How to Make an AI Short Drama with SoulNexus: From Idea to Episode 1

You can make an AI short drama without a camera, a crew or an editing background. In SoulNexus you open the canvas, open Studio, choose a story idea, and generate your first episode. This guide expands the quick walkthrough in the video below into steps you can follow yourself.

What you need before you start

• A SoulNexus account with some credit. Generation is pay-as-you-go, so a short test episode costs far less than a full season.

• A story idea of one or two sentences. It does not need to be polished; Studio helps you shape it.

• A target format. Vertical 9:16 suits YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels; landscape 16:9 suits longer viewing.

Step 1: Open the canvas and Studio

Sign in and open the canvas, then choose Open studio. Studio is the guided workspace for a short drama. It walks you through five stages in order: script, assets, production, edit and publish, and you can review and change the result of each stage before moving on.

Step 2: Choose your story and idea

In the Script stage, give Studio your idea. You can write one from scratch, convert a novel, or turn a spoken account into a script. A request such as "Write a 6-episode urban comeback short drama" is enough to get a first draft.

Ask Studio to evaluate and revise the script, then to break it down into characters, scenes and props. That breakdown is what keeps later steps consistent.

Step 3: Build consistent characters and scenes

In the Assets stage, import the characters, scenes and props from your breakdown. Draw a reference image for each one, pick the version you like, and set a shared visual style. Reusing the same reference images across every shot is how your lead keeps the same face and outfit from the first scene to the last.

Step 4: Make your first episode

In the Production stage, pick Episode 1 and generate the storyboard. Studio splits the episode into shots using your chosen assets and shows the shot count and estimated length. Then:

1. Choose the image model, video model and aspect ratio.

2. Fill in keyframes for every shot.

3. Generate the shot videos.

Video generation takes a few minutes per clip, so submit the shots and review them as they finish. If one shot is wrong, regenerate that shot alone instead of redoing the whole episode.

Step 5: Edit and publish

In the Edit stage, arrange the clips on the timeline, turn on subtitles and voiceover, add music, and export the final cut. In the Publish stage, pick your platforms and write the copy; nothing is published until you confirm.

Tips for a better first episode

• Start with one episode. Finish Episode 1 end to end before planning a season.

• Keep the cast small. Two or three recurring characters are easier to keep consistent.

• Write the hook first. Open with the conflict in the first shot, because short-form viewers decide within seconds.

• Re-shoot single shots. Fix the weak shot instead of regenerating everything.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need video editing experience?

No. Studio guides you stage by stage, and the timeline editor handles subtitles, voiceover, music and export.

How do I keep characters looking the same across shots?

Create reference images for each character in the Assets stage and keep using them. Every shot is generated from the same references.

Can I fix one bad shot?

Yes. Regenerate a single shot without touching the rest of the episode.

What format should I choose for YouTube Shorts?

Choose portrait 9:16. Studio lets you set the aspect before you generate videos.

Try it yourself

Open the SoulNexus canvas, launch Studio and start your first episode with the example prompt shown with this article.