From Studio Tools to AI Grammys: Creators, It’s Your Time

Hey Creator,

This week’s edition is packed with fresh stories and tools you won’t want to miss. From Moonvalley’s new ethical AI video model for filmmakers to the launch of the first-ever “Grammys” for AI music, the creative world is buzzing with innovation.

We’re also diving into India’s booming creator economy, the rise of “vibe coding” for business, and what to expect from Grok 4—the AI that speaks meme. Plus, don’t miss our tool spotlight on Munch, five must-try AI tools, and a pro tip to level up your workflow.

Let’s get inspired!

Top AI News

Moonvalley’s Ethical AI Video Model Goes Public

Moonvalley has launched Marey, a 3D-aware AI video model designed for filmmakers, now available to the public via subscription. Unlike typical text-to-video tools, Marey offers a hybrid approach with advanced controls for camera motion, scene composition, and object manipulation—plus it’s trained entirely on openly licensed data, helping creators avoid copyright headaches and cut production costs by up to 40%

AI Music Gets Its Own Grammys—Entries Now Open

The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards have launched a groundbreaking song contest, dubbed the “Grammys for AI Music,” as millions of creators now use AI to compose tracks. The competition aims to spotlight innovation in AI-generated music and recognizes the growing influence of AI tools in the global music industry.

India’s Creator Economy Hits 400 million+ USD —Fueled by AI & Regional Stars

India’s creator economy, now worth more than 400 million USD, is being transformed by regional content, micro-influencers, and AI-driven automation. A new report highlights the rise of creators from smaller cities, the dominance of Instagram Reels, and the growing use of generative AI for content creation, with 29% of marketers already leveraging AI to boost efficiency and reach.

Vibe Coding” Is the New No-Code: Businesses Tap AI for Creative Workflows

A new trend called “vibe coding” is emerging, where businesses use AI to generate creative content, automate workflows, and even shape company culture. This approach lets teams quickly prototype ideas, personalize customer experiences, and adapt to changing trends—signaling a shift in how organizations harness AI for innovation.

Grok 4 Is Coming—Meme-Literate, Multimodal, and Anti-Filter

Elon Musk’s xAI is set to unveil Grok 4, the latest version of its AI chatbot, in a livestream event. The update promises major improvements in reasoning, speed, and multimodal capabilities, positioning Grok 4 as a serious competitor in the rapidly evolving AI assistant landscape.

Tool Spotlight

Munch : Breathe new life into long videos—without the editing headache

Munch is an AI-powered video repurposing tool that transforms long-form content—think interviews, webinars, podcasts—into short, scroll-stopping clips ready for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts.

Ideal for: YouTubers, podcasters, educators, coaches, marketing teams, and solopreneurs who want to repurpose content efficiently.

How It Helps

• Smart clip detection: It picks out the most engaging moments from your video using AI—no need to scrub through footage manually.

• Auto-captions & platform formatting: Get auto-styled subtitles and vertical crops tailored for the platform you’re posting on.

• Social post ready: Alongside your clips, Munch even suggests captions, hashtags, and text for your posts.

• Trend alignment: It checks what’s trending and aligns your clips with what the algorithm gods love most.

• Multilingual support: Works in over 10 languages, so global creators are covered too.

Pricing Snapshot

• Free Plan: Try it out with watermarked clips.

• Pro (~$49/month): 200 minutes of processing per month.

• Elite (~$116/month): For heavier users with up to 500 minutes.

• Ultimate (~$220/month): Built for teams, agencies, and high-volume creators—1,000 minutes/month, full branding options, and priority support.

• Enterprise – Custom quote for high-volume or team needs, with dedicated support and advanced workflows.

(Pricing may vary slightly depending on usage or region.)

What to Know

• Video “minutes” are how many minutes your raw videos are processed per month.

• Social post counts refer to how many clips or posts you can generate.

• Each plan offers increasing robustness—more capacity, more features, fewer limits.

My Take?

Munch feels like that magical assistant every content creator dreams of—no complaints, no coffee breaks, just endless editing hustle. If long-form is your strength but short-form is where your audience lives, Munch is absolutely worth trying.

This Week’s Creator Toolkit: AI Edition

• Krikey AI

  AI-powered tool that transforms 2D videos into animated 3D characters with synced voiceovers—for AR, VR, and story-driven creators.

• AudioShake 

  Breaks any audio file into isolated stems—vocals, instruments, effects—ideal for music producers, remixers, podcasters, and audio mixers.

• Soundraw

  Create unlimited royalty-free music in any genre or mood—easy for creators needing background scores without composers.

• Originality AI Niche Generator

  AI-powered niche discovery tool providing curated content ideas and market insights—helping creators find untapped topic spaces.

• Vizard AI

  Turn long videos into scroll-ready clips—automatically. Vizard picks the best moments, adds captions, crops for socials, and even writes your post copy. A total time-saver for creators and marketers.

💡 Creator Pro Tip using Munch

Have a 30-minute podcast episode sitting in your drive? Drop it into Munch. You’ll get a bunch of clips back—pick the top 2–3, tweak the captions, and boom—you’ve got a week’s worth of content.