irl-directors-cut

Convert 16:9 IRL video clips into 9:16 vertical Shorts via a 6-stage pipeline.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevef210/Rust-Media-Pipeline --skill irl-directors-cut
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: irl-directors-cut
Source: https://github.com/stevef210/Rust-Media-Pipeline/tree/main/.claude/skills/irl-directors-cut
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevef210/Rust-Media-Pipeline --skill irl-directors-cut

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex process of converting raw, wide-screen IRL video footage into engaging, vertical 9:16 Shorts suitable for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated 6-Stage Pipeline: From quality scanning to adaptive cropping and segment assembly, the entire workflow is automated.
  • Vertical Conversion: Intelligently crops and reframes 16:9 content for optimal 9:16 viewing.
  • Quality Enhancement: Includes checks for frame and audio quality, subject presence, and usable segment extraction.
  • Use Case: Quickly edit hours of raw IRL stream footage into a series of polished, vertical highlight clips for social media.

Quick Start

Process the raw 16:9 clip located at /path/to/raw/clip.mp4 using the IRL Director's Cut pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about irl-directors-cut

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert 16:9 IRL video clips to 9:16 vertical Shorts?

To convert 16:9 IRL video clips to 9:16 vertical Shorts, the pipeline automates subject detection and adaptive cropping. It processes raw wide-screen footage and reframes it for optimal vertical viewing on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

What is the best way to automate cropping raw IRL stream footage for TikTok?

Automating cropping for raw IRL stream footage involves a 6-stage pipeline that handles quality scanning, subject presence checks, and usable segment extraction. This approach quickly transforms hours of wide-screen content into polished vertical highlight clips.

Can I batch process hours of raw IRL footage into vertical highlight clips?

Yes, you can batch process hours of raw IRL footage into vertical highlight clips. The automated pipeline scans frame and audio quality, extracts usable segments, and assembles them into upload-ready 9:16 content for social media platforms.

Does the vertical video conversion pipeline check frame and audio quality?

Yes, the vertical video conversion pipeline includes quality enhancement checks for both frame and audio quality. It scans the raw 16:9 footage to ensure only segments meeting quality standards are extracted and assembled into the final 9:16 Shorts.

How does adaptive cropping work when reframing 16:9 content for 9:16 viewing?

Adaptive cropping works by detecting the subject within the 16:9 frame and intelligently adjusting the crop boundaries. This ensures the most important visual elements remain centered and visible when converting the footage to a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio.

Are there limitations when converting wide-screen IRL video to vertical formats?

A limitation when converting wide-screen IRL video to vertical formats is that segments lacking clear subject presence may be discarded. The pipeline requires usable audio and frame quality to successfully extract and assemble upload-ready vertical content.