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How different are AI node-based tools from each other?
ElevenLabs just launched Flows, a node-based canvas, so I tested it by creating a 30s product ad with narration.
I’ve always liked working with node-based tools, so it’s nice to have another option in the mix.
So far, it felt pretty straightforward, especially if you’re already familiar with this kind of workflow. Getting started was easy, and having voice, sfx, and music powered by ElevenLabs is a big plus.
I also like that the text-to-speech feature has a large voice library to choose from, and that being able to add audio tags helps improve the accuracy of the narration’s tone.
Overall, I think Flows is useful for projects that need strong audio integration, worth trying if that’s your use case.
Watch my process details in the comments 👇
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Really interesting breakdown! 🙌
From your experience, how would you compare ElevenLabs Flow with tools like ComfyUI or LangFlow in terms of flexibility and scalability?
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Really loved watching your process video. will check this out
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That's very impressive, Karina. Did you go through a lot of iterations before you got video that was usable for each scene, or did you pretty-much hit the mark straight out of the box? Well done.
Thanks for your reply, Karina. Yes, in my limited dabblings with AI video generation, I found that having a good starting image really helps in reaching the hoped-for result when I generate AI videos. Again, well done.
WoW ! This is awesome... 💯
Big fan of node-based canvas UIs!
This looks clean
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Node-based AI tools all converge on the same problem: the canvas is easy, the taste isn't. Flows wins when you already know what you want and need to assemble fast. It loses when you're using it to think for you. Curious if you found the audio tagging actually preserved emotional intent or just tonal accuracy.
That’s true, I think relying entirely on AI tends to give weaker results most of the time, and honestly that applies to pretty much every AI tool I’ve used so far.
I think the audio tagging is more effective for tonal accuracy at the moment, but in some cases it does help guide the emotional intent.
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Hey Contra creators!
To help you submit your entry before the challenge ends, we’re sharing 2 resources today that should make the process much easier:
1. Full Video Tutorial
Attached is a simple end-to-end tutorial showing how to:
1. Create a Flow.
2. Turn it into a Template.
3. Publish it.
This example is intentionally very simple so it’s easy to follow. For the competition, we’d still love to see much more creative and advanced templates, but this should help you better understand how Flows and Templates work together.
2. Live Workshop Today at 1 PM ET
In just a few hours, we’ll also be hosting a live workshop across all of our social platforms to walk through the full process live.
We’ll cover:
- How to build a Flow
- How to convert workflows into Templates
- Best practices for submitting to the Contra Challenge
This is exactly what we’re looking for in the competition, so make sure to join!
Workshop link:
https://x.com/ElevenCreative/status/2056726529434853887
Good luck everyone, excited to see your creations!
From a product photo to a finished 57-second cinematic commercial in one click and you get more than the final cut. The pipeline delivers all 5 scene images, all 5 scene videos, narration tracks, music bed, SFX layers, title card, and end card as separate assets, ready to repurpose across channels.
Customize the output by describing what you want in plain English — minimalist studio shoot, urban documentary, surreal art film, anything that fits your brand. The pipeline adapts every asset to match.
Category-agnostic: works for sneakers, tech, skincare, food, fashion, beauty, heritage craft. Auto-detects category and adapts the creative direction. Demoed on an indie running shoe brand; the same canvas runs unchanged for any consumer product.
Template link: https://elevenlabs.io/app/templates/B1Lrpc13fBhtWEFrSayJ
Social Media X post: https://x.com/Aadidev0/status/2056895148760744363?s=20
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My Submission for #elevencreative #contra challenge. Check out my template here - https://elevenlabs.io/app/templates/zfrP1cyhZ6rL1Q43MHGJ
Very strong execution here!
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