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Building the Curriculum Framework 0:02
Josh Lomelino discusses the progress made on the initial curriculum framework and the transition to building out additional details.
Emphasis on focusing on actions and outcomes, particularly in Unit 2, which involves improving health markers.
Josh outlines the milestones and action steps, including setting up a health dashboard and creating a vision plan for health markers.
The importance of aligning action steps with outcomes and ensuring they are written in outcomes form.
Defining Action Steps and Milestones 1:03
Josh details the three milestones and associated action steps for improving health markers.
The action steps include getting medical labs, setting up a health dashboard, and creating a vision plan.
Josh emphasizes the need to reuse and adapt these action steps for other parts of the curriculum.
The growth arc for students involves becoming aware of their health markers, visualizing their current state, and planning for improvement.
Mapping Action Steps to Outcomes 5:12
Josh explains the process of mapping action steps to outcomes and ensuring they align with the journey arc.
The final matrix is used to record and validate the teaching plan, ensuring it helps students achieve their goals.
Josh copies and pastes action steps as a starting point, emphasizing the importance of alternating colors for clarity.
The matrix helps in structuring and organizing the curriculum, making it easier to see the progress and alignment with outcomes.
Developing Assessments and Teaching Topics 6:52
Josh introduces the concept of assessments and their role in the curriculum, using a lecture-demo-apply model.
The importance of aligning assessments with outcomes and ensuring they contribute to higher levels of learning.
Josh discusses the process of breaking down assessments into smaller tasks and ensuring they are correlated with outcomes.
The need for a structured approach to course mapping, moving from lower to higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
Creating a Structured Curriculum Plan 14:33
Josh emphasizes the importance of having a clear plan for each unit, including teaching topics and assessments.
The lecture-demo-apply model is used to structure the curriculum, with lectures focusing on conceptual understanding and demos on application.
Josh outlines the process of creating a demo for setting up a health dashboard and a vision plan.
The importance of having a placeholder for tools and resources that will be developed later in the process.
Iterative Development and Refinement 21:24
Josh describes the iterative process of developing the curriculum, including taking walks to brainstorm ideas.
The use of AI to query and organize thoughts, creating structured outlines and assignment sheets.
The importance of having a clear labeling system for organizing curriculum content.
Josh emphasizes the need to wait until the plan is solid before creating content to ensure it aligns with the success path.
Finalizing the Curriculum Plan 33:57
Josh discusses the final steps in the curriculum development process, including copying and pasting items into project management software.
The importance of having a clear plan for each unit, with each topic mapped to an outcome.
Josh emphasizes the need for a final check to ensure there are no dangling topics or content that does not align with outcomes.
The focus on success and ensuring that the curriculum helps students move towards their goals.
Here are some strategies to make the curriculum development process more iterative and adaptable:
Creating a Curriculum Plan End to End
Creating Engaging Curriculum Plans 0:04
Josh Lomelino introduces the process of creating curriculum plans that engage and empower students, blending accredited programs with public-facing classes.
He shares a personal anecdote about a professor's advice on being a "sage on the stage" versus a "guide on the side," emphasizing the importance of learner engagement.
Josh discusses the principles of game design and the importance of motivation in creating engaging learning experiences.
He highlights the need to align curriculum planning with the question, "What can I do with this?" to make learning meaningful and actionable.
Framework for Aligning Program and Course Outcomes 6:28
Josh introduces a framework shared by Julie Basler, the nationwide accreditation director, which aligns program and course outcomes.
He explains the triangular approach, starting with the school mission, followed by program missions, program outcomes, and finally, class competencies.
Josh emphasizes the importance of mapping these outcomes to specific class-level outcomes to create targeted and efficient courses.
He shares his experience of optimizing the workflow to create entire course plans in less than a day, significantly reducing the time and effort previously required.
Success Path Planning and Journey Mapping 20:10
Josh introduces the concept of success path planning and journey mapping, using a UX design approach to create a motivational learning experience.
He explains the stages of a learner's journey, from awareness to success, and the characteristics associated with each stage.
Josh discusses the importance of using the right verbs to describe success milestones and outcomes, aligning them with the learner's progress.
He provides an example of mapping course outcomes to specific milestones and action steps, ensuring a clear path for learners to achieve their goals.
Bloom's Taxonomy and Hierarchy of Learning 46:58
Josh introduces Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework for designing learning outcomes, outlining the different levels of learning from knowledge to evaluation.
He explains the importance of using specific verbs at each level to describe the types of learning activities and outcomes.
Josh provides a cheat sheet for Bloom's Taxonomy, listing verbs for each level to help in writing outcome statements.
He emphasizes the need to build a foundation of knowledge and comprehension before moving to higher-order thinking skills like analysis and evaluation.
Creating Course Outcomes and Mapping to Lessons 1:07:43
Josh demonstrates the process of creating course-level outcomes using Bloom's Taxonomy, starting with knowledge and moving to evaluation.
He provides examples of course outcomes and maps them to specific lessons and activities, ensuring alignment with the overall learning goals.
Josh discusses the importance of using the right verbs to describe what learners will be able to do, making the outcomes actionable and measurable.
He emphasizes the need to continuously refer back to the course outcomes to ensure that all lessons and activities support the desired learning objectives.
Curriculum Planning Matrix and Assessment Mapping 1:33:43
Josh introduces the curriculum planning matrix, a tool for mapping course outcomes to specific lessons and assessments.
He explains the structure of the matrix, including metadata, time tracking, and assessment mapping, to create a cohesive and purposeful learning experience.
Josh demonstrates how to map weekly outcomes to specific lessons and activities, ensuring that each lesson supports a clear learning objective.
He emphasizes the importance of aligning lessons with course outcomes and using the matrix to track progress and measure success.
Detailed Curriculum Planning Example 1:33:58
Josh provides a detailed example of a curriculum plan for a social media and digital marketing class, demonstrating the complete planning process.
He explains the metadata, time tracking, and assessment mapping for the class, including the total hours required and the distribution of activities.
Josh highlights the importance of aligning lessons with course outcomes and using the curriculum planning matrix to ensure a cohesive and purposeful learning experience.
He emphasizes the need to continuously review and refine the curriculum to ensure it meets the learning goals and supports the success of the learners.
Final Steps and Tools for Curriculum Planning 1:35:42
Josh summarizes the key steps in the curriculum planning process, including brainstorming phases, mapping outcomes, and creating detailed lesson plans.
He emphasizes the importance of using the right verbs and aligning lessons with course outcomes to create a motivational and engaging learning experience.
Josh provides tools and resources, including templates and cheat sheets, to help in the curriculum planning process.
He encourages continuous review and refinement of the curriculum to ensure it meets the learning goals and supports the success of the learners.
Creating a Curriculum Plan End to End 1:35:58
Josh Lomelino introduces the concept of a built-in scheduling tool for planning and deadlines.
Discussion on the use of rubrics for assessment, especially in public-facing courses.
Josh explains the assignment sheet and its role in outlining the entire assessment process.
High-level goals and outcomes are outlined, emphasizing the end-to-end planning process.
Project Scenario and Assignment Steps 1:42:58
Josh emphasizes starting with a project scenario and providing examples and rationale.
The assignment steps are flexible, ranging from 16 weeks to as short as five weeks.
Each assignment is broken down into specific steps with submission information and a rubric.
The rubric includes categories like business overview, customer avatars, competitive research, and a process book.
Grading and Accreditation Preparation 1:45:07
Josh discusses the importance of grading and rubrics for accreditation purposes.
The process involves pre-planning grading points and distinct grading categories.
External documentation is used before executing the plan within an LMS.
The document is not completed in one pass but unfolds week by week.
Success Path and Competency Development 1:47:18
Josh outlines the success path from initial unhappiness to transformation.
Focus on teaching students to develop the necessary competencies.
Thinking creatively and getting away from the computer helps in the ideation process.
Josh plans to use audio recordings to capture free-forming thoughts and ideas.
Leveraging AI for Content Creation 1:50:39
Josh explains the use of AI tools like Otter AI to transcribe audio recordings.
The transcript helps generate learning outcomes and lesson plans from the speaker's own words.
The process involves recording thoughts in sequence and combining them into a single file.
The final output provides a structured outline for content creation.
Finalizing the Curriculum Plan 2:08:57
Josh emphasizes the importance of having a clear success path with five to six phases.
The final output includes a detailed transcript and summary of ideas.
The process helps in creating targeted content that aligns with the success path.
The final matrix serves as a knowledge base for querying and generating new ideas.
Implementing the Plan 2:12:18
Josh discusses the importance of mapping ideas to specific phases of the success path.
The process involves querying the knowledge base for lesson ideas and action items.
The final matrix includes practical tips and techniques for developing a healthy lifestyle.
The approach ensures that the curriculum is actionable and moves learners towards their goals.
Refining the Content 2:15:00
Josh plans to refine the content by focusing on specific lessons and their details.
Each lesson is dedicated to a single audio recording and subsequent transcription.
The process helps in generating detailed video scripts and lesson plans.
The final output includes a clear structure for the entire course experience.
Creating a Knowledge Base 2:22:41
Josh emphasizes the importance of creating a knowledge base for future reference.
The knowledge base includes all key steps, tools, and resources used in the process.
The approach ensures that the final curriculum is comprehensive and actionable.
The knowledge base serves as a resource for continuous improvement and content creation.
Final Thoughts and Encouragement 2:23:38
Josh encourages participants to query their own brains and use AI tools for brainstorming.
The process helps in generating a variety of assets and content ideas.
The final matrix includes a detailed outline for the entire course experience.
The approach ensures that the curriculum is designed to help learners achieve their goals and become raving fans.
Here are strategies you can use to create engaging and motivational learning experiences for students.
Here are some key strategies Josh Lomelino discussed for creating engaging and motivational learning experiences:
How to Use Otter AI to Generate Lecture and Demo Scripts and Outlines
Summary
How can we leverage the hierarchy of learning and Bloom's Taxonomy to create a structured and engaging curriculum?
To leverage the hierarchy of learning and Bloom's Taxonomy to create a structured and engaging curriculum, here are the key steps:
1. Start with the desired course-level outcomes. Identify 3-6 key things you want students to be able to do by the end of the course. Use verbs from the higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy like "evaluate", "create", "analyze".
2. Break down those high-level outcomes into more granular weekly or module-level objectives. For each week/module, determine what students should be able to do, using verbs that align with the appropriate level of Bloom's Taxonomy (e.g. "identify", "explain", "apply").
3. Map your teaching topics and activities to directly support the learning objectives. Ensure there is a clear connection between what you're teaching and the skills/knowledge students need to demonstrate.
4. Design assessments that allow students to show their mastery of the objectives, progressing from lower-level recall to higher-order application and evaluation.
5. Structure the learning experience to gradually build students' competency. Start with foundational knowledge and comprehension, then provide opportunities to apply, analyze, and ultimately evaluate and create.
6. Incorporate active learning techniques that engage students and get them practicing the desired skills, not just passively consuming information.
By aligning your curriculum design to the hierarchy of learning and Bloom's Taxonomy, you can create a purposeful, scaffolded learning experience that moves students towards the targeted outcomes in an engaging way. The key is maintaining that clear line of sight from your high-level goals down to the weekly activities.
003 - Continue Programming your Character
In this session we will be brainstorming your creative ideas for your character. Follow along and create your brainstorming sketches.
Get started with Processing by clicking here to load the editor.
Check out the student example, the Moody Ninja
Also, check out the student example, Josh's Water Bottle.
Automated Video Production Pipeline
This video guides you through setting up an automated video production pipeline, from selecting and testing brand voices using Eleven Labs to pairing them with digital avatars in HeyGen. By following the steps, you'll learn how to catalog and integrate voices, match them with visual characters, and generate preview videos for evaluation. Once you complete the video, you'll be able to efficiently create, test, and organize multiple spokesperson options for your brand's automated content generation. This process empowers you to streamline video production and build a scalable library of branded video assets.
Following are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Identify suitable brand voices using generative AI tools.
Catalog and organize voice and avatar options for efficient selection.
Integrate third-party voices into video production platforms.
Pair voices with digital avatars to create compelling spokesperson combinations.
Generate and preview automated video content for evaluation.
Document and track production assets for streamlined workflow.
Select and finalize top spokesperson options for automated content generation.
Introduction to Automated Video Production Pipeline (00:00:00 – 00:00:59)
Josh kicks off the demo by outlining the goal: selecting brand-aligned voices and digital doubles (either your own clone or hired actors), organizing those assets, and laying out the end-to-end steps needed to spin up a fully automated video production pipeline.
Content Sequencing Concept and Cloning (00:00:59 – 00:02:20)
He explains the core idea of building a repeatable sequence of content—cloning a finished production over and over—so you can continually generate new videos by plugging different scripts into the same automated workflow.
Defining Digital Doubles and Voice Types (00:02:20 – 00:03:11)
Josh clarifies terminology (digital twin vs. digital double), walks through the two main “buckets” of voice assets (personality-based clones vs. spokesperson avatars), and discusses how to mix and match them depending on your brand needs.
Selecting Platforms for Generative AI and Deployment (00:03:11 – 00:04:00)
He emphasizes the importance of vetting your generative-AI tools—voice engines and video avatars—and making sure they’re compatible with your target platforms before committing to any given solution.
Brand-Focused Workflow and SRT Utilization (00:04:00 – 00:05:25)
Josh decides to focus on one streamlined method for this demo, using a single SRT transcript file as the “source of truth” for automation—underscoring that a clean, well-formatted SRT is absolute gold when you’re architecting an automated pipeline.
Importing SRT and Leveraging Automation (00:05:25 – 00:07:40)
He shows how to import the SRT into the voice-generation platform, highlighting how the time-coded script drives every subsequent step—from audio rendering to scene assembly.
Setting Up Voice Design in ElevenLabs (00:07:40 – 00:11:49)
A step-by-step walkthrough of testing voice presets, tweaking text lengths, integrating third-party voices, and crafting voice-design prompts to nail down the exact tone and style you want.
Managing Credits and Reviewing Generated Audio (00:11:49 – 00:15:46)
Josh demonstrates how to monitor and conserve your generation credits, preview the rendered audio, swap out placeholder text, and ensure you’re only spending resources on polished clips.
Applying Voiceover and Text Overlays to Video (00:15:46 – 00:19:08)
He attaches the finalized voice track to the video timeline, adds and styles text overlays (centering, contrast adjustments), and assembles the basic video composition ready for export.
Enhancing Prompts with AI Tools for Voice Design (00:19:08 – 00:22:04)
Introduces additional AI utilities for brainstorming and refining your voice-design prompts—showing how to iterate until you get a sample that truly matches your brand voice.
API Key Handling and Asset Export Configuration (00:22:04 – 00:27:28)
A practical guide on securely copying your ElevenLabs API key, configuring export settings (e.g., 4K output), and organizing all generated files into branded folders for easy access.
Frame Rate Considerations and Quality Checks (00:27:28 – 00:31:42)
Notes the default 25 fps setting, explains how frame rate impacts perceived motion, and walks through checking your export quality to avoid any unexpected artifacts.
Avatar Adjustments, Project Naming, and Fallbacks (00:31:42 – 01:05:16)
Josh covers fine-tuning avatar scale and positioning, updating project names for consistency, and setting up fallback workflows if you need to swap voices or visuals mid-pipeline.
Avatar Replacement and Cataloging (00:31:42 – 00:34:06)
Pair your chosen voice with visuals by replacing the default avatar, browsing through the 21 “looks” in each category, using the snipping tool to capture promising thumbnails, and logging each candidate’s name and category in your tracking spreadsheet.
Avatar Testing and Video Formatting (00:34:07 – 00:36:24)
Brainstorm voice–visual combinations (e.g. “August”), select a portrait-mode avatar, preview the static image, upload any custom avatars into the pipeline, drag your source video beneath the avatar layer, and confirm the composition and framing.
Voice-Avatar Sync and Quality Comparison (00:36:24 – 00:37:39)
Generate audio samples to compare HeyGen vs. ElevenLabs quality, force-refresh the clip to confirm it’s using the intended voice (e.g. Ryan Kirk), and watch for the spinning indicator to verify successful render.
Preview Generation and File Labeling (00:38:10 – 00:39:11)
Render a 4K preview of the voice-avatar pairing, then label the export asset with your convention (e.g. 001_RyanKirk_CharlieAvatar) so each test remains organized and easily identifiable.
Pipeline Duplication for Variant Testing (00:39:11 – 00:41:15)
Duplicate the entire sequence to create “Test 002,” swap in a new avatar (such as Colton), explore lifestyle/UGC categories, and note how background removal and frame size affect the final look.
Background Removal and Frame Adjustments (00:41:15 – 00:42:32)
Apply the background-remover tool to avatars with built-in backgrounds, observe any cut-offs (like arms being cropped), tweak the canvas framing, and decide between static vs. transparent backgrounds based on brand needs.
Third-Party Voice Integration Workflow (00:42:32 – 00:44:03)
In the “My Voices” tab, toggle on integrated voices (e.g. Charlie), heart your favorites so they surface first, preview each sample, and ensure the API integration is active before proceeding.
Voice Audition Labeling and Mood Board Documentation (00:44:03 – 00:47:09)
Name each audition (e.g. 002_CharlieAvatar), update your mood board with snipped thumbnails, record which browser tab or category each came from, and keep this documentation up to date for reproducibility.
Frame Rate and Credit Management (00:47:09 – 00:48:06)
Note the default 25 fps setting—mismatches can cause audio sync issues—toggle off “Avatar 4” if you’re on an unlimited plan, and monitor your generation credits to avoid unexpected limits.
Styling and Folder Organization (00:48:06 – 00:49:29)
Adjust text overlay colors to maintain contrast (match your brand palette), create new folders for each batch, and standardize your output directory structure so you know exactly where each rendered clip lives.
Option Preview and Cataloging Workflow (00:49:30 – 00:55:51)
Refresh thumbnails, scroll through voice-avatar combos, assign option numbers, screenshot grids of candidates, and log each pairing’s status (“Yes,” “Maybe,” “No”) in your spreadsheet.
Iteration Process and Consistency Notes (00:55:51 – 00:57:23)
Always regenerate every variation (never reuse stale renders), note any limitations (e.g. animated text can cover on-screen elements), and keep your naming and documentation consistent so the pipeline remains bullet-proof.
Ranking Options and Visual Separators (00:57:24 – 01:02:40)
Introduce visual separators in your catalog (e.g. blank rows), rank the top voice-avatar combos, screenshot your “definite yes” list, and preserve those as templates for future batches.
Additional Voice Integration: Amelia (01:02:40 – 01:04:33)
Search for “Amelia” in your voice library, verify whether it’s built-in or needs third-party integration, add it to favorites, preview the sample, and record its ID for consistent reuse.
Final Voice Candidate Integration (01:04:33 – 01:05:16)
Confirm Amelia’s render, then search for any last candidates (e.g. “Analore”), heart and test them, catalog the results, and ensure each new voice is fully integrated into the pipeline.
Final Pipeline Recap and Scale Duplication (01:07:40 – 01:08:34)
Recap how you’ve selected your final set of voices and avatars, finalize your naming conventions, and highlight that you can now duplicate this entire automated workflow to churn out an endless library of on-brand social-media videos.
Create your Sitemap
In this video, you will learn how to create an effective site map to plan the structure and organization of your website. By the end, you will be able to brainstorm and document the core pages, features, and customer journeys needed for your minimum viable product (MVP). Armed with this site map, you can then use the flexibility of AMP to incrementally build out your website and seamlessly expand it over time to meet evolving customer needs.
Here are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Explain the purpose and importance of creating a site map to understand customer needs and build a seamless website experience
Describe the key elements of a site map, including the main site, blog, and membership sections
Demonstrate how to brainstorm and organize website content into a structured site map
Differentiate between a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and the final long-term vision for a website
Identify the core pages and features to include in an MVP site map, such as a home page, about page, services/portfolio, and contact page
Recognize the flexibility of AMP to handle unlimited content and organizational structures as the website grows over time
Apply the site mapping process to plan the customer journey and content for a specific business, such as Create Mode Media
Creating a Site Map: Introduction and Purpose (0:00)
Josh Lomelino explains the importance of understanding customer needs to build a seamless and frictionless website experience.
He references his book, "Smart Business Success," which covers defining customer needs and building a business around them.
Josh emphasizes the role of AMP in providing technical tools and strategy for defining customer needs and growing revenue.
The site map is introduced as a collection of organized content, including the main site, blog, and membership sections.
Site Map Structure and Initial Planning (1:34)
Josh discusses the structure of the site map, including the main site, blog, and membership sections.
He mentions the importance of breaking down the site map into more detailed funnels and lead magnets.
The initial focus is on executing the main site, with plans to expand into other areas like support mechanisms and customer journeys.
Josh plans to build out the customer journey for Create Mode Media, which will include video production services and an online membership.
brainstorming and Organizing Content (3:29)
Josh explains the process of brainstorming and organizing content into a bulleted list in a Word or Google Doc.
He emphasizes the importance of thinking about what customers need and putting together a plan to meet those needs.
The site map is used as a brainstorming tool to identify and prioritize content and features.
Josh plans to produce a detailed site map and share it to show the final result and plan for structuring the site.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Planning (5:05)
Josh introduces the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and its importance in starting small and incrementally building the site.
He explains the analogy of starting with a skateboard and gradually moving to more complex vehicles to illustrate the MVP approach.
The MVP includes a home page, about page, services and products portfolio, and contact page.
Josh highlights the flexibility of AMP to handle any scale and the importance of starting with a simple MVP.
Finalizing the Site Map and Next Steps (6:39)
Josh reviews the final site map, which includes a home page, about page, services and products portfolio, contact page, and memberships.
He emphasizes the importance of the site map as a compass to guide the development process.
Josh mentions the flexibility of AMP to handle unlimited content items and different organizational structures.
He plans to show the technical steps to bring the site map to life in the next steps.
Keywords: AI, Claude, Chat GPT, brainstorming, video, script, otter, SRT, transcription, generative audio, bulk export, workflow
Generate Ideas with Otter and Claude
Josh demonstrates how to use AI tools like Otter AI, ChatGPT, and Hey Gen to quickly transform brainstorming transcripts into polished video scripts. By leveraging AI's capabilities, creators can capture their ideas, generate scripts, and create content with minimal manual editing. The workflow allows users to convert spoken thoughts into text, refine the script through AI assistance, and produce a final video with a digital avatar or voice clone. Viewers will learn a streamlined process for content creation that dramatically reduces production time and enables rapid, creative video generation.
Following are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Capture brainstorming ideas using Otter AI transcription
Export SRT files from recorded thoughts
Convert raw transcripts into structured video scripts
Leverage AI tools to refine and edit content automatically
Break down long scripts into manageable character blocks
Identify and correct potential AI pronunciation challenges
Generate video scripts with minimal manual editing
Prepare scripts for digital avatar or voice clone production
Batch process multiple transcripts simultaneously
Create content at scale using AI-assisted workflows
Using AI Tools for Content Creation 0:09
Josh Lomelino explains how AI tools help him capture ideas and generate content directly from brainstorming sessions.
He uses Otter AI to record his thoughts verbatim, which he then exports as an SRT file for transcription.
The SRT file contains every word spoken along with time codes, making it easy to generate a full video script.
Josh leverages AI tools like 11 Labs and Hey Gen to produce audio and video content from the transcribed text.
Generating Video Scripts from Transcripts 2:00
Josh describes the process of generating a video script from the transcribed text using AI tools.
He explains the difference between having a clear plan and a vague notion for the script.
The AI can capture random ideas and generate multiple scripts within the Otter AI application.
Josh then uses tools like Claude AI or ChatGPT to expand and refine the generated scripts.
Collaborative Writing with AI 2:35
Josh aims to create a video script that his digital double can read aloud, reducing the need for extensive editing.
He explains the collaborative writing process between himself and AI tools to generate drafts and revisions.
The ultimate goal is to use AI to create a polished video script without spending hours on manual editing.
Josh emphasizes the importance of spending time to perfect the AI prompting process.
Workflow for Converting SRT Files 3:51
Josh demonstrates the workflow for converting an SRT file into a video script using Otter AI and Notepad.
He highlights the importance of checking the prompts document for time-saving methods.
Josh explains two methods for creating video scripts: word-for-word transcription and general direction.
He provides detailed prompts for ChatGPT to convert SRT files into 1800-character blocks.
Handling Rough brainstorming Transcripts 7:40
Josh discusses handling rough brainstorming transcripts that require more assistance from AI tools.
He explains the need to be mindful of checking each word when using AI to generalize the transcript.
Josh provides a prompt for ChatGPT to convert the SRT file into a video script and fix grammatical issues.
He emphasizes the importance of ensuring the script is readable by the AI digital double.
Challenges with AI-Generated Scripts 10:06
Josh mentions potential challenges with AI-generated scripts, such as mispronunciation by the digital double.
He explains the time-consuming process of manually correcting AI-generated scripts.
Josh introduces a prompt for a cleanup pass to automatically correct readability issues.
He advises copying and pasting the corrected script into the video script document for backup.
Finalizing the Video Script 12:23
Josh explains the final steps of rendering the script as a prototype using a free voice clone.
He advises listening to the playback and adjusting the script for pronunciation issues.
Once satisfied with the prototype, the final audio can be generated using tools like 11 Labs.
The final audio clip can then be uploaded to a virtual avatar software for the final on-screen performance.
Batch Processing Multiple SRT Files 13:21
Josh highlights the option to bulk export multiple SRT files from the Otter AI app for time savings.
He explains how this process can be applied to a whole folder of SRT files.
This method allows for the creation of massive amounts of content quickly and easily.
Josh concludes the demo by encouraging viewers to try the process for themselves.
AI Tools Overview and Links
Otter AI
Otter AI is a powerful transcription and collaboration tool that solves one of the biggest bottlenecks for membership owners and content creators: turning raw ideas and recordings into publish-ready content quickly. Instead of spending hours manually transcribing podcasts, coaching calls, or brainstorming sessions, Otter automatically converts audio into accurate, searchable text that can be repurposed into blog posts, course modules, captions, or marketing emails. For creators juggling multiple platforms and constant content demands, Otter removes the friction of documentation and frees up time to focus on engaging their audience, scaling their community, and generating revenue.
Otter AI Affiliate Link Signup (use this link)
HeyGen
HeyGen is an AI video creation platform that eliminates the need for expensive equipment, on-camera talent, and complex editing—solving a major pain point for membership owners and content creators who need consistent, professional-looking videos to engage their audiences. With HeyGen, you can instantly turn scripts into high-quality talking-head videos using realistic AI avatars, complete with voiceovers and multilingual capabilities. This allows creators to scale their content output, personalize training or marketing messages, and maintain a polished brand presence without the cost or time traditionally required for video production.
HeyGen Affiliate Link Signup (use this link)
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is an advanced AI voice generation platform that solves the challenge of producing high-quality, natural-sounding audio for membership owners and content creators without the ongoing need for sitting in a chair and recording your voice over and over. It allows creators to instantly convert written content—like course modules, podcasts, or marketing scripts—into realistic human-like narrations in multiple voices and languages. This not only speeds up content production but also ensures a consistent, professional sound across all audio materials, helping creators deliver a polished experience that builds trust, increases engagement, and scales their content library effortlessly.
ElevenLabs Affiliate Link Signup (use this link)
Discover how to unlock your product’s potential with this hands-on demo! Learn to identify your audience’s biggest challenges, craft compelling scripts using leading marketing frameworks, and leverage AI-powered tools to create engaging vision videos. Walk away ready to prototype voiceovers, iterate on creative ideas, and connect with your audience through actionable storytelling that drives real results.
Discover how to unlock your product’s potential with this hands-on demo! Learn to identify your audience’s biggest challenges, craft compelling scripts using leading marketing frameworks, and leverage AI-powered tools to create engaging vision videos. Walk away ready to prototype voiceovers, iterate on creative ideas, and connect with your audience through actionable storytelling that drives real results.
This video guides viewers through recognizing and addressing key challenges like lack of clarity, inconsistency, and information overload. By following the step-by-step vision presented, viewers will learn how the app helps them transform these obstacles into opportunities for personal growth and productivity. After watching, audiences will be equipped to download the app, leverage its key features to build better habits, and take actionable steps toward positive change. The video empowers viewers to begin their own transformation journey right away.
Following are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Creating a Vision Video Using Marketing Frameworks 0:10
Josh Lomelino explains the initial steps for creating a vision video, emphasizing the importance of the Ray Edwards framework.
The process involves identifying and amplifying pain points, telling a story, and transforming the narrative to lead to a call to action.
Josh introduces the Jeff Walker framework, which follows a similar pain-agitate-solve structure.
He discusses the use of ChatGPT to unearth pain points and personas, integrating this information into the script writing process.
Script Writing and User Problems 5:13
Josh details the process of writing a script using the Ray Edwards framework, focusing on the top three common problems.
He lists the top three problems: lack of clarity, inconsistency, and lack of accountability.
The script aims to show a transformation from pain to breakthrough, with a vision video lasting two to three minutes.
Josh emphasizes the importance of defining marketing before finishing the product to connect with the audience effectively.
Iterating the Script and Using Generative AI 10:44
Josh explains the process of creating multiple versions of the script, using ChatGPT and Claude AI for brainstorming and refining.
He highlights the importance of providing detailed instructions to the AI tools to ensure they stay within the desired framework.
Josh discusses the use of teleprompter scripts to ensure the spoken words are accurate and readable.
He mentions the use of 11 Labs for generating voiceovers, which helps in prototyping and refining the script.
Finalizing the Script and Preparing for Video Production 27:00
Josh talks about the importance of testing different versions of the script with focus groups to get valuable market feedback.
He explains the process of creating a Google Doc to keep track of different versions of the script and related content.
Josh introduces the Jeff Walker framework, which is used for product launches, and compares it with the Ray Edwards framework.
He discusses the final steps of creating the vision video, including generating animatics, storyboards, and visual content.
Generating Audio and Selecting Voices 36:23
Josh demonstrates the use of 11 Labs to generate audio performances from the script, using his own voice as a clone.
He explains the process of selecting and applying different voices from the 11 Labs library to experiment with different tones and styles.
Josh highlights the importance of exporting the audio in WAV format for higher quality and flexibility in editing.
He discusses the potential use of multiple voices to create a cast of characters in the vision video.
Editing and Refining the Vision Video 58:53
Josh outlines the next steps for editing the audio and video content, including creating animatics and storyboards.
He emphasizes the importance of aligning the visuals with the audio track to ensure the narrative flows smoothly.
Josh discusses the use of AI-generated video content for B-roll footage to show the app in use.
He concludes by summarizing the overall process of creating a vision video, from script writing to final production, and the role of various tools and frameworks in achieving this.
Unlock the power of AI to supercharge your product design process! This demo guides you through capturing raw ideas via voice recordings, organizing them into agile user stories with Otter and ChatGPT, and rapidly turning those insights into working app prototypes using Figma Make. You’ll learn to mine your own thoughts for powerful features and pain points, map these to real user needs, and supercharge your workflow with cutting-edge tools. By the end, you’ll be ready to turn any burst of inspiration into design-ready prototypes and actionable development steps.
Unlock the power of AI to supercharge your product design process! This demo guides you through capturing raw ideas via voice recordings, organizing them into agile user stories with Otter and ChatGPT, and rapidly turning those insights into working app prototypes using Figma Make. You’ll learn to mine your own thoughts for powerful features and pain points, map these to real user needs, and supercharge your workflow with cutting-edge tools. By the end, you’ll be ready to turn any burst of inspiration into design-ready prototypes and actionable development steps.
In this video, you'll learn how to transform your brainstorming sessions and unstructured ideas into actionable agile user stories using AI tools and Otter transcription. By following the process demonstrated, you'll discover how to mine your thoughts for key features and pain points, then organize them into structured requirements. Viewers will see how to use these user stories to generate rapid app prototypes with tools like Figma Make and refine them for a real-world project. By the end, you'll have the methods and confidence to turn your random ideas into clear, design-ready prototypes and workflows.
Following are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Here is the template you can clone to define your app.
Click here to get the ultimate prompt cheat sheet of every prompt used end to end.
Click here to get the 10 step workflow summary guide and supplemental resources.
AI-Driven Prototype Development Process 0:09
Josh Lomelino explains the process of creating AI-driven prototypes using tools like Figma, Proto.io, and others.
The goal is to create a template that can be integrated into manual prototypes, eventually leading to a full app experience using tools like Lovable or Bubble.
Emphasis on the importance of a clear product definition and agile user stories for successful AI development.
Josh demonstrates how to train a chat on app features and user stories, using his app "Reclaim You" as an example.
Training ChatGPT for User Stories 4:30
Josh shows how to train ChatGPT on audio brainstorming sessions using Otter for transcription.
He explains the process of exporting SRT files from Otter and using them as inputs for ChatGPT.
The goal is to capture random thoughts and ideas, which AI can then organize into structured user stories.
Josh demonstrates how to ask ChatGPT to learn from the audio files and generate actionable insights for app features and user stories.
Data Mining and Feature Identification 10:13
Josh discusses the importance of data mining and research to identify core pain points and features for the app.
He shows how to ask ChatGPT to create lists of pain points, issues, and challenges from the data set.
The process involves categorizing pain points into broad buckets like health and wellness, planning and process, motivation and mindset, teaching and engagement.
Josh emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of pain points to develop effective product solutions.
Generating Agile User Stories 17:52
Josh explains how to use ChatGPT to create detailed agile user stories based on the identified pain points.
He demonstrates the process of training ChatGPT on the framework of pain to solution for creating user stories.
The goal is to generate a comprehensive list of user stories that can be used to guide the development of the app.
Josh shows how to create personas for different user groups and generate user stories for each persona.
Prototype Generation with Figma Make 25:43
Josh introduces Figma Make as a tool to generate prototype screens based on the agile user stories.
He explains the process of describing the app in Figma Make, including the app store description and features.
The tool generates HTML code for the prototype screens, which can then be manually refined.
Josh emphasizes the importance of using multiple tools and integrating their outputs to create a comprehensive prototype.
UI Framework and Stencils 35:30
Josh discusses the importance of selecting a UI framework for the final app experience.
He demonstrates how to use UI kits like Bootstrap UI and Material UI to create a consistent UI workflow.
The goal is to ensure that the prototype screens match the final app experience as closely as possible.
Josh shows how to use stencils to quickly create UI elements and save time in the development process.
Reviewing and Refining the Prototype 45:41
Josh explains the importance of reviewing and refining the prototype to ensure it meets the project requirements.
He demonstrates how to identify and fix broken links and other issues in the prototype.
The process involves iterating on the prototype, incorporating feedback, and refining the UI elements.
Josh emphasizes the need for a clear and accurate input to get the best output from AI tools.
Final Steps and Best Practices 46:18
Josh outlines the final steps in the AI-driven prototype development process.
He emphasizes the importance of saving chat history and project documentation for future reference.
The goal is to create a comprehensive and accurate prototype that can be used as a starting point for the final app development.
Josh encourages the use of multiple tools and integrating their outputs to create a robust and functional prototype.
This demo walks you through a dynamic, actionable framework for transforming user pain points into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) using Agile user stories. You'll learn how to brainstorm and document personas, reframe core problems as needs, and translate those into actionable features with step-by-step guidance. The session demonstrates both hands-on manual methods and the use of powerful AI tools—like ChatGPT—to rapidly generate and refine user stories, making the product development process more efficient. By the end, you'll be equipped with practical strategies to build, organize, and launch your own MVP, leveraging proven workflows and modern AI support.
This demo walks you through a dynamic, actionable framework for transforming user pain points into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) using Agile user stories. You'll learn how to brainstorm and document personas, reframe core problems as needs, and translate those into actionable features with step-by-step guidance. The session demonstrates both hands-on manual methods and the use of powerful AI tools—like ChatGPT—to rapidly generate and refine user stories, making the product development process more efficient. By the end, you'll be equipped with practical strategies to build, organize, and launch your own MVP, leveraging proven workflows and modern AI support.
In this video, viewers will learn a practical framework for developing a Minimum Viable Product by systematically transforming user pains into actionable features through needs analysis and Agile user stories. By following along, participants will discover how to brainstorm and document user personas, define core problems, and leverage AI tools to accelerate feature development. Completing the video equips viewers with the skills to map out, organize, and build a comprehensive feature backlog tailored to their users' needs. Ultimately, you’ll be able to apply this structured approach to launch your own MVP efficiently and effectively.
Here is the template you can clone to define your app.
Click here to get the 10 step workflow summary guide and supplemental resources.
Click here to get the ultimate prompt cheat sheet of every prompt used end to end. Below is the Prompt Atlas showing the 8 categories of prompts in the prompt cheat sheet guide.
Following are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Introduction to MVP and Ecosystem Mapping (0:00:09)
Josh introduces the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), emphasizing the importance of defining pain points, needs, and features for different stakeholders and mapping the overall project ecosystem
Three-Part Agile User Story Process (0:00:09)
Josh outlines a sequential framework: converting pains into needs and then into features, which are written as Agile user stories, highlighting the value of progressing step-by-step rather than jumping directly to user stories.
Business Vision Planning and Personas (0:08:36)
The importance of developing user personas is discussed, showing how various archetypes (e.g., medical doctors, programmers, teachers) help clarify specific needs by associating real-life pains and developing empathy-driven solutions.
Pain, Need, and Feature Transformation (0:18:15)
Demonstrates, with the example of a medical doctor, how individual pains are rewritten into user needs and further translated into actionable features, using empathetic design as a core principle.
Manual and AI-Assisted User Story Generation (0:27:50)
Josh explains how manually defining the framework prepares for leveraging AI tools, which accelerate the process of drafting needs and Agile user stories for each persona.
Leveraging AI for brainstorming and Data Mining (0:37:51)
Describes incorporating AI chatbots (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to quickly generate, format, and expand user stories and pain points, as well as methods for data mining common user problems using AI.
Persona and Backlog Development Workflow (0:47:00)
Shares how organizing and summarizing ideas with AI and mind mapping tools streamlines persona development and backlog creation, allowing for comprehensive project planning and smoother team collaboration.
Iterative Process and Documentation Completion (0:55:56)
Details the ongoing, iterative approach of developing user personas and scenarios, curating and refining user stories, and documenting all features in structured formats for future product development steps.
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