Notebook LM MindMaps + Gemini = Stunning Mindmaps + Interactive Visuals

Hello everyone. In this video, I'm going to show you three workflows that will turn your notebook mind maps into stunning visual mind maps and take them to the next level. Right now, you might be working through a topic. You create a

mind map and it gives you the structure you need. But when you look at it, it

you need. But when you look at it, it still feels a bit flat. So, what we'll do in this video is take that same mind map and turn it into something much more visual, something that actually feels

clear and well-designed. It's a simple workflow and it makes a big difference.

So, let's get started. So we'll start by creating a new notebook. And here I'm going to type in my topic, how memory works. Once the sources have been

works. Once the sources have been generated, we import our sources. And

over here in studio, we generate a mind map. Once it's generated, we click on

map. Once it's generated, we click on the mind map. And now you'll see it gives us the key ideas, the memory phases, memory processes, patterns of forgetting. So the structure is there,

forgetting. So the structure is there, but visually it's quite basic. So we'll

expand the nodes as needed and download it as a ping image. Then we move to Gemini. Upload the image before running

Gemini. Upload the image before running anything. Just make sure image

anything. Just make sure image generation is enabled, thinking mode is on. Then we'll enter this prompt. So

on. Then we'll enter this prompt. So

I'll leave it in the description for you. But just to give you a quick

you. But just to give you a quick overview, the key idea is that we're turning this into a radial mind map. So

everything is centered around one main concept with branches flowing outward.

Each main branch represents a key theme.

And then within each branch, you have smaller subnodes that break things down further. Then in terms of visuals, we're

further. Then in terms of visuals, we're keeping a consistent color system. So

each branch has its own color and everything within that branch follows it. We're also adding icons for each

it. We're also adding icons for each section just to make it easier to scan visually. And finally, the way the nodes

visually. And finally, the way the nodes are written. Each one has a short label

are written. Each one has a short label and then a very brief explanation underneath so it's quick to read. So

those are the main things you can tweak depending on the style you want. And now

let's look at the output. It's taken the whole structure and organized it into a clear radial layout. So everything sits around a central concept with each branch clearly separated. And within

each branch you have smaller nodes that break things down further. Each section

has its own color, clean icons, and a consistent style across the whole map.

So we have a much more interesting visual mind map than we would get with Notebook LM alone. And by tweaking the prompt, you can get completely different styles. You can go more professional and

styles. You can go more professional and minimal, more visual and design led or even get a storytelling style. So

depending on what you need, presentation and content or learning, you can shape the mind map to match that. Now in this next workflow, what we're doing is taking the full notebook and using it to

generate a process style diagram or a flowchart. So we'll start by creating a

flowchart. So we'll start by creating a new notebook. And here I'll type in the

new notebook. And here I'll type in the topic how to learn a new skill. Once the

sources have been generated, we import our sources. And that's all we need on

our sources. And that's all we need on the notebook LM side. Now we move to Google Gemini. Click on the plus icon

Google Gemini. Click on the plus icon and select notebook LM. From here,

choose the notebook we just created. So

now the full notebook is available inside Gemini. So here again, we need to

inside Gemini. So here again, we need to select create images and then we add our prompt. I'll leave you the full prompt

prompt. I'll leave you the full prompt in the description, but the key idea here is we're asking it to convert the notebook into a step-by-step flowchart.

So everything is laid out in a clear sequence with steps, arrows, and decision points where needed. And we're

also grouping the steps into phases. So

the whole process is easy to follow from start to finish. Now, if you look at the output, you can see how clearly it's organized. Everything is broken down

organized. Everything is broken down into three distinct phases, each with its own color. And within each phase, you have clearly defined steps with

simple descriptions underneath. You also

have directional flow, so you can follow the progression step by step, including decision points. And one important thing

decision points. And one important thing to keep in mind, this works best when your notebook already has clear stages or a process that can be mapped out, because that's what allows Gemini to structure it this way. Now, for this

third workflow, what we're going to do is take the mind map we already created and turn it into an interactive version.

So, here in Gemini, we will upload our mind map image. Now, for the prompt, we're asking it to transform this mind map into an interactive style mind map.

So, here we'll specify that it'll have a clean layout, light background, and very structured with simple shapes. And we'll

give it some details on the layout and output. And again, I'll leave you the

output. And again, I'll leave you the full prompt in the description. And one

important change here, instead of selecting create images, we switch to canvas. So, this allows us to add that

canvas. So, this allows us to add that interactive element. And now you'll see

interactive element. And now you'll see we get a clean radial layout with the main concept right in the center. and

each branch clearly spaced around it.

And each section is color-coded so you can immediately distinguish between areas like scientific learning, competent stages, and application barriers. But what makes this different

barriers. But what makes this different is the interaction. When you click into a section, it opens up into a focused view. So for example, here when we go

view. So for example, here when we go into rapid skill acquisition, you get a full breakdown with a clear title, a short explanation, and even a resources

section. And here when I click on the

section. And here when I click on the specific nodes, you can also see how the rest of the map fades out in the background. So your attention is focused

background. So your attention is focused on just that one area. So it's not just a visual anymore. It's an interactive mind map that you can navigate and

explore step by step. So these were our three simple workflows to turn basic mind maps into something much more visual and interactive. If you found this useful, make sure to subscribe and

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