Day 5
Turn one video into ten short clips
Transform long videos into viral-ready short clips for social media
Box Snapshot

How to try it today
- Open Opus Clip/Descript, start a new project, and note target platforms (TikTok/Reels/Shorts).1
- Upload your long video or paste the YouTube/Vimeo link; confirm language and aspect ratio (9:16).2
- Let AI generate clips; filter by Virality Score or keywords to find high-energy moments.3
- Trim start/end points, adjust captions style, crop frames, and add emojis/overlays if on brand.4
- Export 3-5 clips with burned-in captions; also save clean versions for reuse.5
- Write platform-specific titles/hashtags, then schedule your top clip to publish today.6
One-Click Prompt
Act as a viral video editor. Given a [duration] transcript for [topic/audience], pick the 5-7 most engaging 30-75 second segments for short-form clips.
For each clip, provide:
- Start/end timestamps (mm:ss -> mm:ss)
- Hook line (under 10 words) and why it will stop scrolling
- Key beat summary (2 bullets) and emotional arc
- Suggested on-screen text + caption (with one CTA)
- Aspect ratio recommendation (9:16 by default) and crop notes
- B-roll/overlay ideas and sound/design cues (captions style, zooms)
- Safe-for-all/brand alignment check; avoid sensitive claims
End with 3 packaging ideas (title + thumbnail text) and a posting order for a week.
Paste this directly into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Tools you'll need
Reference or business tip
Short-form video content increasing 135% yearly; 73% of consumers prefer short-form; Video generates 66% more leads than other content. Source: OpusClip
Today's Challenge
Upload one of your longest videos (a webinar, interview, or tutorial) and let Opus Clip create 5 short clips. Post your favorite one today!