A channel created just two months ago has already garnered over 7 million views and, according to VidIQ estimates, is earning around $15,000 per month by publishing simple animated map videos. This article describes the process of creating such content, methods for its optimization, and resources for getting started.

Reasons to Start in the Niche

There are three main reasons why now is a favorable time to launch similar channels:

1. Low Competition: According to Google Trends, interest in automation and the creation of "dormant" YouTube channels is declining from 2023 to 2025, reaching its lowest points in recent years. This creates conditions for rapid growth of new channels and an increase in views. As an example, a channel in this niche created three weeks ago has already garnered over a million views.
2. Growth in Monetization Revenue: According to GUP Media, the cost of advertising on YouTube has increased approximately 2.5 times in a year. MediaB confirms active monetization on similar channels. It is noted that adding English voiceovers and scripts can attract audiences from countries with high advertising costs, such as the USA, potentially increasing revenue. A quality script also improves the chances of monetization.
3. Automation of Content Creation Process: The entire video creation process, including idea generation, scriptwriting, titles, thumbnail creation, animation, and editing, can be accomplished using ChatGPT. Google Studio provides free voiceovers. The user is only left to manage the process and check the final result.

Step-by-Step Content Creation

Stage 1: Defining the Video Topic

The most effective method is to analyze popular formats used by competitors. Channel research revealed successful video examples with 111,000 views in a day and 140,000 in 5 days, as well as nearly 250,000 views in 4 days. The chosen topic for the start is "Countries Where McDonald's Never Opened."

A special website is used to start the work, providing step-by-step instructions and prompts. It is necessary to copy the prompt for analyzing the video format and replacing the brand (McDonald's) with another popular brand with an interesting history. From the suggested options, KFC was chosen: "KFC Never Opened in These Countries."

Stage 2: Facts, Route, and Script

The next step is generating facts, a route, and a script. A prompt for ChatGPT analyzes the timeline of events, studies the history of KFC's presence in different countries, finds interesting facts and stories, and prepares a complete script in English and Russian. Project files for further work are also generated. ChatGPT creates a separate folder on the desktop and saves all files there.

Stage 3: Voiceover Generation

The voiceover is created in Google AI Studio. After selecting the voice and style ("friendly"), the English script is pasted into the window, and an audio file is generated. The result is downloaded for further use.

Stage 4: Animation Creation Using HTML Code

The advantage of this method is that the animation is created using code, which avoids the distortions characteristic of neural networks like Veo or Kling. This allows for easy modification of shape, color, size, camera movement, or tempo, as well as precise synchronization of animation with the voiceover. The video can be exported in 4K without the need for paid video generators.

ChatGPT generates a 10-second test animation and separately creates an image of a bucket with wings, adding it to the animation. If necessary, changes can be made by describing them in text.

Stage 5: Creating Animation Segments with Voiceover

To create the first animation segment with voiceover, the corresponding prompt is used. ChatGPT checks for the necessary tools for processing audio files and, if needed, requests permission to install them. The process takes about 20 minutes, resulting in the first animation fragment lasting 47 seconds, showing the first countries. If errors are found, they can be corrected at this stage. To continue working, the command "Continue with the next region" is entered. Thus, the remaining regions are gradually created.

Stage 6: Merging Fragments and Adding Background Music

All completed fragments are merged into a single video with background music. ChatGPT performs the editing, adding commercially usable background music with attribution in the video description. If desired, you can upload your own music or request a track replacement.

Stage 7: Creating Thumbnail, Title, Description, and Tags

In the final stage, ChatGPT prepares a thumbnail, using the structure and clickbait elements of the reference video. A title, a full description (including sources of facts and music attribution), and tags are also generated.

The entire video creation process, from topic research to preparation for publication, takes about 3 hours. A ChatGPT Plus subscription costing $20 per month is required for the work.

Application of the Method in Other Niches

This method of creating videos with maps can be successfully applied in various niches, such as history, wars, the spread of religions, nature, or transportation, where there are many videos with millions of views.

Training and Promotion

For those experiencing low views or wanting to avoid mistakes, "ViszaV Academy" training is offered. The course covers niche and topic selection, content creation using neural networks and 2D animation, channel promotion, and preparation for monetization. An example of a student, Azad, is provided. He created a fitness channel, achieved monetization in two months, gained 60,000 subscribers and over 7 million views, and also sells his training program on Telegram. The training includes personal mentorship for up to 12 months with a guarantee of achieving monetization if conditions are met.

Contest

A contest has been announced for the best video idea featuring maps. The conditions are: come up with an interesting theme, write a title in the comments, and describe in one sentence what will be shown on the map. The author of the most creative idea will receive free training with personal mentorship until monetization. The winner will be announced in 10 days in a pinned comment. For a week, the author will answer questions daily in the comments.