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# Skeleton videos

A skeleton video is a viral short-form format. A 3D translucent skeleton acts out your script while its organs glow to show what happens inside the body. A narrator voice tells the story. This format works best for "what happens to your body if..." topics, but the skeleton can also act out stories and history in normal clothing.

## What do I need?

- An idea or a script. Example: "What happens to your body if you drink 5 coffees a day".
- Credits. Skeleton videos use more credits than most types, so check the estimate before you generate.
- An active plan. Every scene uses AI Video, and AI Video needs an active plan. Without one, **Generate** shows a lock and opens the plans instead of starting the video.
- To download, your account must have had a paid plan at least once.

## How do I create a skeleton video?

1. Open [skeleton video page](https://app.aituber.app/dashboard/skeleton).
2. Type your idea in the prompt box, or switch to the script tab and write the full script. Use [brackets] for visual directions.
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3. Pick a quality: **Basic**, **Good**, **Premium**, or **Max**.
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4. Pick a voice.
5. Click **Generate**. The credit estimate shows before you confirm.

Every scene uses AI video. There is no image or stock option for this template, so this type always needs an active plan.

## What is the difference between the quality tiers?

The app describes the three tiers like this:

| Quality | In-app description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Good for most needs. Organ spots may be off. | 10 credits per second |
| Good | Sharper than Basic. Organ spots may be off. | 15 credits per second |
| Premium | Best quality, organs in the right place. | 25 credits per second |
| Max | Sharpest, with the most detail. | 30 credits per second |

If your video is about anatomy and the organ positions matter, pick Premium. For story topics where organs do not glow, Basic is usually enough.

## How much does a skeleton video cost?

| Part | Cost |
|---|---|
| AI video, Basic | 10 credits per second (600 per minute) |
| AI video, Good | 15 credits per second (900 per minute) |
| AI video, Premium | 25 credits per second (1,500 per minute) |
| AI video, Max | 30 credits per second (1,800 per minute) |
| Voice | 30 credits per minute |

Example: a 1-minute skeleton video costs about 630 credits on Basic, about 930 on Good, about 1,530 on Premium, and about 1,830 on Max. [What each video type costs](https://help.aituber.app/en/article/what-each-video-type-costs-48eido/).

## What are the limits?

- Maximum length: 7 minutes. This cap protects you from very large credit costs.
- Aspect ratio defaults to 9:16 (vertical).
- If generation fails, your credits come back automatically.

## Can skeleton videos make money on YouTube?

Yes, skeleton channels are a popular monetization niche. Read our guide on [how to make skeleton anatomy videos with AI](https://aituber.app/blog/how-to-make-skeleton-anatomy-videos-ai/). You can also try the free [AI skeleton video generator](https://aituber.app/tools/ai-skeleton-video-generator/).

## Related

- [Which video type should I pick?](https://help.aituber.app/en/article/which-video-type-should-i-pick-rhtqpb/)
- [Video length limits](https://help.aituber.app/en/article/how-long-can-my-videos-be-1axgwnu/)
- [How credits work](https://help.aituber.app/en/article/how-credits-work-1fj61db/)