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Operator-Reported

AI Video Generator Using Top Video Models

AI Video Generator - Sora, Kling, Veo, Seedance

In plain English

SalamMotion gives freelancers and small businesses one place to make videos with several leading AI video models. It costs far less than hiring a video team. Users pay for credits. The main work is keeping up as new models come out.

Automation85%
Startup costNot disclosed
Time to first $Not disclosed
Monthly range*$3,700 /mo

$3,700/mo operator-reported revenue (Indie Hackers product page, Oct 29, 2026)

DifficultyMedium
SourceIndie Hackers - SalamMotion ↗

Operator: Ilyas Seisov

Operator-Reported

A named, real operator ran this and shared results publicly. The figures are their own.

Not disclosed.

The tool stack

Prices are the vendors' published list prices as researched in Oct 2026 and change often — always check the vendor's pricing page.

Step-by-step setup

  1. Turn a script, URL or idea into a finished video.
  2. Add AI voiceover, captions and stock/AI visuals.
  3. Credit-based subscriptions by minutes.
  4. Show outputs on TikTok/YouTube to drive signups.

What's automated vs. the human 15%

The machine does

  • Core AI generation/analysis
  • Billing and onboarding

You still do

  • Product quality and support
  • Distribution and marketing
  • Compliance and edge cases

Overview

AI Video Generator - Sora, Kling, Veo, Seedance. SalamMotion helps freelancers and small businesses create stunning, professional-quality videos at a fraction of traditional production costs, making high-quality video accessible to everyone.

Operator: Ilyas Seisov. Website: https://salammotion.com/

Estimated split: about 85% of the work automated, 15% human.

Realistic income

The founder reports $3,700 per month in revenue on their Indie Hackers product page (checked Oct 29, 2026). This figure is self-reported and not verified by Stripe or any third party. This is one operator’s result, often after months or years of work, and doesn’t predict yours. Check the live source — numbers change.

Risks

  • Video model costs per minute are high.
  • Platforms are cracking down on low-effort AI content.
  • Startup cost and time to first dollar are not disclosed.

*Income figures are illustrative ranges based on public pricing and typical outcomes reported by practitioners, not guarantees. Most new online businesses earn little or nothing at first. Not financial, legal or tax advice.

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