Cut a 40-minute walkthrough into Shorts with Opus Clip
Short answer: The poster pasted a YouTube link to a 40-minute product walkthrough into Opus Clip and got a batch of vertical clips with captions burned in. They say it replaced scrubbing through CapCut for good moments: keep clips that grab attention in the first two seconds, delete the rest.
CapCut| Platform | YouTube & Shorts, TikTok |
|---|---|
| Tools | Opus Clip, CapCut |
| Category | AI Workflows |
| Type | Real public example |
| Source | @theaidood on X · Sep 2026 |
| Updated |
What did they do?
The poster pasted a YouTube link to a 40-minute product walkthrough into Opus Clip and got a batch of vertical clips with captions burned in.
What were the results?
They say it replaced scrubbing through CapCut for good moments: keep clips that grab attention in the first two seconds, delete the rest.
What tools do you need?
Opus Clip (turns long videos into captioned short clips); CapCut (video editor with auto-captions).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: Opus Clip, CapCut have a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Worth knowing
AI clippers give you options, not finished posts. Your job becomes picking the best 2-second openings.
What prompt can I copy?
Here is a transcript of my long video: [paste]. List the 8 strongest 30–60 second moments with timestamps, and a hook line for each.
Source: post by @theaidood on X · Sep 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures are as reported and not independently verified. Updated . Share
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