AI stack · 2026
The AI video editor & creator stack
Edit the long-form, cut the shorts, generate B-roll, and narrate — one pipeline
Four steps, four tools, each handing off to the next. Edit first, then derive shorts from the finished cut, add generative inserts, and layer a voiceover where you do not want to record. The handoffs are file-based, not deep integrations, so plan to export and import between steps.
Why this stack works
A stack's score isn't the average of its tools — it's how well they cover the job, how good each piece is, and how cleanly they hand off to each other, minus what it costs to run.
Coverage
1.0
How much of the job the stack handles
Quality
0.8
How strong each tool is at its part
Internal fit
0.6
How well the tools work together
Cost penalty
0.0
Lower is better — running cost drag
Fit confidence: high
The build
Edit the main video and remove filler in an AI editor, export it, run it through a clipping tool to pull vertical shorts, generate any B-roll inserts separately, and narrate scripts with a text-to-speech tool. Review every AI cut and clip before publishing.
Swap-in alternatives
Frequently asked
What order should I use these tools in?
Edit the long-form first, then clip shorts from the finished export. Generate B-roll and voiceover as needed and cut them into the edit.
Do these tools integrate directly?
Mostly no. You export from one and import into the next, so expect file handoffs rather than live sync.
Can I skip the editor and just clip raw footage?
You can, but clips from an unedited video include filler. Editing first yields cleaner, tighter shorts.
Is the voiceover step necessary?
Only if you want narration without recording yourself. For on-camera creators, skip it.