Jonathan Laramy, 32, quit his customer service job in June 2025 to pursue AI video creation full-time. His YouTube channel, Chloe VS History, features an AI-generated influencer named Chloe who travels to historical events like the Titanic's maiden voyage and Pompeii. Despite common misconceptions, creating these videos is far from simple—it involves a complex workflow using multiple AI tools and can cost up to $1,070 per video.
Laramy uses Claude for scripting, PAI 2 for image generation, Seedance 2.0 for video clips, and an AI voice model for consistency. Each video requires dozens of steps, including reviewing and regenerating scenes to avoid anachronisms like street lamps in ancient Rome. A single long-form video can take weeks to produce.
The cost of AI video production is substantial. Laramy spends between $400 and $1,070 per long-form video, with each 15-second clip costing about $3 and requiring 10-15 revisions. These expenses are incurred regardless of the video's success.
Initially, Laramy struggled to monetize on Instagram and TikTok, but success came when he shifted to long-form YouTube videos. Longer content held viewers' attention, leading to better recommendations and a ripple effect that boosted his Shorts as well. He emphasizes that access to AI tools isn't the differentiator—what matters is understanding what audiences want and building a consistent process to deliver it.
Laramy's channel now earns significantly more than his previous customer service wage, proving that with creativity and persistence, AI content creation can be a lucrative career.
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