If you’re looking to create stunning, high-quality short videos in the AI Animal Fusion niche, like the ones dominating YouTube Shorts and TikTok, then this tutorial is for you.
In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through the exact process to replicate the style of viral creators like Mystiflux, whose videos are mesmerizing and artistic—even with just 33,000 subscribers, his channel has hit over 10 million views due to the exceptional visual storytelling.
Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
🔥 Why AI Animal Fusion Videos Go Viral
AI Animal Fusion videos combine animals with surreal elements like galaxies, clouds, crystals, lava, or wings—creating awe-inspiring visuals that keep viewers hooked from start to finish.
High retention (often 90%+) and emotional storytelling make them perfect for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
🎨 Step 1: Create Your First AI Image with ChatGPT + Leonardo AI
✅ Tools Needed:
- ChatGPT (for generating prompts)
- Leonardo AI (for generating images)
- Kling AI 1.6 (for turning images into video)
Let’s begin with an example prompt:
“Create an image of a whale shark covered in a glowing galaxy pattern.”
Paste this prompt into ChatGPT and let it refine your request. Then copy the resulting detailed prompt into Leonardo AI.
🎛 Leonardo AI Settings:
- Model: Phoenix 1.0
- Style: 3D Render
- Mode: Ultra
- Dimensions: 9×6 (perfect for Shorts)
Hit Generate and review your results. You’ll usually get 4 images per batch. Repeat the generation a few times to get more variations.
💡 If you want a specific color scheme (e.g. gold & blue instead of pink), click Edit with AI in Leonardo and update the prompt, e.g.: “Replace pink color with glowing golden hues.”
Select your favorite image and save it for the next step.
🎨 Step 2: Refine Your Image with “Image-to-Image” in Leonardo AI
Let’s make your image even more cinematic.
- Click on the three dots on your selected image
- Choose Use as image guidance > Image-to-Image
- Prompt: “Add more bubbles above the whale shark’s back and enhance glowing color intensity.”
- Keep the strength setting at 0.3 for minimal distortion
Leonardo AI will now generate a refined batch of images while preserving the original style. Review and select your favorite!
🎨 Step 3: Advanced Technique — Using Style Guidance for Cloud Merging
Want to create something next-level, like a whale shark completely made of clouds?
Here’s how:
- First, generate a standalone image of vibrant multicolored clouds.
- Then, use this cloud image as a Style Reference in Leonardo AI.
- Use your original whale shark prompt.
- Adjust the Style Strength from Mid → High → Ultra in successive runs.
The result? A whale shark formed entirely from the colorful cloud textures—an effect that truly captivates viewers.
🐾 Bonus Image Examples
Here are a few more stunning ideas to try with just basic prompts:
- “Lion made of molten lava”
- “Lion with butterfly wings”
- “Dolphin with neon spectrum colors”
These images don’t even need refinement—they’re ready to animate!
🎬 Step 4: Turn AI Images into Stunning Videos (Using Kling AI 1.6)
Now it’s time to animate your creations.
🔧 Kling AI Settings:
- Model: Kling AI 1.6
- Creativity: 0.5
- Duration: 5 seconds
- Prompt (Example):
“A vibrant explosion of colorful smoke erupts, spreading across the whale shark’s body as it glides gracefully. Camera slowly zooms in.”
⚠️ Some animations might not behave as expected—like cloud movement not syncing or fish appearing static. Don’t worry! Try multiple prompt variations or cut out the best segment for Shorts.
🐬 Tips for Better Animations
- For dolphins:
Prompt – “The dolphin swims fast in circles.” → Smooth natural animation - For lions or panthers:
Prompt – “The lion walks toward the viewer slowly.”
👉 Always use Kling AI 1.6, not 1.5, for smoother results.
🛠 Step 5: Final Touch – Combine Clips in CapCut
Once you’ve got your animated videos:
- Import all clips into CapCut (free and beginner-friendly)
- Add sound effects, ambient music, or narration
- Insert cinematic transitions
- Adjust color tone for consistency
- Export in vertical format (9:16)
🎧 Pro Tip: Use upbeat.com or Artlist for royalty-free sound effects & background music.
📈 What Makes These Videos Go Viral?
- High-quality visuals (generated from AI tools like Leonardo + Kling)
- Unique concepts (merging animals with surreal elements)
- Engaging storylines (supported by music and pacing)
- Retention rates of 90%+ (critical for YouTube Shorts & TikTok)
These are not just random animal edits—they’re mini cinematic experiences.
💡 Creative Ideas to Try Next
- Phoenix rising from crystal flames
- Octopus made of flowing ink
- Tiger formed from smoke and stardust
- Butterfly with mirrored galaxy wings
- Koala made of cherry blossom petals
Don’t just replicate—innovate. Use these techniques as a launchpad for your own creative style.
📚 Want to Learn from the Best?
If you want to go even deeper into this niche, consider checking out mlux’s full tutorial for just $15. While I haven’t purchased it myself, it likely includes:
- Custom-trained models
- Bulk image generation workflows
- Insider animation techniques
Just from analyzing his videos, you can already tell he invests serious time and skill into every clip. Learning from creators like him can fast-track your success.
🚀 Final Thoughts
The AI Animal Fusion niche is exploding right now, and this is the perfect time to jump in.
Thanks to tools like ChatGPT, Leonardo AI, and Kling AI, anyone—even without design experience—can create breathtaking short videos that compete with the best.
But remember:
✅ Follow the techniques
✅ Refine your prompts
✅ Stay creative
✅ Add your own signature style
If this tutorial helped you, be sure to like, share, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Drop a comment if you have any questions or want help developing your first viral animal fusion video.
Until next time—keep creating, keep experimenting, and I’ll see you in the next video!
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