Writing
Claude ↗
Organize source material and refine content drafts
PRICING
Features and usage terms →Pro US$20/month; US$200 annually
Create a sourced news explainer with an AI presenter
A workflow guide for a sourced explainer, not an automated news feed.
$29–49
monthly · depending on Claude Pro
Not a per-output price. Taxes, extra credits and editor costs are separate.
See cost breakdown ↓Intermediate · final review required
Prepare source assets, usage permissions, target duration and aspect ratio.
Tools · including alternatives
Pricing and sources reviewed: 2026-09-08
Cost breakdown
HeyGen Creator US$29/month. Draft with Claude Free; US$49/month total if adding Claude Pro.
Step-by-step production
Collect sources and dates
Collect primary reporting and separate event dates from publication dates. Ask Claude to stay within the supplied material.
Verify the script
Check quotes, numbers and names against sources. Exclude uncertain claims or explain their uncertainty.
Generate the AI presenter
Use the reviewed script in HeyGen, disclose the AI presenter, and display sources and reference dates.
Do not impersonate a real person; clearly identify the synthetic presenter.
Why these tools fit together
Claude — Organize source material and refine content drafts. Organize documents and chats in projects.
HeyGen — Avatar video for explainers, training and localization. Avatars, voice cloning and multilingual production.
Before you call it finished
- Compare the product, person and wording against your sources.
- Review captions, audio and spacing at the actual publishing size.
- Verify commercial and redistribution terms for the selected model and plan.
Tools and official references
Avatar
HeyGen ↗
Avatar video for explainers, training and localization
PRICING
Features and usage terms →Creator US$29/month · 600 credits