OMG FCP This is INSANE! Automatically build Final Cut Pro timelines with AI. Episode 1

November 07, 2024

You have to watch this tutorial if you use Final Cut Pro! In this groundbreaking tutorial, I demonstrate how AI can programmatically build complex Final Cut Pro sequences through simple text prompts.

This revolutionary approach allows editors to create dynamic sequences without touching a mouse or keyboard - just describe what you want, and the AI generates the exact XML code needed.

 

Stage 1: We started with a basic request for ten numbered titles. The AI generated a perfectly formatted XML sequence with increasing font sizes and precise timing. This demonstrated the fundamental ability to create multiple titles programmatically - something that would typically require manual creation and adjustment of each title individually.

Stage 2: We enhanced the sequence by implementing a color pattern, cycling through red, blue, and green for each title. The AI maintained all previous parameters while adding this new layer of complexity - showcasing how easily we can build upon our base sequence without starting over. This kind of iterative development would typically take significant time in the traditional editing interface.

Stage 3: We transformed the sequence into a data visualization by replacing the numbers with the top 10 U.S. cities by population. The AI maintained all our previous styling while incorporating this new data, demonstrating how quickly we can repurpose our sequence for different content. The population data was automatically ordered correctly, showing the AI's ability to handle both visual and data organization tasks.

Stage 4: We added population numbers beneath each city name, creating a two-line title that maintained our color scheme and size progression. This kind of precise formatting would typically require careful manual adjustment for each title, but the AI handled it instantly while maintaining perfect alignment and spacing.

Stage 5: Finally, we refined the clip names in the timeline to match their content, making the sequence more organized and easier to navigate. This kind of project organization usually requires tedious manual renaming, but the AI handled it automatically while preserving all our previous modifications.

This workflow represents a paradigm shift in video editing - instead of clicking through menus and dragging elements, we can now describe our desired outcome and let AI generate the exact XML code needed.

The implications for editing efficiency and creativity are enormous, as editors can focus on their creative vision rather than technical implementation. 

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