🎬 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.Choose input method: Transcript (easiest) or Video file/URL
- 2.Paste your transcript or upload your video
- 3.Click "Analyze & Get Edit Suggestions"
- 4.Review recommendations in the 3 tabs: Edit Map, Visual/Audio, Engagement
- 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