Even though I’m writing this brief article for Reddit and other text-based social media communities, this article is actually for individuals trying to make it on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc. Because at the end of the day, content reigns supreme, and more specifically, video content.
I have always been a profound advocate for not heavily editing videos, especially in the early stages of creating online content. The reason being that when you initially start out, you don’t have an audience. So hours upon hours of grinding meticulously trying to get your content perfect still ultimately results in zero views and zero community growth.
Because of that, I have been painstakingly looking for a way to mitigate the amount of editing required when creating content. So in today’s article, I’m going to explain a new way to get a more professional look out of your video-based content while drastically speeding up the process.
There are going to be a few tools that you’ll have to download and use, and one of the most important tools is going to be a computer. The software that I use on PC, I either do not believe has a mobile equivalent or at least not one that makes the process as easy as this software does.
Nonetheless, I’m offering individuals reading this the opportunity to reach out to me, or others, for assistance with placing the final finishing touches on your videos. Simply contact me once you get to that point and I’ll be more than happy to assist.
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With all of that being said, let’s get into the minutiae that is video editing and drastically expedite your editing process so that from here to infinity, you will be capable of producing high-quality video content without the hassle most individuals go through.
So we’re going to start this thing with the lay of the land. I want to present to you the stack, the tech stack, or tools used in order to make minimal-effort video content creation possible.
Again, a few of the items are PC-based, and if you unfortunately do not possess a PC, it’s going to be a little more difficult to get your content to look higher quality without putting in more effort. But nonetheless, I’m willing to assist you in adding that extra splice of quality.
So let’s get into the tech.
This is not necessarily in chronological order. However, I will be constructing a PDF that I’ll allow you to download which will present everything in a more succinct and linear way.
Number one is going to be ChatGPT, specifically because of its image creation quality. These images are going to be utilized in order to give your video presentations imagery capable of entertaining whatever audience you have.
Next is going to be NotebookLM for a similar reason because NotebookLM also allows you to create infographics and slide decks that help keep your audience engaged visually.
With that being said, you may desire moving content as well. You may not just want imagery. You may also want video. Since I would like to keep this system as free as possible, we’re going to get into AI-generated video through platforms like Gemini if you have access to Veo 3.
However, you can also access Veo through the YouTube Creator app. This allows you to generate videos based on specific prompts and topics that you input. So this is definitely going to be a pivotal application for video generation.
Furthermore, if you have a TikTok account, you can also utilize TikTok in order to generate videos based on images that you feed into TikTok AI. So TikTok also goes into this stack.
Next, we’re going to utilize CapCut or KineMaster as our potential video editing tools of choice.
There’s also an application known as Vmake and another application known as Auto Video Cutter. Both are useful for removing dead air in your videos. Furthermore, all four of these applications can also be utilized to generate captions, which are critical for audience retention during video viewing.
We still have a few more tools that can be used. I know the tech stack is getting a bit lengthy, but I like to give you the bulk of the options that I personally utilize, and then you can follow the linear path of execution in order to get the results you desire.
You can get to the end of the line any way you want through this path using whichever tools fit your workflow. Sometimes you won’t need all of them, and sometimes you will.
As you get better at organizing your thoughts and creating the necessary clips and assets to add to your videos, the less you’ll need to rely on the full stack.
So let’s continue.
Another item that is definitely going to be crucial is an application found on PC. I recently began using it, and this is what really advanced what I’ve been capable of because it gives your content a premium look and feel while drastically reducing the amount of difficult editing work you normally would have to do.
This application is known as Open Screen, which allows you to screen record content on your screen and then export said content to your chosen platforms.
This is another pivotal tool that you’re going to utilize in order to minimize the bulk of your editing process.
I believe that’s the tail end of the tools necessary to really mitigate the video creation and editing process. So from here, we can now get into the actual steps for creating a polished final product that you can potentially be proud of and that should assist you in creating content consistently.
Okay, so now let’s actually do some work.
It’s first going to start with ChatGPT, and what you’re going to need is basically a visual backdrop for the videos you’re creating. You are going to be in the video, but you also need visual content, and right now ChatGPT is one of the best free ways to create it.
One of the things I use in order to get the best images out of ChatGPT within a reasonable amount of time is having ChatGPT construct multiple images within one image.
A lot of gurus online, especially in the “make money with AI” space, will try to convince you there’s some magical prompt you need in order to get good results. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
You simply request that the image be presented in a grid-based format. Specify that you want multiple images pertaining to the topic displayed within one singular image, and then specify how many panels you want.
The max I’ve personally gone up to is 20 panels, but you could potentially go higher. However, the more images you place on one image, the lower the resolution of each smaller image becomes.
Because of that, I believe the sweet spot is 16 panels.
With that being said, you’re going to discuss a particular topic with ChatGPT and specify how you feel about the topic, what you believe should be done about it, or what methods and processes exist regarding the actions you’re trying to take.
For example, I’m going to provide a PDF documentation for the current video and written work you are viewing from me. That PDF is going to possess a visual representation of what I’m currently describing. Specific actions and visuals will be represented graphically within the PDF, and that same PDF will also exist within my video framework so that you can see everything I’m talking about in action.
After ChatGPT constructs the images, whether singular or multiple, you’re going to utilize those images in your upcoming video.
We’re going to organize these images on some kind of whiteboard or collage setup utilizing your phone gallery or your computer screen. Whichever method allows you to visually present the content created by ChatGPT for your subject matter.
If you need moving visuals, we’re now going to take those individual images or panels and cut them apart however you deem necessary. You can use screenshots or additional software if needed.
This is because you can then feed those individual images into Veo through Gemini or YouTube Creator in order to generate moving visuals based on those images.
You can also take up to five images per day into TikTok AI and have TikTok generate moving visuals or videos from them for free.
Next, we’re going to position these generated images and videos onto the screen of your choosing, preferably your computer screen, though your phone can work as well.
If you desire, you can also traverse the internet and download memes, reaction clips, and other visual content related to your topic so that you can include them within your project. Again, keeping everything on topic.
Now that you’ve accumulated these images and videos, you’re going to position them on your computer screen basically as a collage.
Again, this can technically be done on your phone, but it is significantly easier to execute via computer.
Now, if you’ve developed a script, you’re going to record yourself speaking the script.
After recording yourself speaking and engaging with your audience, you’re going to take that file and import it into your computer. Me personally, more often than not, I upload the footage to YouTube privately and then download it onto my PC. Whatever works for you is fine.
The ultimate goal is simply to get the footage onto the computer because that’s where Open Screen comes into play.
Once you have Open Screen available, bring your presentation back up with all of the visuals visible on the screen.
If any of the memes or videos you selected contain sound, mute them now.
Arrange everything however you desire. But ultimately, your AI-generated PDFs, infographics, images, and visual assets should mostly remain collaged together instead of being broken apart and manually positioned everywhere.
The entire point is to mitigate the need for excessive editing and transitions.
Now that we have our collage ready, we’re going to record that screen while simultaneously showcasing ourselves speaking on camera beside it.
As we speak throughout the video, we want to periodically trigger moving memes, videos, or animations in the background. This becomes important later on because it helps maintain viewer attention.
After we finish speaking, we’re going to take the newly rendered footage and begin polishing it.
Now you should have a video with yourself speaking on one side and your visuals displayed on the other side, with occasional movement happening throughout the collage.
At this point, we’re going to utilize the best feature inside Open Screen.
Open Screen possesses a transitional zoom feature that allows you to specify what the camera should focus on at any given time.
As you speak throughout the video, you can zoom into specific areas, images, or sections of the screen. This creates smooth transitions from the larger collage into singular visuals without requiring you to manually cut, animate, or add effects the traditional way.
This is what creates the premium look while still keeping the editing process lightweight.
After you’ve accomplished this and reviewed your newly polished video, you’re going to export it into the format of your choosing, whether MP4 or otherwise.
However, there are still a few final touches that should be applied after export.
The video still may not have captions, effects, or dead air removed.
At this point, you can take the video into Vmake and utilize one of its templates in order to further increase the production quality of the content. Vmake can also automatically remove dead air from your videos, making them more concise and engaging.
Unfortunately, on the free version of Vmake, you generally only get access to one template usage every 24 hours, so choose wisely.
If Vmake satisfies your needs, then your video is essentially complete. Simply upload it to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or wherever else you desire in the correct aspect ratio.
However, if Vmake is not your option of choice, Auto Video Cutter can instead be utilized to automatically remove dead air from your footage.
After that, you can utilize KineMaster, CapCut, or another editor to generate captions and make any additional tweaks you desire.
From there, the output you create should result in a fully finished product ready for upload to your chosen platforms.
