Tutorial

How to make a lyric video with AI

A good lyric video fits the track instead of dropping words onto a loop. Here is how to plan beat-aware scenes, generate supporting visuals, and place captions that stay in sync.

By Video Loom · 2026-06-13

How to make a lyric video with AI

Transcribe and plan to the beat

Start with transcription and track analysis so your scenes line up with verses, hooks, and tempo. The lyrics and the visuals share the same timing.

Transcribe lyrics from the audio.
Plan scenes around song sections.
Map caption timing to the track.

Generate visuals per section

Generate supporting video for each lyric section while keeping a consistent look. Style references hold the visual language across the whole piece.

Tie scene prompts to lyric sections.
Use references for a consistent look.
Route shots by quality tier.

Caption and export

Place captions on the timeline with karaoke or social styles, then export a finished lyric video aligned to the source audio.

Add burned-in or sidecar captions.
Use karaoke-style highlighting.
Export a synced, finished cut.

Questions

Common questions.

Does the workflow transcribe my audio?

Yes. Audio transcription and track analysis guide lyric-oriented scenes and caption timing.

Can a lyric video include generated cinematic scenes?

Yes. Caption work combines with generated scene video, source footage, and timeline edits.