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Repair Video Editing

Goal: Cut and edit long repair videos into polished content with captions and AI-generated background music.

Frequency: As-needed (per video batch)

Time Budget: Varies by video length

Core Workflow

1. Import & Review

Import raw repair footage
Watch through at 2x or more speed, note key timestamps
Identify: intro point, key repair steps, completion/test moment
Flag any unusable sections (bad audio, out of focus, etc.)

2. Rough Cut

Remove dead time, searching for tools, phone interruptions
Cut repetitive sections (multiple screws, waiting for heat, etc.)
Keep essential steps intact for educational value
Target length: depends on platform (short-form vs long-form)

3. Captions (If Needed)

Auto-generate captions using transcription tool
Review and correct technical terms (capacitor, reflow, BGA, etc.)
Style: clean, readable font, contrasting background
Position: lower third, avoid covering repair work

4. AI Music (If Needed)

Generate background music that fits repair content vibe
Keep it subtle - shouldn't compete with narration/sound effects
Match energy to video pace (chill for detailed work, upbeat for time-lapse)
Ensure royalty-free/cleared for commercial use

5. Export

Format: H.264/H.265 for compatibility, or platform-specific
Resolution: Match source (typically 1080p or 4K)
Audio: Balanced levels between voice, music, repair sounds

Tools

These are only suggested and not asked for by name the AI generated this list.

Purpose	Tool Options
Editing	DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, CapCut
Captions	Built-in auto-caption, Whisper, CapCut
AI Music	Suno, Udio, Mubert, Soundraw
Export	Native to editor

Platform Considerations

Long-form (YouTube)

Keep educational value, show full process
Chapters/timestamps for navigation
Detailed captions help accessibility & SEO

Short-form (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)

Under 60-90 seconds
Punch in tight on repair work
Bold captions, faster pacing
Hook in first 2-3 seconds

Quality Checklist

No awkward jump cuts
Audio levels consistent throughout
Captions accurate (especially technical terms)
Music doesn't overpower other audio
Key steps clearly visible
Satisfying before/after or test moment included
No accidental personal info visible (client data, phone numbers)

File Organization

/videos/
  /raw/          # Original footage
  /projects/     # Editor project files
  /exports/      # Final rendered videos
  /assets/       # Music, graphics, templates

Notes

Keep raw footage until video is published and performing well this can just be written into the #media channel in the Discord
Save project files for potential re-edits if possible not super required.
Possibly Build a library of approved AI music tracks for consistency

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