Transforming Long YouTube Videos into Engaging Shorts: My Journey with Automation
In my quest to grow my YouTube channel focused on software engineering, I developed an open-source CLI tool that converts long videos into captivating YouTube Shorts. Leveraging AI and automation, I aimed to enhance viewer engagement and expand my subscriber base.
Key Highlights:
- Automated Video Editing: Using Python and ffmpeg, my tool streamlines the editing process, producing multiple Shorts from a single video.
- AI-Powered Analysis: Harnessing OpenAI Whisper for audio transcription and GPT-4-mini for content analysis ensures optimal short selection.
- Efficiency: The entire process—from audio extraction to video uploads—significantly reduces manual editing time.
Technology Stack:
- Python: For building the application
- ffmpeg: Superior performance in video processing
- OpenAI Models: Cost-effective local AI for transcription and analysis
By embracing automation, I’ve transformed my content creation pipeline and significantly boosted productivity.
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