Running Elements as a service, AI Image Tools

Elements Agency Implementation, Unified Asset Sourcing and AI Content Production

Learn how to build retainer-based creative services by combining Elements' 29M+ stock library with AI generation across images, video, and audio. This course teaches agencies how to structure productized offerings, manage client asset workflows, compress production timelines, and maximize the platform's native integrations with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.

Open the decision record for Elements

What does running Elements for clients commit you to?

Published figures for this service. Blank fields are not published.

Monthly tool cost
$16.50 (entry tier)
Time to first value
Days (as per time_to_value)
Payback
Not modeled
Guided implementation
8 hours

Is Elements worth running as a client service?

The evidence supports that Elements provides a comprehensive asset library and AI generation tools that can streamline creative production. However, the lack of white-label capabilities and client management features means agencies must factor in manual client management overhead. The actual ROI depends on how the agency leverages the tool and prices its services.

An agency-fit judgement for reselling this service. It is separate from the tool description on the decision record.

Before you start

What has to be in place before the first client engagement.

Tools and subscriptions

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Apple Motion
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve

People and inputs

  • Design guidelines from client
  • Access to Elements support documentation
  • Templates for client brand assets
  • Time for onboarding and experimentation

Estimated investment: Lowest paid plan $16.50/month (Core plan).

Included with the course

7 working documents for delivering this service.

  • Elements Retainer Pricing Worksheetworksheet
  • AI Generation Budget Tracker (Core vs Plus vs Pro)template
  • Stock Asset Sourcing SOP for Video Teamssop
  • Client Deliverable Checklist: Social Content Packagechecklist
  • Premiere Pro and After Effects Integration Setup Guideguide
  • Monthly AI Generation Allocation Plantemplate
  • Productized Service Menu: Stock Plus AI Bundlestemplate

Listed by name. These documents are not yet published as individual downloads.