Software and AI tools
How to choose, install and evaluate the software behind video work, including AI tools, Claude Code and ffmpeg.
Basics
What is Claude Code?
Claude Code is Anthropic's tool that lets Claude work on your computer from the terminal. What it does, how skills extend it and what video work needs.
How Claude Code skills work
A skill is a folder Claude reads when you name it. How skills are structured, where they are installed and how they differ from prompts or plugins.
Choosing software
Local vs cloud video software
Compare editors that process on your computer with those that process online: privacy, speed, collaboration, cost and what to check in terms.
One-time purchase vs subscription software
Compare one-time licences and subscriptions: total cost over time, updates, support and lock-in, with a simple way to work out which is cheaper for you.
How to choose video editing software
Choose an editor by answering five questions: what you make, where you edit, how much control you want, your budget model and your learning time.
How to evaluate an AI tool before you pay
A test plan for AI tools: define the job, use your own footage, check accuracy, privacy and cost, and decide with a scorecard, not a demo.
Do you need a powerful computer for AI video editing?
What hardware matters: local vs cloud processing, RAM, disk space and cooling. How requirements differ between online tools and local skills.
Technical
ffmpeg basics for video creators
A beginner's tour of ffmpeg: trim, convert, resize, extract audio and burn subtitles, and how Claude Code can write the commands for you.
How to install ffmpeg on a Mac
Install ffmpeg on macOS using Homebrew, check it works and fix common problems like command not found. Also how Claude Code can install it for you.
How to speed up video rendering
Faster renders: trim first, close other apps, keep disk space free and export at the right resolution. Hardware matters, so set expectations.
How to automate repetitive video editing tasks
Find repeated steps in your editing, rank them by time, then automate the biggest with templates, scripts or skills. What to keep manual.
How to use AI transcription for video
Use automatic transcription for captions and editing: record clearly, run the tool, correct names and terms and export the right file. Limits and privacy.
Business
Workflow
The skills behind these pages
Layers
A full motion-graphics edit from one plain clip: words behind your head, plates, charts and cards.
Explainer
Turns a talking clip into a clear lesson with gold word-by-word captions and points on screen.
Glass
A premium 10-second reel: a glass ribbon behind you, frosted cards and glass scenes cut in.
Bold
A 10-second reel where giant words slam in behind you and captions pop word by word.
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