🎬 AI Video Editor Companion - Guide

What Is This?

An AI-powered post-production assistant that analyzes your video content and provides professional editing recommendations.

Note: This is a PLANNING tool, not a video editor. It analyzes your content and suggests improvements, but doesn't edit videos directly.

What Does It Analyze?

✂️ Edit Points

Timestamps where you should cut, trim, or enhance

🎬 B-Roll Suggestions

What footage to add and where to find it

⏱️ Pacing Analysis

Whether your video moves too fast or slow

🪝 Hook Strength

How engaging your first 10 seconds are

📸 Thumbnail Ideas

Best frames for thumbnails with title suggestions

📊 Engagement Predictions

Estimated retention and drop-off points

How to Use It

  1. 1.Choose input method: Transcript (easiest) or Video file/URL
  2. 2.Paste your transcript or upload your video
  3. 3.Click "Analyze & Get Edit Suggestions"
  4. 4.Review recommendations in the 3 tabs: Edit Map, Visual/Audio, Engagement
  5. 5.Download the Edit Map and use it while editing

Understanding the Tabs

✂️ Edit Map Tab

Shows specific timestamps to cut, trim, or enhance. Includes pacing analysis showing which sections are too fast/slow.

🎬 Visual + Audio Tab

B-roll recommendations, visual effects, transitions, music suggestions, and thumbnail ideas with color palettes.

🧠 Engagement Tab

Hook analysis (first 10 seconds), retention predictions, drop-off points, and optimization metrics.

Best Practices

  • Include timestamps in transcripts for accurate analysis
  • Start with Quick Wins - easiest improvements first
  • Focus on hook first - most critical for retention
  • Download Edit Map and keep it open while editing
  • Prioritize high-impact changes over low-priority tweaks

Example Use Cases

Pre-Production Planning

Upload your script before filming to identify weak points and plan B-roll shots

Rough Cut Analysis

Upload your rough edit to find pacing issues and cut points

Engagement Optimization

Analyze finished videos to understand drop-off points for future improvements