Automated faceless YouTube video generator using Leonardo AI and Creatomate

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1. Workflow Overview

Automate Your Video Content Creation: AI Powered Video Generation This n8n template streamlines the creation of high quality, faceless videos, automating the entire process from scriptwriting to fi...

Best for

Content Creation automation workflows
Multimodal AI automation workflows
advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.youtube, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserstructured, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.merge

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Tianyi.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Automated faceless YouTube video generator using Leonardo AI and Creatomate
Workflow name: Automated faceless YouTube video generator using Leonardo AI and Creatomate

Automate Your Video Content Creation: AI-Powered Video Generation

This n8n template streamlines the creation of high-quality, faceless videos, automating the entire process from scriptwriting to final video production. Leveraging AI tools like Leonardo AI and Creatomate, this workflow empowers content creators to efficiently produce engaging videos without on-camera presence.

Who is this for?

This template is ideal for:

Content creators looking to scale their presence on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Marketers seeking to automate video marketing campaigns.
Anyone wanting to produce professional-looking videos quickly and easily.
Individuals wishing to create faceless video content.

What problem is this workflow solving?

Creating engaging videos can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. This workflow eliminates the manual effort involved in scripting, image sourcing, and video editing, allowing creators to focus on strategy and content ideation. It addresses the challenge of consistent video production by automating repetitive tasks.

What this workflow does:

This workflow automates the following steps:

AI-Driven Scriptwriting: Uses an LLM (default: DeepSeek V3) to generate a compelling video script based on your system prompt and desired number of scenarios.
AI Image Generation: Integrates with Leonardo AI to create visually appealing images for each scenario in the script. You define the image style and resolution.
Automated Video Editing: Connects to Creatomate to assemble the script and images into a polished video, ready for upload. You’ll use a pre-created “AI generated story template” within Creatomate.

Setup:

Video Script Generation: Provide a detailed system prompt describing your video’s topic, target audience, and key message. Specify the number of scenarios. Select your preferred LLM (DeepSeek V3 is the default).
Image Generation: Connect your Leonardo AI account. Choose your preferred image generation model and set the video resolution. Craft a detailed prompt for Leonardo AI, defining the image style (e.g., “cinematic,” “cartoon,” “realistic”).
Video Editing: Link your Creatomate account. Create an empty “AI generated story template” in Creatomate. Copy the cURL from the Creatomate template to the video generation node. Link your ElevenLabs account to Creatomate and choose the desired voice.

How to customize this workflow:

Script Customization: Refine the system prompt to guide the AI. Experiment with different LLMs.
Image Style: Adjust the Leonardo AI prompt. Explore different image generation models.
Video Editing: Modify the Creatomate template to customize transitions, text overlays, and other elements. Add voiceover using the ElevenLabs integration in Creatomate.

Category:

Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - YouTube

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.youTube - youTube
Config choices: Version 1

Block 2 - Cre - Generate Video1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 3 - Cre - Get Video

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 4 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices: Version 1

Block 5 - AI Agent

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices: Version 1.7

Block 6 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 7 - Structured Output Parser

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices: Version 1.2

Block 8 - Generate Image 1 - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 9 - Get Image 1 URL - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 10 - Wait

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 11 - Wait6

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 12 - Wait1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 13 - Wait4

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 14 - Wait5

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 15 - Wait7

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 16 - Wait8

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 17 - Merge

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices: Version 3

Block 18 - Get Image 2 URL - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 19 - Generate Image 2 - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 20 - Generate Image 3 - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 21 - Generate Image 4 - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 22 - Generate Image 5 - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 23 - Generate Image 6 - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 24 - Get Image 3 URL - LeonadoAI

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Showing the first 24 of 39 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Automated faceless YouTube video generator using Leonardo AI and Creatomate
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	39
Categories	Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author	Tianyi
Published	22 Feb 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2971/2971.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
4. Test with sample data

Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
5. Activate and monitor

Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Content Creation workflows Multimodal AI workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Automated faceless YouTube video generator using Leonardo AI and Creatomate do?

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, Multimodal AI use case.

Tianyi

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.youtube n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.stickynote @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserstructured n8n-nodes-base.wait n8n-nodes-base.merge

Complexity

advanced

Published 22 Feb 2025

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Important notice

1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

Automate Your Video Content Creation: AI-Powered Video Generation

Who is this for?

What problem is this workflow solving?

What this workflow does:

Setup:

How to customize this workflow:

Category:

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - YouTube

Block 2 - Cre - Generate Video1

Block 3 - Cre - Get Video

Block 4 - Sticky Note6

Block 5 - AI Agent

Block 6 - OpenAI Chat Model

Block 7 - Structured Output Parser

Block 8 - Generate Image 1 - LeonadoAI

Block 9 - Get Image 1 URL - LeonadoAI

Block 10 - Wait

Block 11 - Wait6

Block 12 - Wait1

Block 13 - Wait4

Block 14 - Wait5

Block 15 - Wait7

Block 16 - Wait8

Block 17 - Merge

Block 18 - Get Image 2 URL - LeonadoAI

Block 19 - Generate Image 2 - LeonadoAI

Block 20 - Generate Image 3 - LeonadoAI

Block 21 - Generate Image 4 - LeonadoAI

Block 22 - Generate Image 5 - LeonadoAI

Block 23 - Generate Image 6 - LeonadoAI

Block 24 - Get Image 3 URL - LeonadoAI

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions