n8n Integration

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Overview

• Batch process videos automatically from Google Drive, Airtable, or any connected app
• Schedule video processing with cron triggers for off-peak hours
• Chain workflows by connecting to 400+ apps (Slack notifications, database updates, etc.)
• No coding required - visual workflow builder with drag-and-drop nodes

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Template 1: Video Composition Workflow

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What It Does

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Workflow Steps

1. Trigger (Webhook or Manual)
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2. Create Job (POST /v1/jobs with video URL)
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3. Start Composition (POST /v1/jobs/{id}/start with background)
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4. Poll Status (GET /v1/jobs/{id}/status every 20 seconds)
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5. Download Processed Video
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6. Upload to Google Drive

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API Key Required

• VIDEOBGREMOVER_KEY - Get from API Management

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Processing Time

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Get the Template

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Template 2: AI UGC Ad Generator Workflow

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What It Does

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Workflow Steps

1. Upload App Screen Recording
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2. Gemini AI Analysis
   - Analyzes app features
   - Generates ad script (hook, problem, solution, CTA)
   - Describes ideal AI actor
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3. Sora 2 AI Video Generation
   - Creates AI actor video
   - Natural UGC-style delivery
   - 4-12 second duration
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4. VideoBGRemover Composition
   - Removes actor background
   - Composites actor over app recording
   - Mixes audio (30% app + 100% actor)
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5. Upload to Google Drive

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API Keys Required

• GEMINI_KEY - Get from Google AI Studio
• FAL_KEY - Get from FAL AI Dashboard
• VIDEOBGREMOVER_KEY - Get from API Management

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Processing Time

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Quick Start

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1. Import Workflow to n8n

• Go to Workflows → Import from URL
• Paste the GitHub template URL (see above)
• Click Import

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2. Configure API Keys

Settings → Variables → Add new variable

For Template 1:
- Name: VIDEOBGREMOVER_KEY
- Value: vbr_your_key_here

For Template 2 (add all three):
- Name: GEMINI_KEY
- Value: your_gemini_key
- Name: FAL_KEY
- Value: your_fal_key
- Name: VIDEOBGREMOVER_KEY
- Value: vbr_your_key_here

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3. Connect Google Drive

• Click on the “Upload to Google Drive” node
• Click “Create New Credential”
• Follow the OAuth authorization flow
• Select the folder where videos should be saved (optional)

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4. Test the Workflow

• Update the video URLs in the “Sample Video URLs” node
• Click “Execute Workflow”
• Wait 3-5 minutes for processing
• Check Google Drive for the final video

• Update the screenshot_video_url in the “Sample Input” node
• Click “Execute Workflow”
• Wait 5-8 minutes for processing
• Check Google Drive for the UGC ad

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How the Workflows Work

1. Create a job by uploading your video (POST /v1/jobs)
2. Start processing with composition parameters (POST /v1/jobs/{id}/start)
3. Poll the status every 20 seconds (GET /v1/jobs/{id}/status)
4. Download the video when status is completed
5. Upload to storage (Google Drive) and return the shareable link

• ✅ Automatic status polling and retries
• ✅ Error handling for failed jobs
• ✅ Both webhook and manual triggers
• ✅ Seamless Google Drive integration

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Automation Options

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Webhook Triggers

curl -X POST https://your-n8n-instance.com/webhook/compose-video \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "foreground_video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4",
    "background_video_url": "https://example.com/background.mp4"
  }'

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Batch Processing

• Google Sheets - Process rows of video URLs
• Airtable - Process database records
• Google Drive Watch - Auto-process new uploads
• Cron Schedule - Process videos at specific times

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Notifications

• Slack - Post message with video link
• Discord - Send webhook notification
• Email - Send download link
• SMS - Text notification via Twilio

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Resources

• GitHub Templates Repository - Full workflow JSON files and setup instructions
• Blog Tutorial: Automate Video Backgrounds in n8n - Step-by-step guide with examples
• Composition Builder - Visual tool to design composition parameters
• API Reference - Complete API documentation
• Video Composition Guide - Understanding composition parameters
• Support - Email us at paul@videobgremover.com

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Next Steps