Expand from 60 seconds to 3-4 minute videos with multiple scenes, AI-generated backgrounds, and professional editing techniques.
3-4 Minute Video Preview
Multi-scene historical comedyNo AI tool currently generates a complete 3-4 minute video in one click. Here's why:
Sora 2: 20 seconds max
Veo 3: 8 seconds max
Kling AI: Up to 2 minutes (best option)
Current AI models struggle with long-term consistency, complex narratives, and sustained character development beyond short clips.
Modular Approach: Create 4-6 separate 45-60 second scenes, then edit them together. This is how professionals work!
Before touching any tools, we need a solid plan. This saves hours of wasted generation time.
Break your 3-4 minute video into digestible scenes. Here's a proven formula:
Introduce your historical character in a modern situation. Establish the comedy premise.
Example: Henry VIII discovers Twitter and creates his first account.
Character interacts with the modern world, confusion and humor build.
Example: Henry tries to understand hashtags, accidentally starts trending.
The funniest moment. Character's historical traits clash maximally with modern world.
Example: Henry live-tweets his frustration about his ex-wives, goes viral.
Resolution or twist. Leave them laughing.
Example: Henry gets "cancelled" on Twitter, doesn't understand why.
VIDEO TITLE: [Your concept] TOTAL LENGTH: 3-4 minutes CHARACTER: [Historical figure] SCENE 1 - [Title] Duration: 45 seconds Setting: [Where does this happen?] What happens: [Brief description] Key joke: [Main punchline] Visual: [Avatar or background generation needed?] SCENE 2 - [Title] Duration: 60 seconds Setting: [Where does this happen?] What happens: [Brief description] Key joke: [Main punchline] Visual: [Avatar or background generation needed?] [Continue for Scenes 3-4]
Scene 1 (45s): Henry VIII talking head - discovers Twitter, confused by bird logo, creates account "@TheRealKingHenry"
Scene 2 (60s): Henry's first tweets - complaining about the Pope, food photos of his banquets, doesn't understand hashtags
Scene 3 (60s): Henry goes viral - tweets about his "complicated relationship history," people start meme-ing him, he's delighted
Scene 4 (45s): Henry gets cancelled - feminist Twitter finds his tweets problematic, he's confused, ends with "What means this 'ratio'?"
Now write the actual dialogue for each scene. Use the same ChatGPT/Claude method from Session 1, but for each scene separately.
Write a [X]-second comedy monologue for Scene [NUMBER] of a 4-minute video. Context: [Brief recap of what happened in previous scenes] This scene: [What happens in this specific scene] Character: [Historical figure] - personality traits: [list 3-4 traits] Key joke: [The main punchline you want to hit] Tone: [Describe the energy - frantic? confused? pompous?] Word count: Approximately [X * 2.5] words Format: Only dialogue - what the character says directly to camera.
Create a folder on your computer called "Henry_Twitter_Video" with files:
Now we create the actual video clips. You'll use multiple tools depending on your needs.
For talking head scenes (like Scenes 1 and 4), use HeyGen exactly like Session 1, but do it 2-4 times.
To make each scene feel different even with the same character:
For b-roll, establishing shots, or visual transitions between talking scenes, use text-to-video AI.
Best for: High-quality establishing shots (Tudor castle, modern city)
Best for: Longer narrative scenes, multiple shots
Best for: Quick reaction shots with sound effects
"Cinematic drone shot slowly pushing in on Hampton Court Palace at golden hour, 16th century English architecture, manicured gardens in foreground, dramatic clouds, period-accurate details, film grain, establishing shot for historical drama"
"Close-up shot of smartphone screen showing Twitter/X app interface with notifications rapidly appearing, finger scrolling through timeline, likes and retweets counting up, modern bright lighting, tech commercial aesthetic"
"Dramatic zoom into medieval crown sitting on wooden table, camera shaking slightly for comedic effect, Instagram notification pops up on screen next to it, anachronistic humor, meme-style editing"
Before editing, organize everything. Future you will thank present you.
Henry_Twitter_Video/
├── 01_scripts/
│ ├── scene1_script.txt
│ ├── scene2_script.txt
│ ├── scene3_script.txt
│ └── scene4_script.txt
├── 02_avatar_clips/
│ ├── henry_scene1.mp4
│ ├── henry_scene2.mp4
│ └── henry_scene4.mp4
├── 03_background_clips/
│ ├── tudor_castle_establishing.mp4
│ ├── phone_twitter_closeup.mp4
│ └── viral_tweet_animation.mp4
├── 04_audio/
│ ├── background_music.mp3
│ └── sound_effects/
└── 05_final/
└── [Your finished video goes here]
This is where your separate clips become a cohesive story. We'll use free/affordable editing software.
Let's walk through the complete editing process in CapCut (similar in other editors).
Scene 1: Henry says "I discovered this Twitter" → cut to 3-second AI shot of phone with Twitter app
Scene 2: Henry mentions "my castle" → cut to 5-second AI establishing shot of Tudor palace
Scene 3: "I'm going viral!" → cut to animated likes/retweets counting up
Add punch to key moments:
Free sound effects: Freesound.org or CapCut's built-in library
Create different avatars for different characters, then show "conversations" by cutting between them. Works great for historical debates!
Generate avatar with plain green background in HeyGen, then use CapCut's "Remove Background" to composite over AI-generated scenes.
Create a signature intro/outro, lower-third graphics, or recurring visual gags. Build a template you can reuse for future videos.
Add "Subscribe" animations, end screens with video suggestions, or interactive elements to boost engagement.
Solution: Add transition clips (establishing shots) between scenes. Use consistent background music throughout. Add chapter cards to signal scene changes.
Solution: Use the EXACT same voice in HeyGen for all scenes. Save the voice as a preset. Consider generating all scenes in one sitting to ensure consistency.
Solution: The 45/60/60/45 second formula is a guide, not a rule. If a joke needs more setup, let it breathe. If something drags, cut it ruthlessly. First viewers will tell you the truth!
Solution: Mix AI with non-AI: (1) Text-only title cards, (2) Stock footage from Pexels/Pixabay, (3) Simple animations you create in CapCut, (4) Longer pauses on static images