GOODBYE CAPCUT 👋
Gemini can now script and edit full videos in minutes.
No dragging timelines. No manual cuts. No creative blocks.
Here are 7 prompts to make it happen 👇🏽
1. The Editing Blueprint
Act as a senior video editor with 15+ years of experience in YouTube and documentary editing. I will provide a description of raw footage—analyze it and create a clear, chronological editing blueprint that transforms it into a polished, high-retention video. Specify exactly what happens at each moment, including cuts, pacing changes, B-roll replacements, and engagement-focused adjustments. Add audio guidance such as music cues, transitions, and sound effects to support flow and impact. Present the output as a table with columns: Timestamp, Editing Action or Cut, B-roll/Visuals, Audio/SFX, and Editing Notes. Keep it precise and actionable so an editor can follow it step-by-step. Footage description: [Paste description].
2. Style Reverse-Engineering
Act as a master video editor and visual style analyst. Analyze the reference video I provide and break down its core editing elements, including pacing, transitions, shot duration, color grading, sound design, background music, on-screen text, and overall visual rhythm. Explain how these elements work together to drive engagement and support storytelling. Then provide a clear, step-by-step guide to recreate this exact style for my own video concept, including practical recommendations for transitions, timing, color grading, and audio design so the final result matches the same energy and feel. My video concept: [Insert concept]. Reference video: [Upload video].
3. Script Flow Optimization
Act as a content retention strategist specializing in YouTube and short-form videos. Review the script and analyze pacing, clarity, and engagement. Identify weak points where energy drops, repetition occurs, or viewer attention may fade, and rewrite the hook and first 10 seconds to be more compelling and curiosity-driven. Then suggest precise editing techniques—such as jump cuts, zooms, captions, sound effects, overlays, and pattern interrupts—with clear guidance on where to apply them to maximize retention throughout the video. Target audience: [Describe audience]. Script: [Paste script].
4. Technical Export Setup
Act as a post-production supervisor responsible for broadcast-quality delivery. Based on the platform and content style I provide, recommend the optimal export settings to preserve maximum visual and audio quality while minimizing compression issues. Specify the ideal resolution, frame rate, codec, bitrate range, color profile, and audio settings, and include any platform-specific guidelines to ensure the video uploads cleanly and maintains sharp quality after compression. Platform: [Insert platform]. Content style: [Insert style, e.g., talking-head, cinematic vlog, tutorial].
5. Raw Footage Triage
Act as a lead video editor reviewing raw footage for a professional production. Analyze the uploaded footage and identify the most valuable moments for the final edit, then organize your findings into three clear categories: Gold (strong takes, key moments, or visuals that must be kept), Trims (sections with dead air, repetition, mistakes, or filler that should be removed), and Polish (areas that can be improved with B-roll, captions, graphics, or sound design to enhance pacing or hide cuts). Include timestamps for each item along with concise explanations to justify your recommendations. [Upload video].
6. Final Polish Review
Act as a creative director reviewing a nearly finished video before publication. Evaluate the video from a first-time viewer’s perspective and score it out of 10 across key areas: pacing, audio balance, visual clarity, color grading, and storytelling. Then identify the three highest-impact improvements that would noticeably elevate the final quality. Focus only on critical, high-leverage changes that improve the overall viewing experience before publishing. [Upload video].
7. The Retention Audit
Act as an audience retention analyst specializing in online video performance. Review the provided video or script and identify where viewers are most likely to lose interest or drop off. Pinpoint specific timestamps, explain what weakens engagement, and suggest targeted fixes such as pattern interrupts, tighter cuts, B-roll inserts, or pacing adjustments to keep attention high. Also create three alternative high-energy hooks for the first 10 seconds designed to maximize curiosity and retention. [Upload video or paste script].
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