188 | How Video Tap Leverages OpenAI for Content Creation
Description
In this episode, Chris Sev discusses building SaaS projects with Laravel and AI, detailing his journey from launching Scotch.io to creating VideoTap. Dive into the innovative workflows for automating video marketing content, learn why Laravel remains his go-to framework, and explore insights on the future of AI in development.
Show Notes
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:33 - Guest Introduction: Chris Sev, DevRel at Sourcegraph
00:01:08 - Chris's Background and Journey
00:02:28 - Tech Stack Behind Video Tap
00:02:55 - Story of Getting the VideoTap.com Domain
00:05:20 - VideoTap's AI Implementation and Process
00:14:20 - How VideoTap Uses AI for Content Generation
00:17:06 - Prompt Engineering Tips and Techniques
00:21:17 - AI Content Generation Pipeline and Error Handling
00:22:27 - Handling Large Videos and Context Windows
00:23:44 - Experimenting with Different AI Models
00:24:23 - AI Writing Style and Evaluation Techniques
00:27:44 - Current State of VideoTap: Team and Revenue
00:30:39 - Future Goals: Integrations and Features
00:35:27 - Chris's Work at Sourcegraph and Mission
00:38:20 - Picks and Plugs
- Amy
- Pick: Polar Habits
- Plug: Broken Comb Newsletter
- Chris
- Pick: Phind.com and Perplexity.ai
- Plug: TwinPicks.ai, Richest You Substack
- James
- Pick: Kroser TSA Travel Laptop Backpack
- Plug: Newsletter
Links
- VideoTap
- Anthropic Prompt Engineering Guide
- Creator Hooks Newsletter
- Thumbnail Test
- Codi AI Coding Assistant