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Create short-form AI videos for any topic using OpenAI, Veo 3 & Gmail

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

How it works This workflow automatically creates daily AI generated videos for any niche. It generates a short script, converts it into a cinematic video prompt, and produces an 8 second video with...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Create short-form AI videos for any topic using OpenAI, Veo 3 & Gmail
Workflow name
Create short-form AI videos for any topic using OpenAI, Veo 3 & Gmail

How it works

This workflow automatically creates daily AI-generated videos for any niche.
It generates a short script, converts it into a cinematic video prompt, and produces an 8-second video with Veo 3.
The workflow waits for the video, downloads it, and sends it via Gmail with a ready-to-post social media description.
You can customize the script prompt to match any industry or topic.

Step-by-step

1. Trigger the workflow

  • Daily Trigger – Starts the workflow automatically every day.

2. Generate content

  • Generate Script – Creates a short, engaging script for your chosen niche.
  • Generate Veo3 Prompt – Turns the script into a cinematic video prompt for Veo 3.
  • Social Media Description – Writes an SEO-friendly description for LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

3. Generate the video

  • Create Video – Sends the prompt to Veo 3 for video generation.
  • Wait for Video – Pauses until video processing is complete.
  • Status – Checks whether the video is ready.
  • If – Loops until the video is successfully generated.

4. Download and share

  • Download Video – Fetches the completed video file.
  • Send a message – Emails the video with the social media description attached.

Why use this?

  • Create short, engaging videos in any niche automatically.
  • Combine scriptwriting, video creation, and content delivery in one workflow.
  • Save time by eliminating manual editing and waiting.
  • Ensure consistent, professional social content for multiple platforms.
  • Flexible for marketing, education, news, product updates, and more.

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 - Status

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

Block 2 - Send a message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 3 - Social Media Description

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 4 - Generate News Script

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 5 - Generate Veo3 Prompt

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 6 - Create Video

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

Block 7 - Wait for Video

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

Block 8 - If

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 9 - Download Video

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 14 - Daily Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Create short-form AI videos for any topic using OpenAI, Veo 3 & Gmail
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Avkash Kakdiya
Published 16 Sept 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8626/8626.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

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

  4. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Create short-form AI videos for any topic using OpenAI, Veo 3 & Gmail do?

How it works This workflow automatically creates daily AI generated videos for any niche. It generates a short script, converts it into a cinematic video prompt, and produces an 8 second video with...

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.