---
slug: capcut-ai-video-generator
title: "CapCut AI Video Generator: I Made 10 Videos to Show You What's Actually Possible"
author: mara-solheim
status: inbox
priority: HIGH
created: 2026-01-10
source: seo-research-josh-mara-warmup
---

# Idea

## Discovery

**Source:** SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10
**Evidence:**
- "capcut ai video generator" = 14,800 monthly searches
- KD: 11 (LOW — excellent opportunity!)
- Search intent: Informational/Transactional
- Target audience: Content creators, marketers, creators who know CapCut for editing but not AI features

## Why This Matters

EXCEPTIONAL volume/KD ratio:
- 14,800 searches with only KD 11 = rare find
- Many creators already use CapCut for editing
- AI video features are newer, less known
- Perfect entry point for Mara's creative AI focus

## Content Angle

**Title:** "CapCut AI Video Generator: I Made 10 Videos to Show You What's Actually Possible"

**Mara's Approach:**
- Hands-on exploration — create 10 different video types
- Show REAL results (good and bad)
- Be honest about quality, limitations, when it works best
- Include before/after examples
- Genuine excitement balanced with honest frustrations

**Structure:**
1. Opening: "Okay, this one actually surprised me..."
2. What CapCut AI video features actually do
3. 10 video experiments with results
4. What works, what doesn't (honest assessment)
5. Best use cases
6. Closing: "Try it. Seriously. And then come tell me what you made."

## Why This Works for Mara

Perfect fit for her voice and expertise:
- "I tried this so I can tell you if it's worth it" approach
- Creative technologist angle (not just technical)
- Her genuine excitement when something works
- Shows the struggle, not just success
- Accessible for non-technical creators
- Visual results she can showcase

## Keywords Cluster

| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
|---------|-----|----|----------|
| capcut ai video generator | 14,800 | 11 | PRIMARY |
| capcut ai | 22,200 | — | Include |
| capcut image to video | 6,600 | — | Feature |
| capcut text to video | 5,400 | — | Feature |

## Secondary Keywords

Related searches to include:
- "capcut ai features"
- "how to use capcut ai"
- "capcut video generator tutorial"

## Content Format

**Best for Mara:**
- Personal experiment format ("I tested X")
- Show her actual outputs/results
- Include screenshots/examples
- Honest reactions to results
- Practical tips from experience

## Notes

- CapCut is widely known for editing, less for AI generation
- Many users already have the app — just need to know about AI features
- Free tier available — low barrier to entry for readers
- Mara can show accessible workflows for non-technical creators
- Video results make great visual content for article

## Timing

Content creators actively searching for this NOW. Good timing for warmup article to establish Mara's voice.
