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Create Viral Videos From Reference Images with Vidu & Upload to Youtube/tiktok

ByDavide Boizza @n3witalia on n8n.io

This workflow automates the process of creating short videos from multiple image references (up to 7 images). It uses "Vidu Reference to Video" model, a video generation API to transform a user-provided prompt and image set into a consistent, AI-generated video.

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This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #8709 — we link there as the canonical source.

This workflow follows the Form Trigger → Google Drive recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.

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{
  "id": "GWfJ5QEvxgj7hwGk",
  "meta": {
    "templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
  },
  "name": "Generate video clips from your multiple image references",
  "tags": [],
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "1005ae66-14cf-45c1-9985-6826d1a46bb2",
      "name": "Get status",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        848,
        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "=https://queue.fal.run/fal-ai/vidu/requests/{{ $('Create Video').item.json.request_id }}/status ",
        "options": {},
        "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
        "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "httpHeaderAuth": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    },
    {
      "id": "d465656d-63ab-4808-8485-bb8347ed9e4b",
      "name": "Wait 60 sec.",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.wait",
      "position": [
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        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "amount": 60
      },
      "typeVersion": 1.1
    },
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      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -224,
        -448
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "color": 3,
        "width": 740,
        "height": 280,
        "content": "# Generate video clips from your multiple image references \n\nThis workflow automates the process of creating **short videos from multiple image references** (up to 7 images). It uses \"Vidu Reference to Video\" model, a video generation API to transform a user-provided prompt and image set into a consistent, **AI-generated video**.\n\nThis workflow automates the process of generating AI-powered videos from a set of reference images and then uploading them to **TikTok** and **Youtube**. The process is initiated via a user-friendly web form.\n\n\n\n\n\n"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
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      "name": "Completed?",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "position": [
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        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "conditions": {
          "options": {
            "version": 2,
            "leftValue": "",
            "caseSensitive": true,
            "typeValidation": "strict"
          },
          "combinator": "and",
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              "operator": {
                "name": "filter.operator.equals",
                "type": "string",
                "operation": "equals"
              },
              "leftValue": "={{ $json.status }}",
              "rightValue": "COMPLETED"
            }
          ]
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      },
      "typeVersion": 2.2
    },
    {
      "id": "9ab2e491-b400-4dc3-942a-9b096df01e0a",
      "name": "Set data",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
      "position": [
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        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "assignments": {
          "assignments": [
            {
              "id": "c713d31f-9abd-496a-ac79-e8e2efe60aa0",
              "name": "prompt",
              "type": "string",
              "value": "={{ $('On form submission').item.json.Prompt }}"
            },
            {
              "id": "2308096c-702f-4ed1-9de3-c77d9685609e",
              "name": "reference_images",
              "type": "array",
              "value": "={{ $json.reference_image_urls }}"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 3.4
    },
    {
      "id": "5a2aabe2-fc28-4c7e-95d8-c3254a79ba07",
      "name": "Sticky Note5",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -224,
        320
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 740,
        "height": 100,
        "content": "## STEP 2 - MAIN FLOW\nStart the workflow manually or periodically by hooking the \"Schedule Trigger\" node. It is recommended to set it at 5 minute intervals."
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "e74aaeda-72a1-4314-adc2-ba9bebecc2ad",
      "name": "Sticky Note6",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -224,
        -128
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 740,
        "height": 140,
        "content": "## STEP 1 - GET API KEY (YOURAPIKEY)\nCreate an account [here](https://fal.ai/) and obtain API KEY.\nIn the node \"Create Image\" set \"Header Auth\" and set:\n- Name: \"Authorization\"\n- Value: \"Key YOURAPIKEY\""
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "aa057777-f20c-43a7-b3f9-8e29f5c5790e",
      "name": "Sticky Note7",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        400,
        784
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 180,
        "height": 200,
        "content": "Set API Key created in Step 1"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "36c9571b-63b1-4ee5-afc4-6abe916cf7e5",
      "name": "Create Video",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        448,
        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://queue.fal.run/fal-ai/vidu/q1/reference-to-video",
        "method": "POST",
        "options": {},
        "jsonBody": "={\n     \"prompt\": \"{{ $json.prompt }}\",\n     \"reference_image_urls\": {{ $json.reference_images.toJsonString() }},\n     \"aspect_ratio\": \"16:9\",\n     \"movement_amplitude\": \"auto\"\n}",
        "sendBody": true,
        "sendHeaders": true,
        "specifyBody": "json",
        "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
        "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth",
        "headerParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "Content-Type",
              "value": "application/json"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "httpHeaderAuth": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    },
    {
      "id": "34769b60-f9af-4604-a152-b72c02a341e4",
      "name": "Get Url Video",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        -224,
        1232
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "=https://queue.fal.run/fal-ai/vidu/requests/{{ $json.request_id }}",
        "options": {},
        "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
        "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "httpHeaderAuth": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    },
    {
      "id": "782e998d-b27a-4496-8580-0e2d6ef1edce",
      "name": "Get File Video",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        400,
        1232
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "={{ $('Get Url Video').item.json.video.url }}",
        "options": {}
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    },
    {
      "id": "05b36f6c-088c-417f-bd42-93dc1f136d9d",
      "name": "Upload Video",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
      "position": [
        688,
        1104
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "name": "={{ $now.format('yyyyLLddHHmmss') }}-{{ $('Get Url Video').item.json.video.file_name }}",
        "driveId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "My Drive"
        },
        "options": {},
        "folderId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "1aHRwLWyrqfzoVC8HoB-YMrBvQ4tLC-NZ",
          "cachedResultUrl": "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aHRwLWyrqfzoVC8HoB-YMrBvQ4tLC-NZ",
          "cachedResultName": "Fal.run"
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 3
    },
    {
      "id": "68e3a0ec-cafc-404b-9207-aad38c18df76",
      "name": "Generate title",
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi",
      "position": [
        32,
        1232
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "modelId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "gpt-5-mini",
          "cachedResultName": "GPT-5-MINI"
        },
        "options": {},
        "messages": {
          "values": [
            {
              "content": "=Input: {{ $('Set data').item.json.prompt }}"
            },
            {
              "role": "system",
              "content": "You are a YouTube SEO expert specialized in creating engaging and optimized titles.\n\nYour task is to generate an effective title for a YouTube video based on the user's video description.\n\nGUIDELINES:\n- Maximum 60 characters to avoid truncation\n- Use relevant keywords for SEO\n- Make the title catchy and clickable\n- Avoid excessive or misleading clickbait\n- Consider the target audience of the content\n- Use numbers, questions, or power words when appropriate\n- IMPORTANT: Generate the title in the same language as the input description\n\nOUTPUT FORMAT:\nProvide only the title, without additional explanations.\n\nEXAMPLE:\nInput: \"Tutorial video on how to cook perfect pasta carbonara\"\nOutput: \"PERFECT Carbonara in 10 Minutes - Chef's Secrets\""
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "openAiApi": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1.8
    },
    {
      "id": "51a03784-517c-426b-aeac-a368356fc7e2",
      "name": "Sticky Note",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        672,
        1264
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 180,
        "height": 408,
        "content": "Set YOUR_USERNAME in Step 2"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "0b120ffe-4b4d-45e3-ac7c-d5b40d05f9f6",
      "name": "Sticky Note8",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -224,
        48
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 740,
        "height": 232,
        "content": "## STEP 2 - Upload video on Youtube and TikTok\n- Find your API key in your [Upload-Post Manage Api Keys](https://www.upload-post.com/?linkId=lp_144414&sourceId=n3witalia&tenantId=upload-post-app) 10 FREE uploads per month\n- Set the the \"Auth Header\":\n-- Name: Authorization\n-- Value: Apikey YOUR_API_KEY_HERE\n- Create profiles to manage your social media accounts. The \"Profile\" you choose will be used in the field YOUR_USRNAME (eg. test1 or test2).  \n\n\nThe free plan allows uploads to all platforms except TikTok. To enable, please upgrade to a paid plan."
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "8b29d074-bb1d-4ee2-9ed3-8e72bdf8804b",
      "name": "Upload on TikTok",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        688,
        1520
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://api.upload-post.com/api/upload",
        "method": "POST",
        "options": {},
        "sendBody": true,
        "contentType": "multipart-form-data",
        "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
        "bodyParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "title",
              "value": "={{ $('Generate title').item.json.message.content }}"
            },
            {
              "name": "user",
              "value": "YOUR_USERNAME"
            },
            {
              "name": "platform[]",
              "value": "tiktok"
            },
            {
              "name": "video",
              "parameterType": "formBinaryData",
              "inputDataFieldName": "data"
            }
          ]
        },
        "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "httpHeaderAuth": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    },
    {
      "id": "c3103fc9-9ecb-4b79-936e-94bd738736d5",
      "name": "On form submission",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger",
      "position": [
        -192,
        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "formTitle": "Reference to video",
        "formFields": {
          "values": [
            {
              "fieldLabel": "Prompt",
              "requiredField": true
            },
            {
              "fieldType": "textarea",
              "fieldLabel": "Reference images",
              "requiredField": true
            }
          ]
        },
        "formDescription": "In \"Refernce images\" add url images separated by comma eg:\n\nhttps://url.com/1.jpg,\nhttps://url.com/1.jpg,\nhttps://url.com/1.jpg\n"
      },
      "typeVersion": 2.2
    },
    {
      "id": "2bd86ffe-6d0d-4edb-8c4a-0cdbdb4c8c7f",
      "name": "Array",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.code",
      "position": [
        16,
        848
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "jsCode": "// Ottieni il campo con la stringa originale (modifica il campo se necessario)\nconst inputString = $json[\"Reference images\"];\n\n// 1. Rimuove spazi extra e newline\n// 2. Divide la stringa in un array\n// 3. Filtra gli elementi vuoti\n// 4. Ritorna come array JSON\n\nconst urlsArray = inputString\n  .split(/,\\s*|\\r\\n+/) // divide su virgole e newline\n  .filter(url => url.trim() !== \"\");\n\nreturn [\n  {\n    json: {\n      reference_image_urls: urlsArray\n    }\n  }\n];"
      },
      "typeVersion": 2
    },
    {
      "id": "433bc667-f6c3-49aa-8dca-d8a874907123",
      "name": "Sticky Note1",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -224,
        464
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "color": 4,
        "width": 736,
        "height": 272,
        "content": "## Example On Form Submit\nPrompt:\nThe girl is showing a pair of shoes to the monkey in the forest\n\nReference images:\nhttps://n3wstorage.b-cdn.net/n3witalia/result3.png,\nhttps://n3wstorage.b-cdn.net/n3witalia/shoes.png,\nhttps://n3wstorage.b-cdn.net/n3witalia/monkey.jpeg\n\nResult:\nhttps://n3wstorage.b-cdn.net/n3witalia/output_reference.mp4\n\n"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "008f1fba-bef8-42d9-8cd2-697edfe63be3",
      "name": "Upload to Youtube",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
        688,
        1328
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "https://api.upload-post.com/api/upload",
        "method": "POST",
        "options": {},
        "sendBody": true,
        "contentType": "multipart-form-data",
        "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
        "bodyParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "title",
              "value": "={{ $('Generate title').item.json.message.content }}"
            },
            {
              "name": "user",
              "value": "YOUR_USERNAME"
            },
            {
              "name": "platform[]",
              "value": "youtube"
            },
            {
              "name": "video",
              "parameterType": "formBinaryData",
              "inputDataFieldName": "data"
            }
          ]
        },
        "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "httpHeaderAuth": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    }
  ],
  "active": false,
  "settings": {
    "executionOrder": "v1"
  },
  "versionId": "dc322de2-ed82-4836-9169-b477f2ddf8a4",
  "connections": {
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      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Set data",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Set data": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Create Video",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Completed?": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Get Url Video",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Wait 60 sec.",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Get status": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Completed?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Create Video": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Wait 60 sec.",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Upload Video": {
      "main": [
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      ]
    },
    "Wait 60 sec.": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Get status",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Get Url Video": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Generate title",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Generate title": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Get File Video",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Get File Video": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Upload Video",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          },
          {
            "node": "Upload to Youtube",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          },
          {
            "node": "Upload on TikTok",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Upload to Youtube": {
      "main": [
        []
      ]
    },
    "On form submission": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Array",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  }
}

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About this workflow

This workflow automates the process of creating short videos from multiple image references (up to 7 images). It uses "Vidu Reference to Video" model, a video generation API to transform a user-provided prompt and image set into a consistent, AI-generated video.

Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/8709/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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