How Teenagers Are Earning $25,000 with Faceless AI TikTok Videos (Full Guide)
What if I told you that a single faceless TikTok video made $25,000, and it’s part of a brand new niche that’s blowing up right now?
In this guide, you’ll discover a five-step blueprint that teenagers are using to make a full-time income by creating AI-generated POV videos—all without showing their face or having any technical skills. Whether you’re from the US, UK, or anywhere else in the world, this strategy can work for you with a few tweaks. So let’s break it down.
🔥 TikTok Creator Rewards Program: Monetizing Views
Yes, TikTok is now paying creators through its Creator Rewards Program, similar to YouTube’s Partner Program. With this, creators are earning anywhere from $1 to $2 RPM (Revenue Per Mille)—meaning $1-$2 for every 1,000 views.
That might not seem like much, but TikTok’s virality changes the game. One video in the niche we’re discussing hit 25 million views, which equals $25,000 with just a $1 RPM.
Note: This program is only available in select countries like the US and UK. If you’re outside those regions, you can still participate using pre-monetized TikTok accounts from services like Tick Accounts.
🎯 What Is This Viral TikTok Niche?
You’ve probably seen them: AI-generated POV videos where you “wake up as a teen in the 1960s” or live through events like the Black Plague or Chernobyl. These immersive, story-driven videos are booming on every short-form platform.
The key is to create short, visually immersive content that places viewers in an emotionally engaging historical moment.
🧠 Step 1: Research Viral Topics with ChatGPT
Use ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot to brainstorm video ideas. Here’s a sample prompt:
“Give me 10 historical events or periods that would be emotionally impactful or visually compelling to experience through a POV video. Prioritize disasters, wars, and pandemics.”
Examples you can use:
- The Black Plague
- 9/11 attacks
- American Revolution
- The sinking of the Titanic
Choose one topic that resonates with you or your audience.
🎨 Step 2: Generate Visuals Using Leonardo AI
Go to Leonardo AI and sign up for a free account. Use ChatGPT to create prompts that describe POV-style scenes from your chosen event. For best results:
- Use the Fenix 1.0 model
- Set resolution to 9:16 for TikTok
- Choose “fast” generation to save credits
Example prompt:
“POV: You’re a third-class passenger on the sinking Titanic. You’re running through flooded hallways, hearing distant screams and alarms.”
Generate and download 4–5 high-quality images that follow the sequence of your story.
🎞 Step 3: Animate Images Using Runway ML
Next, bring your images to life using Runway ML. Sign up and access the Gen-2 tool, then:
- Upload your Leonardo AI image
- Add an animation prompt (e.g., “water rushing through hallway on sinking ship”)
- Generate and download your short video clips
Use the free credits provided by Runway to start animating without cost.
✂️ Step 4: Edit Your Video in CapCut
Download CapCut (desktop version). Import all your animated clips and follow this workflow:
- Place clips in order on the timeline
- Add POV text like “POV: You wake up on the Titanic”
- Use simple transitions (e.g., fade or blur)
CapCut also offers a 7-day free trial of CapCut Pro to access premium features.
🔊 Step 5: Master Sound Design
Sound design can make or break these videos. Break it into two parts:
1. Sound Effects
Gather viral SFX from YouTube like:
- Water splashing
- Screams
- Footsteps in water
- Ship creaking
Use folders or packs (some creators sell or give away packs) to save time. Sync effects to the visuals in CapCut and adjust volume (e.g., -10 dB) for balance.
2. Background Music
Add a cinematic music layer. For a Titanic video, you can use the famous song “Nearer My God to Thee” (played by the band during the real disaster). Download royalty-free versions or license the track through sites like Epidemic Sound.
📤 Step 6: Export and Upload
In CapCut, set your export settings to:
- Resolution: 1080p
- FPS: 60
Now you’re ready to upload your content to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts and start collecting views—and potentially dollars.
🚀 Bonus: Scale with a Community and Mentorship
If you want to take this to the next level, join a creator community where you get access to:
- Weekly live mentorship calls
- Step-by-step prompts
- Free resource documents
- Case studies from real creators (some earning $1,000/day)
💡 Final Thoughts
This faceless TikTok automation method is one of the most exciting and accessible ways to make money online in 2025. With free tools, AI image generators, and a viral content formula, anyone—even a 16-year-old—can get started today.
So stop chasing Reddit story trends and start building real content that captivates, entertains, and pays you back.
Ready to post your first viral video? Let me know in the comments below!
