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Video Editing Skill
When to Use
Apply this skill when making editorial decisions for talking-head content: where to cut, what to remove, how to pace, and how to structure the final edit.
Tools
| Tool | Role |
|---|---|
transcriber |
Analyze speech for filler words, dead air, false starts |
video_trimmer |
Execute cuts and speed adjustments |
frame_sampler |
Sample frames to evaluate visual quality at potential cut points |
video_compose |
Assemble the final edit |
Editing Principles for Talking Heads
What to Cut
- Filler words: "um", "uh", "like", "you know" — cut at word boundaries using word timestamps.
- False starts: When the speaker restarts a sentence, keep only the final take.
- Dead air: Silence longer than 1.5 seconds should be trimmed to ~0.5 seconds.
- Off-topic tangents: If the speaker wanders, cut to the next relevant segment.
- Repeated points: Keep the best delivery, remove redundant takes.
What NOT to Cut
- Breath pauses: Natural 0.3-0.8 second pauses between sentences. These sound natural.
- Emphasis pauses: Intentional pauses for dramatic effect.
- Reactions and transitions: Verbal bridges like "So..." or "Now..." that provide flow.
Cut Technique
- J-cut: Audio from the next segment starts ~0.5s before the visual cut. Makes transitions feel smooth.
- L-cut: Audio from the current segment continues ~0.5s after the visual cut. Maintains continuity.
- Hard cut: Instant transition. Use at major topic changes.
Pacing
- Short-form (< 60s): Aggressive cuts. Minimal dead air. High energy.
- Medium-form (1-10 min): Balanced. Keep natural pauses for breathing room.
- Long-form (> 10 min): Let scenes breathe. Only cut obvious problems.
Edit Decision Structure
The edit_decisions artifact should include:
- cuts: Ordered list of segments to keep (source, in/out points, speed)
- overlays: Timed overlay placements (images, diagrams, lower thirds)
- subtitles: Subtitle configuration (enabled, style, source file)
- music: Background music settings (asset, volume, ducking, fades)
- transitions: Transition type and timing between cuts
Quality Checklist
- No visible jump cuts (smooth transitions between segments)
- Audio doesn't pop or click at cut points
- Pacing matches the content energy and target platform
- Speaker's face is never covered by overlays
- All cuts are at word boundaries (not mid-word)