video-use

Edit raw video footage into polished final.mp4 files via conversational AI.

5|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter --skill video-use-barkleesanders
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-use
Source: https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter/tree/main/skills/video-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/barkleesanders/claude-code-starter --skill video-use-barkleesanders

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Video editing traditionally requires learning complex software, navigating menus, and manually cutting clips frame by frame. This skill eliminates that friction by letting you edit videos through natural conversation with Claude Code — no presets, no menus, no prior editing experience needed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conversational Editing: Describe what you want in plain English — cut filler words, adjust pacing, change the tone — and the skill handles the technical implementation automatically.
  • Production-Grade Pipeline: Automatically transcribes audio with word-level timestamps via ElevenLabs Scribe, removes filler words and dead space, applies color grading, burns customizable subtitles, and generates animation overlays via Manim, Remotion, or PIL in parallel sub-agents.
  • Self-Verifying Output: Runs a self-evaluation loop at every cut boundary to catch visual jumps, audio pops, and subtitle issues before showing you the result, re-rendering up to three times if needed to ensure quality.

Quick Start

Use the video-use skill to edit the raw footage in your folder into a polished final.mp4.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-use

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I edit video footage using conversational AI instead of manual editing software?

Edit video footage using conversational AI by dropping raw clips into a folder and describing changes in plain English. The pipeline automatically transcribes audio, cuts filler words, applies color grading, burns subtitles, and outputs a polished final.mp4 file.

Can I use ffmpeg to automatically transcribe audio and burn subtitles into a video?

Yes, ffmpeg processes the video and audio streams while ElevenLabs Scribe API provides word-level transcription. The pipeline automatically burns customizable subtitles into the final video output without manual timeline editing.

How do I automatically remove filler words and dead space from raw video footage?

Remove filler words and dead space automatically by leveraging word-level timestamps from the ElevenLabs Scribe transcription. The pipeline detects pauses and filler terms, cutting them out and re-rendering the footage seamlessly.

Do I need Python dependencies like librosa and numpy to generate animation overlays for videos?

Yes, Python dependencies including librosa, numpy, matplotlib, and pillow are required to generate animation overlays. The pipeline uses these libraries alongside ffmpeg to process streams and render visual effects in parallel.

How does self-verifying video editing prevent visual jumps and audio pops during cut boundaries?

Self-verifying video editing runs an evaluation loop at every cut boundary to detect visual jumps, audio pops, and subtitle issues. If errors are found, it re-renders the footage up to three times to ensure quality.

Can I apply color grading and generate animation overlays for talking head videos without manual editing?

Yes, apply color grading and generate animation overlays for talking head videos through conversational prompts. The pipeline handles technical implementation automatically, rendering visual effects via PIL, Manim, or Remotion without manual intervention.