[FAQ]

Hey,

So TikTok has rolled out a bunch of new AI editing features, and some of them are pretty wild. I’ve been experimenting with the auto-editing and the AI script suggestions, and while they’re powerful, I’m a bit worried my videos will start to look generic or lose my personal style.

I don’t want the AI to just create the video for me, but I do want to use these tools to save time and maybe come up with better ideas. I’m just struggling to find the right balance.

How are you all integrating these new AI tools into your workflow effectively? Are there specific features that are better for brainstorming versus final edits? I’m looking for strategies to use the AI as a creative partner rather than a replacement.

[Jeff Bullas]

It’s smart to think of these as tools, not just toys.

The Main Takeaway: You should use AI for speed and inspiration, not for final creative decisions. Let the AI handle the tedious 80% of the work so you can focus your human creativity on the crucial 20% that defines your style.

Effective creators are using AI to augment their workflow, not automate their personality.

The best way to integrate these tools is to assign them specific roles in your content production. First, you should use the AI script and idea generators purely for brainstorming. Command the AI to give you ten different video hooks for a single topic, then select the strongest concept and rewrite it entirely in your own voice. This defeats creative blocks without sacrificing your originality. Second, you should use AI-powered editors to produce a fast and functional rough cut of your video. The AI can handle the time-consuming tasks of syncing clips to a beat or trimming dead air, but the final, nuanced edit—the pacing, the specific B-roll, the emotional timing—must be your own. Finally, you should approach generative AI visual effects with a clear purpose. Instead of just applying a trending filter, use the AI to create a specific background asset for a story or to add a subtle visual effect that enhances your narrative, which is a much more sophisticated use of the technology than simply letting it take over your video’s look.

Cheers,

Jeff

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