How I Get Claude To Edit My Videos (Step-By-Step)

CCClaude CodeAnthropicAvailable in EU

Matt shows how he uses Claude projects with custom skills to write short-form scripts and fully edit talking-head A-roll (cuts, B-roll, subtitles, music) using FFmpeg headlessly. He builds it from scratch on a new account and iterates with feedback, updating skills each time.

G4Genie 4Google DeepMindUnverified

Google DeepMind world model used as the subject of an example short; Claude pulled B-roll from the DeepMind site and Matt's own early-access footage.

VMvidIQ MCPvidIQAvailable in EU

MCP connector that lets Claude analyze YouTube channels, top-performing videos, transcripts, comments and retention to inform scripts and editing. Used to build a monthly feedback loop that improves skills.

ELElevenLabsElevenLabsAvailable in EU

Connected to Claude via MCP to generate background music and sound effects and to transcribe videos. Transcription failed once, requiring a skill update with a fallback.

After Effects-style basic animation and graphics tool connected to Claude to generate overlays, title cards and animated B-roll.

FFFFmpegAvailable in EU

Used headlessly by Claude to do the actual video editing, so no DaVinci Resolve or Premiere is needed.

YTyt-dlpAvailable in EU

Script that lets Claude download YouTube and Instagram videos to use as B-roll.

MOMotionBricksNVIDIAAvailable in EU

Nvidia's AI system that generates real-time character animation (walk, jog, run, vault, sword pickup) without hand-built transitions. Used as the topic for the end-to-end demo short.

BMBlender MCPAvailable in EU

Claude can drive Blender to create 3D objects and animations, such as a GPU animation, to use as B-roll when none exists.