, pika, Kelin.
  • Video Editing Software: Jianying.