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A guide to turning long video transcripts into 10 short-form clips

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A free clip-mapping tool's author outlines a transcript-based method for finding short-form video moments for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The process involves ranking up to 10 candidate clips, quoting exact opening and closing lines, explaining why each clip stands alone, and drafting a working title. Editors first skim the transcript for hooks, sharp claims, story turns, and concrete tips, then scrutinize each slice for a clear hook, a single payload, and a clean exit. Each candidate is scored from 1 to 5 on hook clarity, payload density, and exit cleanliness, and the top 10 are kept while the rest go to a backlog. The guide stresses that titles are drafts for on-screen text or captions and recommends a target length of roughly 15 to 60 seconds depending on platform.

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