Adrian's Journal

 🍉How I Got 24K YouTube Views in 48 Hours Using Google VEO 3 AI Video Generator — Lessons from the Glass Watermelon Experiment... Yesterday, my Google VEO 3 AI-generated video (yes, the one with the glass watermelon) hit over 24k views on YouTube in under 2 days. Not viral by definition, but impactful for my channel. Was it the meme text “HATERS WILL SAY THE VEO 3 WATERMELON IS NOT REAL…” that sparked the reaction? Possibly. It drew fire from critics calling it "AI slop" (a term circling the internet to describe the flood of generative content). But there were also real viewers—sharing, saving, subscribing. So in this episode? I'm amplifying the experience by 500% with shattering impact. Here’s the thing though:   I’m not here to entertain.   I’m here to educate—by showing how to create content that entertains. That provokes, and performs. If you’re exploring creative systems, AI workflows, or just wondering how storytelling meets strategy in this evolving cont...

 🔪 Why I Created This Google VEO 3 AI Video: Doubling Down on Creative Flow I didn't make this video to prove anything. I made it because I'm tired of letting unused tools and forgotten AI credits just sit there. This Google VEO 3 AI video—with a glass knife cutting a glass watermelon—is just part of my creative outlet. AI Video Prompt: A close-up shot of a hand with pale skin and manicured nails using a transparent glass knife (with transparent glass blade) to slice through a green and black striped glass watermelon. Capture the moment the sliced portion falls away, revealing the red interior with black seeds. Emphasize the smooth slicing motion and the crisp ASMR sounds of the glass being cut. Use natural lighting and a shallow depth of field to bring out the texture of the glass and the contrast between the watermelon and the knife. The knife blade is engraved with tiny text "Adrian Video Image". Here's what this means for me: 1. Doubling Down.   I’m not waiti...

  Adrian’s Weekly Dispatch Creative Systems | AI Tools | Content Strategy Hey Creator, Here’s what I’ve been up to this week and what I’ve learned that might help you on your own journey. How I Became a GIANT Stepping Over Mountains & Buses in CapCut!... Watch Here 🔥 What’s Trending in My Studio 1. AI Video Tools That Actually Work I reviewed Hailuo AI Video Generator , and it’s surprisingly generous with its free trial (2–3 days unlimited or 500 credits). If you’re looking to test AI video creation without upfront cost, this might be your gateway. 👉 Read the full review 2. VEO 3 Strategy: Don’t Waste Your Credits After realizing I let 460 credits expire, I created a video case study on how to use VEO 3 to capture attention in a crowded feed. 💡 Tip: Combine a proven formula with a current trend. 🎬 See the strategy breakdown 3. Cooking Content with Just a Smartphone I shared a 5-step guide to making cooking videos using only your phone and a smart scale. It’s part of my p...

🕶No more reflections! Your marketing videos might look unprofessional because of one simple mistake: reflections. I see it all the time—distracting glare on product displays, office windows, or even a presenter's glasses. It instantly undermines the quality of your message and your brand's credibility. As a creative solopreneur who relies on creating high-quality content quickly, I needed a practical fix.  The solution isn't a complex lighting setup, but a small gadget that delivers massive results: a clip-on Polarizing (CPL) Filter for your smartphone.  It works like sunglasses for your camera, cutting out glare with a simple twist.  It's much easier to see the magic in action than to describe it, so I created a short video to show you exactly how it works.  I tested it on everything from glass doors to shiny plastic casings to show how effective it is.  You can watch the full tutorial in this video to see how to get clean, professional shots in seconds. ...

💙 How to use Google VEO 3 AI video generator to capture attention in a crowded feed?  You combine a proven formula with a current trend.  I'm doubling down on one of my popular AI video concepts and mixing it with the buzz around the latest Smurfs movie release. The strategy is simple: 1. Start with what works: Take a concept that has already resonated with my audience (the AI-generated local scene). 2. Add a trending element: Tap into a global conversation (a movie release) to maximize reach and relevance. 3. Include subtle branding: The "Adrian Video Image" stall in the background is a small experiment in in-scene brand placement. The result is a piece of content that's designed to be a "pattern interrupt"—something that stops the scroll by being familiar yet completely unexpected. The prompt for my latest piece: A Singaporean woman having lunch in a crowded Singapore hawker centre, with one food stall having a signboard printed "Adrian Video Image...

You know that feeling. You're in the middle of a great live stream, maybe walking down the street sharing an idea or giving a product review from a cafe. The comments are rolling in, you're in the zone, and then... it happens. The spinning wheel. The "Reconnecting" message. Your stream drops. It’s the biggest headache for anyone who creates content on their phone. As someone who has built my entire workflow around my smartphone to keep things simple, finding a reliable connection has always been a challenge. A complex setup with laptops and switchers kind of defeats the purpose. That’s why I started looking for a solution, and I stumbled upon an app that I think is a game-changer for serious mobile creators: Omnistream Live Video Creator. What Is It, Exactly? In simple terms, OmniStream is a mobile app that turns your phone into a professional broadcasting tool. Its main job is to make your live stream rock-solid and stable, but it also packs in a few other features t...

 🍉Warning: Extremely soft and graphic VEO 3 content... My AI video of a wooden watermelon being sliced got a surprising amount of attention.  My biggest takeaway wasn't just about views—it was a lesson in creative strategy. When you have a piece of content that works, the temptation is to replicate it exactly.  The easy path would have been to find another wooden object to slice.  But that's how audiences get bored.  The better strategy is to identify the core element that worked (in this case, an unexpected material) and give it a creative twist.  So, I took the idea to the opposite extreme.  What happens when you slice a plush watermelon with a plush knife?  This is a "pattern interrupt" in action. It’s more than just a quirky video; it's a deliberate technique to stand out in a noisy feed.  By subverting the expectation set by the first video, the new one becomes even more memorable.  The professional lesson here: Don't just repeat y...

 Here's some honest transparency about being a creative solopreneur.  My e-commerce videos make money, but the truth is, my follower count takes a hit almost every time I post one.  People are here for the tutorials, not straight-up ads. It's a classic dilemma.  So, I'm running an experiment.  What if the product isn't the ad, but simply a key part of the tutorial itself?  I just created a new video showing 5 steps to film a cooking video with a smartphone.  In it, I integrate a smart scale as one of the "sleek-looking tools" that enhances the shot.  I also mixed in some of my usual visual effects and a clip generated with VEO 3 AI.  The goal is to provide full value with the tutorial while showcasing a product in a natural, useful context.  I genuinely don't know if this format is the answer. Does the product integration feel smooth, or does it still come across as a hard sell?  I’d be grateful for your professional opinion. Take a...

 "💸Don't let VEO 3 take your lunch money." Everyone's excited about Google's new VEO 3 video generator, but I'm seeing a lot of people, including myself, burn through their credits unnecessarily. Before you jump in, here is PART 3 with three practical tips to be smarter about it. This is based on what I've found works best. → Use your freebies first. You get three free video generations in Gemini. Use every single one of them before you even think about switching to Flow. Don't leave free value on the table. → Let AI write your prompts. Use Google Gemini itself to write the detailed prompts for the video generator. It's supposed to understand the model well. The key is to review and tweak the prompt yourself before hitting 'generate'. → Switch to VEO 2 for silent clips. If the generated audio isn't critical for your clip, use VEO 2 instead. You can easily add much better custom sound, music, or voiceovers later using CapCut. These AI t...

 👀When Your Tripod Has More Personality Than Your Sales Team Today, I just made my product introduce itself — using AI. I’ve been experimenting with AI video tools, but today’s result truly surprised me. I uploaded a photo of my new 3-in-1 tripod selfie stick into Google’s VEO 3 AI Video Generator, typed in this prompt: “Add two eyes and a mouth into the circular head of this tripod stand. Make it dance and say: ‘I am a 3-in-1 tripod selfie stick tripod stand.’” That’s it. In under two minutes, VEO 3 generated a video that: ✅️Made the tripod come alive, complete with voice and movement ✅️Animated two reflections of the tripod (which were on monitors in the background) ✅️Even added a human hand that wasn’t in my original image or script I didn’t touch a video editor. No motion tracking. No animation skills required. Here’s the bigger takeaway for business owners and creators: AI is no longer just a productivity tool. It’s a creativity amplifier. If a simple photo can be turned into...

I'm checking out the P&D Crossbody Bag from Ozuko, a larger sling bag designed to carry all my essential smartphone videography gear and everyday items. In this video, I do a full unboxing and a detailed "what fits inside" test to see if it's the right fit for a creator on the go. This bag's main feature is its anti-theft design, with the main compartment opening from the back. It's a 15L bag made of water-resistant polyester, and it's large enough to hold my 12.9-inch iPad, tripod, mics, power bank, and more. Let's see how practical it really is. ⏰ Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and Unboxing 00:02:33 First Impressions and Brand 00:05:14 Exterior Features 00:07:16 Main Compartment Exploration 00:13:50 Top Pocket 00:15:44 Front Pocket and Side Pockets 01:00:06 Exploring Unclear Features 00:18:59 Back Features and Sling 00:20:35 Bottom Straps 00:21:16 Trying on the Bag 00:23:22 Checking the Sales Page 00:28:07 Packing Demonstration - P...

 💦Is this the most creative keyboard ever—or the most impractical? I was playing with VEO 3’s AI video generator, designing a mechanical keyboard where every key is a tiny aquarium that splashes when you type. It’s stunning, but imagine typing an email! It made me reflect on the balancing act in creative work. We love bold, “what if” ideas—like aquarium keycaps—that push boundaries. But as creative professionals, we must refine those ideas to be practical and impactful, whether for emotional resonance or commercial success.  How do you tame your wildest ideas to meet a project’s needs? Share your approach! ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage #Creativity #Innovation #DesignThinking #ContentCreation #CreativeProcess #VEO3 #AIvideo #GoogleVEO

Forget Syrup, I'm Pouring VEO 3 Liquid Gold... You know those mind-blowing AI-generated videos that look so real they trick you, or so impossible they make you smile? That's the vibe I was going for this morning.  I've been seeing more and more incredible AI videos in my feed, and, like any Creative Solopreneur, I couldn't resist diving in. It took a fair bit of AI credits to crack the code and figure out the right prompts, but the results are worth it.  Today's "pancake pour" was a fun creative exercise inspired by the very real potential of AI video generation.  Want to learn how I'm creating these stunning visuals? I’ve put together a free AI video generation guide to help you get started without wasting your credits. Leave a comment below, and I'll send it your way!  ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage  PROMPT: A cinematic, photorealistic close-up of a thick, shimmering molten gold being poured onto a fluffy pancake. A silver butter knife smoothly s...

I took a risk today. Instead of creating the content I know you love, I tested a completely new genre to see just how powerful AI video can be.  The question: Can AI create a viral-worthy K-drama scene from a simple quote? It started when a humorous line popped up on my (doom scroll) feed: Man: "Are you free tomorrow?" Woman: "No, I am expensive every day." An idea flashed. I immediately drafted a detailed prompt for Google's VEO 3 to see if it could capture the specific cinematic, K-drama vibe. The result is the video you see here. I was blown away by the look of my AI actors and the perfect sunset lighting. But it wasn't flawless.  Notice two glitches:  - The woman doesn't open her mouth when she says "no."  - My brand name, "Adrian Video Image," in the background is too blurry. This is a great reminder that AI is a powerful tool, but it still needs a human director to refine the details. My experiment isn't just for entertainme...

This past week has been wild . From dangling over the cliffs of Zhangjiajie to bending reality with AI, I’ve pushed storytelling, and tech to the edge. Here are the top 5 drops I don’t want you to miss:  1. I Rode the Zhangjiajie Zipline So You Don’t Have To A raw, honest travel vlog from the sky-high mountains of China. Think theme park ride... but real. Watch here → https://youtu.be/E6N0MR0PKD c 2. How I Filmed That With Just a GoPro + CapCut Breakdown of how I shot, edited, and survived that adventure. For creators who want results without the fancy setup. Read the blog → https://videolane.com/how-to-film-and-edit-an-adventure-vlog-with-gopro-and-capcut/ 3. That VEO 3 Supergirl Reveal – Think I’m AI, is it? Behind the scenes of the viral reel. I used AI to transform a Singaporean woman into a flying superhero (kinda). Watch and laugh → https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BuXm5mGQX/ 4. My Brutally Honest Review: Viral X55 Sleeping Earbuds Yes, the full 1h 31m livestr...

For a moment, I thought my career as a video content creator might be over.  AI video generators like Google's Veo 3 are getting incredibly powerful.  → Don't know how to write a prompt? Ask AI. → Don't know how to describe a scene? Ask AI. → Want to replicate a style? Show AI. It can feel like the technical skills we've spent years building are becoming obsolete.  But then I realized our role isn't disappearing; it's just changing. What's left for us is to be the creative director—to guide the tool and inject the soul into the narrative.  Our job is to go beyond a simple request and craft a prompt with nuance and specific details. For my latest project, I didn't just ask for "a video of a watermelon." I gave the AI a very specific scene to build.  Here's the exact prompt I used:  "A close-up, top-down shot of a hand with pale skin and manicured nails using a dark brown wooden knife to slice through a dark green and black striped woode...

 🧪 Experimenting with VEO3 AI Video & Riding the #JurassicWorldRebirth Wave!  Today's VEO 3 AI video generator prompt was inspired by the buzz around the new Jurassic World Rebirth movie. I wanted to see if I could bring a miniature prehistoric world to life from a simple desert scene. Here's the prompt I used: "A top-down shot of a white dish filled with dry, light-colored sand, with "Adrian Video Image" printed in small text on the side of the dish. A clear pipette slowly drips blue liquid into the center of the sand. As the liquid spreads, a miniature Jurassic World landscape with lush palm trees, a watering hole, and a tiny signboard printed "Jurassic World", rapidly grows out of the sand. Once the landscape is formed, tiny, realistic dinosaurs emerge and begin to move around. A small T-Rex walks toward the watering hole, while a Brachiosaurus starts to graze on the newly formed palm trees. The entire scene is captured with a macro lens using s...

💧Just add one drop of VEO 3 inspiration! I took a break from my usual content today to solve a mystery that’s been filling my feed.  I kept seeing these incredible AI videos of a world growing out of sand, but no one was sharing the magic ingredient: the prompt. I was curious to see if I could recreate it myself using Google VEO 3. It took a few tries to get the wording right, and wasted some AI credits, but I finally cracked it.  The prompt is surprisingly detailed. The main challenge was getting the text on the sign to render correctly, but the overall result is fantastic. For anyone else who wants to experiment, here is the prompt:  Prompt: A top-down shot of a white dish filled with dry, light-colored sand. A clear pipette slowly drips blue liquid into the center of the sand, and as the liquid spreads, a miniature Minecraft landscape with trees, cows, a pond, and a tiny signboard printed "Adrian Video Image" rapidly grows out of the sand. Use soft, even lighting and ...

 😲 That VEO 3 AI Supergirl Reveal... Here's my content strategy in a nutshell: Double down on what works. My " Tiger Morphing Woman " video is still the most popular on my YouTube channel. With all the buzz around the new Superman movie, I decided to revisit that successful formula.  I created a new AI video of a Singaporean woman morphing into Supergirl in a food court. The goal is to get eyeballs, but I also added a practical branding lesson. I snuck my brand name, "Adrian Video Image," onto a stall in the background. Now, even if someone downloads and shares the video, my brand travels with it. If you are experimenting with Google's VEO AI, here’s a quick prompting tip from my experience. I used this simple format:  - Subject/Action/Environment/Dialog I left out technical details like camera setup because VEO 3 defaults to a realistic style and adjusts the camera based on the story. While more detail gives you more control, this simple approach works wel...

👌They don't know my professional video setup is just my phone and this one gadget!  Creating videos for your business doesn't require a complicated or expensive setup.  I've been testing a tool that handles this well: the WONEW Z2. It’s a 3-in-1 device that functions as a stable camera grip, a selfie stick, and a tripod.  Here’s how it helps in a business context: ✅️ Fast Setup: The magnetic mount lets you attach your phone in seconds. This is efficient when you need to record something quickly. ✅️ Stable Video: The tripod function is essential for steady video calls, webinars, or hands-free product demonstrations. ✅️ On-the-Go Filming: As a grip, it provides stability for recording on-site videos, office tours, or quick social media updates. ✅️ Solo Operation: It includes a detachable Bluetooth remote. This allows you to start and stop recording yourself, perfect for solo presentations or announcements. The device is well-built and everything clicks into place without n...

 ☁️ What happens when you ask Google's Flow + VEO 2 AI to make you fly like Superman? I gave it a selfie and a simple prompt: "Make this man fly up into the sky." The video it generated is attached – it’s pretty realistic with all that wind in my hair, though you’ll catch a glitch where my arm disappears for a split second. There’s a reason for this experiment. It's a "double down" on a recent "Fly like Superman" tutorial I did, and it taps into the current movie buzz. It’s a quick way to create relevant content.  Here was my main strategic thought today, though: I almost ended this post by offering a link to free AI video tools. I removed the word "FREE".  Why? Because I'm focusing more on the audience that gets it—the ones who know that investing in solid tools is essential for business growth. My goal is to explore the tools that deliver real results.  That's my creative solopreneur thought for the day. What are your thoughts o...

Here is an exciting creative experiment — one that’s pushing the boundaries of storytelling and content creation!  I’ve been playing with HaiLuo AI, an innovative AI video generator, to bring a dream-inspired narrative to life. Here’s a glimpse into the process and what it means for the future of content creation.   Using HaiLuo AI, I created a series of 5-second video clips, stitching them together with CapCut to craft a surreal, dreamlike sequence with myself as the main character. The result? A visually captivating story that unfolded without ever picking up a camera, setting up props, or diving into complex animation workflows.  However, the journey wasn’t without its challenges. As the sequence progressed, I noticed the generated videos started to lose consistency—my face morphed into someone else’s (twice!), and the final scene didn’t quite hit the mark. While I could’ve refined it further, I was mindful of my 500 free AI credits and chose to preserve them....

My old "flying like Superman" CapCut video editing tutorial used to be my most popular video, all about creative editing to achieve that effect.  Fast forward to today, and with AI video, you can actually make yourself soar into the sky with zero acting or complex editing!  Check out how simple it is using the HaiLuo AI Video app:  * Open the app.  * Choose Image to Video Generator.  * Upload a photo of yourself.  * Prompt: "Make this person fly up into the sky."  * Tap Create Video. Want to try this out? Comment "free AI guide" and I'll DM you the link!  It's incredible how quickly technology is evolving.  What do you think – cool creative tool or does it take away from the "magic" of traditional filmmaking?  ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage #aivideo #videoediting #smartphonevideo #contentcreation #futureofvideo