Master AI Video Editing in 25 Minutes (Full Course), by Dan Kieft on YouTube. 26 min 39 s.
- Video length
- 26 min 39 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Set up your tools before you start: a ChatGPT account with GPT-6 Astra or model 5.5, and the Higgsfield MCP connected so the AI can reach the generation tools.
Upload your footage to ChatGPT and ask it to trim each clip down to the part you want. State the order and rough length so it cuts to your plan.
Generate b-cam and c-cam takes from your main shot, then cut between them like a multi-camera setup. You get extra angles without setting up a second camera.
Prompt for b-roll shots that match your script lines, and lay them over the sections that need cover or context.
Use AI for motion graphics such as titles, lower thirds and animated callouts. Describe the text, style and timing in the prompt.
Generate VFX for the moments that need impact, like transitions, particles or scene changes, and place them on the timeline.
Ask the AI for a color grade and apply one consistent look across the whole edit, then check skin tones clip by clip.
Add AI sound effects under cuts, transitions and on-screen action, and balance their levels against your voice track.
Watch the full cut once without stopping, fix the weak spots, and export.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your best prompts in a notes file so you can reuse them on the next video.
AI clips can have warped faces or garbled text, so watch each one at full size before you use it.
Name your clips clearly before uploading so you can find them again in the chat.
Do a final pass with your own eyes, because AI cuts can land a beat early or late.
Questions
Do I need special access to these AI models?
The method uses GPT-6 Astra and the Higgsfield MCP. Access to these models changes often, so check what your account includes before you start.
Can AI edit the whole video for me?
It can trim clips, make extra angles, generate b-roll and effects, but you still decide the story and check every shot. Treat it as a fast assistant rather than a replacement editor.
How long does a video take this way?
A short social video takes about an hour once your tools are set up. Longer projects need more time for review and fixes.
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