PDF Course + Discord · June 2026 Edition
AI Video Course for Beginners — Your First Clip in 15 Minutes
Never used AI before? Perfect. This course starts at absolute zero, in plain English, with practical examples. No tech skills, no coding, no expensive hardware. Just you, a laptop, and a step-by-step recipe.
Pick one tool to start, copy a prompt from the included bank, click generate. Your first finished MP4 lands on your hard drive 15 minutes after opening the PDF. The 6 modules that follow guide you all the way to your first freelance project.
One-time payment, no subscription · 14-day withdrawal right under consumer protection law
I know these 4 blockers — I had all of them
Why beginners never actually start learning AI video
I don't know where to start — there are 10 tools and 10 tutorials
You search 'AI video tutorial', get 100 results, each one recommending a different tool. Sora, Veo, Runway, Kling, Pika, LTX, Hailuo, Hedra. You try two, each requires a credit card, each has a different interface. An hour later you close the browser and give up.
I'm scared it's too hard — I've never coded anything
You land on an AI video page and see words like 'API', 'endpoint', 'inference', 'seed', 'negative prompt'. It feels like it's for engineers, not for someone who just wants to make a quick ad for their shop. And yet people are making these videos, so there must be a path for a normal person.
No beginner-friendly English materials that actually work in 2026
Most tutorials are either outdated (pre-Sora 2), show only the tip of the iceberg, or skip over the parts that actually trip beginners up. Nobody explains how to write prompts that give consistent results, how the billing works, or what to do when the output is wrong. You feel like you are learning alone in the dark.
Costs are a mystery — Pro, Plus, Premium — what does it all mean?
ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Pro, Veo Premium, Kie.ai credits, fal.ai per-second charges, daily limits. You have no idea whether you will spend $10 or $100 a month, or whether a charge will surprise you mid-generation. Without clarity on this, you don't even want to begin.
Why this course changes that: Every lesson starts at 'open your browser' and ends at 'save the MP4'. Nothing is skipped, nothing is assumed. Plain English explanation of every term, one tool to start, Discord when you get stuck. This is the guide I wish I had when I started in 2023. Start from zero with me →
Your first 30 minutes with the course
First 30 minutes of the course = first finished clip
I don't believe in theory first. I believe your first result should arrive within an hour of purchasing, otherwise you will quit. That is why a 'your first 30 minutes' section opens the course. Here is the exact breakdown:
- 1 Log in to ChatGPT or create a Gemini account (with your payment card) 5 min
- 2 Pick your first prompt from the included prompt bank (copy and paste) 5 min
- 3 Choose one variant from 4 generated clips 3 min
- 4 Export to MP4 and save to your drive 2 min
- 5 Post to TikTok or Reels (optional — whenever you are ready) 5 min
7 promises for a complete beginner
What you get specifically when you have never used AI before
- 1 Your first AI clip in 15 minutes FROM ZERO
No account set up beforehand, no gear, no software to install. Open the PDF, click exactly where it shows you, and in 15 minutes you have a finished MP4 file on your hard drive. The first module is literally a recipe to copy.
- 2 Every piece of jargon translated into plain English
Prompt = instruction. Frame = a single image in the video. Aspect ratio = the shape of the frame. Render = generating the video. Every technical term has a definition and a worked example. By the end of the course you understand AI video vocabulary the way someone who has been doing this for a year does.
- 3 One tool to start — no decision paralysis
You choose between Sora 2 (ChatGPT) and Veo 3 (Gemini Advanced). You get a 2-minute decision guide — pick yours and go. You do not see the other tools until Module 3, once you already know the basics.
- 4 Workbook with 12 steps — track progress by ticking boxes
Every step has a checkbox: 'account created', 'first prompt entered', 'clip generated', 'MP4 saved'. You see your progress. Nothing slips through. The workbook is a separate 12-page PDF file.
- 5 Discord community with other beginners — no 'experts only' vibe
A dedicated 'First Steps' channel for people who are just starting. Questions like 'did I click the right thing' and 'is this screen supposed to look like this' belong there. Ask, get an answer with a screenshot, move on.
- 6 No GPU, no Mac, no Adobe Premiere required
All work happens in the browser on any computer made in the last 5 years. Editing is done in CapCut (free, Windows / Mac / Android / iOS). Zero hardware purchases, zero pirated software, zero spec anxiety.
- 7 14-day refund window, one-time payment
You pay once and get lifetime access. If after 14 days you decide it is not for you, send an email and you get a full refund. No subscription, no repeat charges, no premium upgrades. The price you see is the price you pay.
Course curriculum
6 modules, 168 pages — guiding you from 'what is a prompt' to 'I have a client'
Every module is written from the perspective of someone starting out. First what you do, then what you click, then what should happen, then what to do if it doesn't. No theory without context, no assumption that anything is 'obvious'.
Module 1 — Your First AI Video in 15 Minutes (From Zero, No Account Needed)
30 pages- → What AI video is and why you need no camera, no actor, and no studio
- → Pick one tool to start: Sora 2 or Veo 3 — a 2-minute decision guide
- → Create your account step by step with annotated screenshots
- → Your first prompt from the included prompt bank — copy, paste, click generate
- → First finished MP4 file saved to your hard drive, cost less than $0.25
Module 2 — How to Write Prompts That AI Actually Listens To
20 pages- → A vocabulary of 30 key terms that work reliably in Sora 2 and Veo 3
- → The 'what, who, where, how' formula — a ready-made template to copy
- → 10 business prompts (retail, restaurant, hairdresser, e-commerce) — tested and ready
- → When AI 'misunderstood' you — how to fix it instead of generating from scratch
Module 3 — Choosing the Right Tool: When to Use Which (Sora vs Veo vs the Rest)
38 pages- → A short map of 5 models — one-sentence description of each
- → Sora 2 vs Veo 3 for a beginner: pros and cons without jargon
- → What to do when your first tool does not deliver — a plan B checklist
- → A proven two-tool set that covers 90% of tasks in the course
Module 4 — Audio, Captions, and Simple Editing in CapCut
10 pages- → CapCut free tier — install and open for the first time, step by step
- → Add captions in 3 clicks
- → Combine 3 clips into one finished video ready for TikTok or Reels
- → Export in 9:16 (portrait), 1:1 (square), and 16:9 (landscape) formats
Module 5 — 4 Projects from Scratch (Your Beginner Portfolio)
38 pages- → Project 1: Local business ad (hairdresser, shop, restaurant)
- → Project 2: Short product video for e-commerce
- → Project 3: 'About me' video for LinkedIn or Instagram bio
- → Project 4: Birthday video or family gift
Module 6 — Publishing and Your First Freelance Earnings
32 pages- → How to post to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts — step by step
- → Your first client: someone local, with a ready conversation script
- → Beginner AI Video freelancer pricing guide (2026)
- → What to learn next — a growth roadmap after you finish the course
Course vs self-learning vs Udemy
KursVideoAI vs YouTube vs long Udemy courses — 8 parameters
You could learn on your own from YouTube or buy a long course on Udemy. Both are valid options, but for a complete beginner they have specific gaps. Here is what you get here versus there:
| Parameter | KursVideoAI EN | YouTube | Udemy / long courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | One-time payment | $0 + wasted time | Varies + chaos |
| Time to first clip | 15 minutes | 5–10 hours | 10–15 hours |
| Language | 100% English | Mostly English | Mix, often EN |
| Up to date | May 2026 + Discord updates | Often pre-Sora 2 | Often outdated |
| Support | Discord 24/7 | None | Comments, often unanswered |
| Structure | 6 modules + workbook | Random videos | 20+ hours video, easy to get lost |
| Prompt bank | 48-page bank included | None | None |
| Refund | 14 days (consumer law) | N/A | 30 days Udemy |
For advanced users YouTube and Udemy have genuine value. For a complete beginner they simply lack a proper on-ramp. This course has one. See also: Sora 2 course, Veo 3 course, all courses.
From students who also started from zero
What people say when they had no AI knowledge before
"I had never made any kind of video in my life. After 3 days with the course I delivered my first project for a hair salon in my city. The course paid for itself on the first client, and I stopped being afraid of AI."
"I started just for fun, in spare moments when the baby was sleeping. A month later my Instagram jumped from 800 to 4,000 followers because I started posting short AI videos. No crew, no camera, in my sweatpants."
"Before, filming one YouTube video took 2 hours: setup, shots, editing. Now I make intros and cutaway clips in 30 minutes with AI. The rest is me on camera. Without this course I would have had no idea where to begin."
"I spent 10 years in InDesign and Photoshop and was afraid I was too old for AI. The course is so clear that after a week I was producing ads that looked better than what younger colleagues at agencies were making. I recommend it to everyone in my field."
About the author
Łukasz Kowalski, AI Video Course Creator
I have been making AI video in production since 2023. Before that I was a graphic designer, so I remember exactly what it felt like to stare at Runway in 2023 and have no idea where to start. I wrote down every step that helped me and every mistake that can be avoided. This course is the documentation I wished existed when I was learning.
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One payment. Lifetime access. The complete beginner AI video course.
Starter package
One-time payment, no subscription, no hidden costs
- ✓168-page PDF from zero — every step with a screenshot
- ✓12-page workbook with checkboxes and exercises
- ✓48-page prompt bank (ready to copy-paste)
- ✓Discord — 'First Steps' channel + full community
- ✓4 portfolio projects (local ad, e-commerce, LinkedIn, family gift)
- ✓Lifetime access, 14-day refund right under consumer law
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FAQ
Common questions from people starting from zero
Do I need to know how to use a computer to start this course?
What hardware do I need — is a laptop enough?
How much do the AI tools cost in total to complete the course?
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How long does it take to make my first clip?
Do I need a credit card to get started?
Can I cancel my tool subscription after a month?
What if I get stuck and do not know what to do next?
Can I get a refund if the course is not right for me?
May 2026 edition — current pricing ends at month close
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