I found an insane A.I. Automatic video editor

Introduction and Importance of Time-saving Tools

The speaker introduces a tool that can save hours of video editing time. They emphasize the importance of time in achieving success on YouTube and express the need for more efficient workflows.

Discovering an Auto Video Editing Tool

• The speaker found a tool that edits videos with just three clicks, saving them hundreds of hours of editing.

• This tool was used to edit the current video being watched.

• The speaker highlights their obsession with saving time and how it is crucial for YouTube success.

• Lack of time is identified as a major obstacle to having a successful YouTube channel with more views.

• The speaker poses a question about how many extra videos one could create if they had an additional 20 hours per week.

Open Source Auto Video Editing Code

The speaker discusses their discovery of an open-source auto video editing code on GitHub, which sparked their interest in exploring auto editing tools.

Benefits and Limitations of Open Source Auto Editor

• The open-source auto editor cuts out pauses from audio tracks automatically, making it useful for voiceovers or longer commentary videos.

• It saves time by removing uninteresting parts where no talking occurs, eliminating the need to manually search through the entire file.

• However, using this code requires downloading Python and running it through the command prompt, making it challenging for non-technical users.

Searching for User-Friendly Auto Editors

Motivated by the limitations of the open-source code, the speaker sets out on a quest to find user-friendly auto editors accessible to regular people.

Discovery of Time Bolt Software

• After extensive research, seven auto editing tools are evaluated, with Time Bolt emerging as the best option.

• Time Bolt offers advanced settings and options for customization, allowing users to do more cool stuff once they learn how to use it.

• It supports editing both video and audio, including multi-cam setups, while keeping everything in sync.

• The software includes a tool called "um check" that automatically cuts out filler words or phrases specified by the user.

• Time Bolt has a direct plug-in for Premiere, enabling seamless integration into the video editing workflow.

Exploring Time Bolt Auto Editor

The speaker demonstrates how to use Time Bolt auto editor and highlights its features.

Selecting Audio File and Editing

• Users can select the audio or video file they want to edit within Time Bolt.

• The software displays a timeline with red and green sections. Red sections represent silences that will be removed.

• By automatically cutting out silences, Time Bolt reduces the duration of the video/audio file, saving time during editing.

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This section explains how to save time by adjusting the playback rate and using Time Bolt for automatic skipping of silent parts.

Adjusting Playback Rate

• By changing the playback rate to 1.5x, you can listen to the video at a faster speed.

• Click on play or press the spacebar on your keyboard to start playing the video.

Using Time Bolt for Automatic Skipping

• Time Bolt automatically skips silent parts of the video while playing.

• Add recording notes to mark important sections for editing purposes.

• Click on the top bars to make them red, indicating that those parts will be cut out during rendering.

• Save timeline cuts after making necessary edits.

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This section demonstrates how Time Bolt helps in cleaning up audio tracks efficiently.

Cleaning Up Audio Track

• Use Time Bolt at 2x speed to go through the entire video and clean up the audio track.

• Notice any issues with mic settings cutting off words at the beginning of some cuts.

• Adjust left padding in Time Bolt settings to prevent cutting off words.

• Save timeline cuts after making adjustments.

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This section introduces advanced features of Time Bolt, including keyboard shortcuts and punch-in technique for smooth transitions.

Advanced Features of Time Bolt

• Utilize keyboard shortcuts provided by Time Bolt for faster navigation and editing process.

• The punch-in technique is used in talking head videos to disguise cuts and improve flow.

• In Time Bolt, simply press 'p' to automatically punch in or punch out on footage.

• Hold down alt/option key and use arrow keys to adjust positioning of punch-in or punch-out points.

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This section explains how transitions and background music can be added using Time Bolt.

Adding Transitions and Background Music

• Jump cuts without transitions are often fine, but if desired, apply transitions between clips.

• Click on "Apply Transitions" button to select the desired transition type and duration.

• Background music can also be added in Time Bolt, but it is usually done in a video editing program.

• Render the video as an editable file type compatible with your video editing software (e.g., XML for Premiere).

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This section concludes by explaining how to export the edited audio file from Time Bolt for further editing in a video editing program.

Exporting Edited Audio File

• Choose the appropriate file type for compatibility with your video editing software (e.g., XML for Premiere).

• Set the frame rate according to your footage's frame rate.

• Export the XML file and open it in your video editing software.

• The edited audio file can now be used for further editing and production.

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The speaker discusses the ability to edit cuts made by Time Bolt in Premiere Pro, demonstrating how to add or remove footage while keeping the original audio intact.

Editing Cuts with Time Bolt

• The speaker opens up a sequence and shows that all the cuts made by Time Bolt are editable in Premiere Pro.

• It is possible to remove unwanted footage or add extra footage for context without damaging the original audio.

• By dragging and rearranging the clips, it is easy to modify the sequence according to specific needs.

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The speaker expresses excitement about using Time Bolt instead of code for editing purposes and mentions a link for viewers interested in trying out Time Bolt.

Switching to Time Bolt

• The speaker shares their enthusiasm for using Time Bolt over code for editing tasks.

• They demonstrate how cutting with Time Bolt does not affect the original audio.

• The speaker mentions that they are personally paying for Time Bolt and provides a link where viewers can check it out.