Turn long videos into viral Shorts (10 clips)
Turn any long video into 10 punchy Shorts with captions and clean pacing.
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Workflow Steps
Auto-detect viral moments (first pass)
Opus ClipDon’t start by editing. First, build a strong candidate set based on retention signals so you’re not guessing.
SETTINGS
Upload the long video → set platform “YouTube Shorts” → generate clips → shortlist 10–20 candidates → keep only clips with a clear hook in the first 1–2 seconds.
Polish & export (captions, pacing, 9:16)
FilmoraShorts fail from “almost-good” edits: weak pacing, unreadable captions, wrong safe area. Fix these fast in one repeatable pass.
ACTION GUIDE
Import selected clip → auto captions (clean punctuation) → remove pauses/filler (tighten) → add subtle zoom/cut every 1–2 beats → add title caption safe-zone → export 1080×1920, 30/60fps.
Generate hooks, titles, and captions (pack of 5)
ChatGPTA clip wins or dies by the hook line + first on-screen line. Generate options, then pick what matches the first 2 seconds.
PROMPT
Give me 5 hook lines + 5 titles + 5 on-screen caption openers. Topic: [topic]. Audience: [audience]. Tone: [tone]. Constraint: first line under 8 words, no emojis.
Pro Tips
- ✓Start with a candidate set (don’t edit blindly)
- ✓Hook-first: first 1–2 seconds decide everything
- ✓Captions must be readable (safe zone, short lines)
- ✓Export correctly: 9:16, 1080×1920, 30/60fps
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