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AI Video Editing Service

Edit videos faster using AI tools like Descript, CapCut, and Runway for YouTubers and businesses.

ai toolsBeginner$1,500 - $10,000/mo

Overview

YouTube creators, course makers, and businesses need video editing but it's time-consuming and expensive. AI video editing tools can auto-cut silence, generate captions, remove backgrounds, and enhance footage. You can offer professional editing at competitive rates with AI-powered speed.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Master Descript for text-based video editing and auto-transcription
  2. 2Learn CapCut for AI-powered short-form video editing
  3. 3Understand Runway ML for advanced AI video effects
  4. 4Offer packages for YouTube long-form, shorts/reels, and business videos
  5. 5Find clients on YouTube creator communities and Twitter/X

Pros

  • AI reduces editing time by 60-80%
  • Massive demand from YouTubers
  • Recurring weekly clients
  • Scalable with AI assistance

Cons

  • Creative judgment still needed
  • File transfer and storage management
  • Tight turnaround expectations

Recommended Tools & Platforms

DescriptCapCutRunway MLDaVinci ResolveOpus ClipAdobe Premiere

Pro Tip

Start with YouTube shorts and TikTok clips -- they're quick to edit and creators need high volume. Charge $50-100 per short-form video, $150-500 per long-form. Target creators with 10K-100K subscribers who are growing but can't afford full-time editors.

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