AI video creation is getting faster and easier, but how good is it really? To test it out, I used ChatGPT and Descript to generate the same video in four different art styles—all within minutes. The results? Pretty cool, but not perfect. Some styles worked better than others, and while it’s impressive how fast these can be made, they’re not mind-blowing… yet.
The Experiment: One Script, Four Looks
🛠 How The Videos Were Made:
- Copy and pasted the Apple “the Crazy Ones” Ad campaign script
- Generated Video with: ChatGPT & Descript AI Video Maker GPT https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67784682584881919690ad4b1a5931d6-ai-video-maker-by-descript
- Selected 1 of 4 Visual Styles
- AI Voice: Selected the “Cedric” Generated AI voice in Descript (it picked a random one each time but I wanted them the same)
You can Try Descript here (it’s amazing!) https://get.descript.com/k1teux6f62z0
Here’s what I got:
🏺 1. Plasticine – Stop-Motion-Inspired Clay Animation (I Did Two of These)
This one looked fun, almost like a stop-motion film. The handcrafted, clay-like feel gave it a playful, artistic vibe, but at times, the characters felt a little stiff. I actually made two versions—one focused more on objects, and another that emphasized people in action, which worked slightly better.
👉 My Take: Fun, but didn’t love the images. The previews in ChatGPT were a lot better than what I actually got. Might work well for younger audiences or creative storytelling.
✏️ 2. Whiteboard Doodles – Simple, Sketch-Like Illustrations
This was the most basic style. It felt like something from an explainer video—clean, easy to follow, but also kind of flat. If the goal is to get information across quickly, this style works. If you want emotion or depth, it’s lacking. Kind of felt like the first images that came stock with Microsoft Word 95 (but with less color).
👉 My Take: OK for quick educational content, but not visually exciting.
🎨 3. Watercolor and Ink – Hand-Painted Look
This was nice but inconsistent. The soft, hand-drawn style made the message feel more personal, but the AI’s rendering of people wasn’t always great. Some scenes looked beautiful, while others felt a little off.
👉 My Take: Good for artsy, more original or emotional storytelling, but hit-or-miss in execution.
🔷 4. Low Polygon 3D – Sleek, Geometric Animation
This was my favorite. The geometric, stylized characters felt the most natural and expressive compared to the others. It looked modern, clean, and unique, and while it wasn’t perfect, it captured people a little more authentically than the other styles, even thought it was very stylistic (and often just looked like colorized versions of the Battlezone 80’s arcade game terrain). If I wanted to run a few tests and then edit together a composite, I think this is the most promising.
👉 My Take: Probably the best option for tech, innovation, or professional content.
Final Thoughts: AI Video Creation Is Fast, but Not Flawless
The coolest part of this experiment? I made four videos in minutes. That’s wild. A few years ago, this would have taken weeks of animation work. And if I was in a rush, would I ask a human to do these before 4pm and give me two examples of each? No – but ChatGPT never complained or looked up at the clock longingly. But are these AI-generated styles good enough yet? Not really. They’re useful for quick projects, educational content, or concept testing, but if you want something truly polished, you still need human creativity and editing. Maybe to get you started and then hit the editing pretty hard.
That said, I see huge potential for online education:
✅ Faster content creation – No more waiting for weeks of animation (though this is animation-light, more of a Ken Burns effect)
✅ Different styles for different learners – A math lesson might work in whiteboard doodle, while history might feel better with watercolor, or computers with geometric shapes.
✅ Lower cost of production – Anyone can create professional-looking videos without a big budget
I’ll be keeping an eye on how this tech evolves. It’s not amazing yet—but it’s getting there. I’m sure this is just the beginning.
What Do You Think?
