Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzXD4GVqXwM
Channel: Christian Peverelli
Introduction
Christian Peverelli demonstrates a fully automated video‑editing workflow that relies on Claude Code as a central coordinator. By linking Claude to a suite of free and paid tools, he creates a repeatable “skill” that can edit raw footage while he sleeps, turning a 2 minute 46 second clip into a 31‑second final cut. The approach reduces editing costs from hundreds of dollars per video to roughly $27 and cuts turnaround time from several days to same‑day delivery.
What the Video Covers
The presentation walks through the entire system: installing Claude Desktop, enabling local mode, connecting MCP‑based tools, and building a personal editing skill file. It shows how each component contributes to transcription, animation, screen recording, music selection, and final assembly. The video also shares a cost breakdown, time‑savings metrics, and the process for iteratively improving the skill with feedback.
Step‑by‑Step Walkthrough
- Install Claude Desktop from Anthropic’s website and upgrade to at least the $20/month plan to unlock Claude Code.
- Launch Claude Code, set it to local mode, and designate a working folder where all project files will reside.
- Enable automatic permissions, switch to a newer model for better cost efficiency, and turn on internet browsing within Claude Code settings.
- Add MCP connectors for Tella (screen and face recording) and Epidemic Sound (music and SFX) so Claude can call those services directly.
- If Hyperframes is not automatically available, add it manually from its GitHub repository or via the MCP connectors menu.
- Create a new Claude Code thread and ask the assistant to build a video‑editing system using the listed tools.
- Record a short hook or any raw footage, feed the file to Claude together with your editing skill, and let the system generate a first edit.
- Review the output, provide timestamped feedback (e.g., “cut at 00:12, keep the B‑roll”), and instruct Claude to save the correction in the skill file.
- Repeat the feedback loop until the skill consistently produces the desired quality; each iteration refines the ~1,400‑line, 36‑rule skill file.
- Join the We Are No Code community to download the shared skill template, get support, and see how others have adapted the system.
- Run the skill on new footage, review the result, and give occasional feedback to keep the system improving over time.
Tools and Numbers
- Claude Desktop: $200/month (maximum Claude usage per video ≈ $24).
- Tella (annual plan): $13/month (~$2 per video).
- Epidemic Sound (annual plan): $9.99/month (~$1 per video).
- Hyperframes: free (provides 4K animation from Claude‑generated code).
- Parakeet: free, NVIDIA‑based transcription with timestamps.
- FFmpeg: free (handles final cuts, black‑screen removal, audio sync).
- Original clip length: 2 minutes 46 seconds → edited length: 31 seconds.
- Skill file size: approximately 1,400 lines, 36 rules encoding the creator’s editing style.
- Estimated cost per video: ~$27 (sum of the above subscriptions).
- Time savings: editing completed same‑day versus 3‑7 days when using a human editor.
Caveats and Hype Check
“I save thousands of dollars a month.”
The claim of saving thousands of dollars per month is based on the creator’s personal usage and may not reflect typical results for all users. The cost reduction from $250‑$1,000 per video to about $27 assumes the creator’s previous editing expenses and the specific subscription levels shown. No affiliate links are displayed, but the video promotes the creator’s free community and skill share, which could drive engagement to his other offerings. Users should evaluate whether the required subscriptions and time investment for initial setup align with their own budgets and editing volumes.
Concrete Next Actions
- Download and install Claude Desktop, then upgrade to the $20/month plan to enable Claude Code.
- Configure Claude Code for local mode, set a working folder, enable automatic permissions, switch to a newer model, and turn on internet browsing.
- Connect Tella and Epidemic Sound via the MCP connectors menu; add Hyperframes manually if needed.
- Start a new Claude Code thread and request a video‑editing system using the listed tools.
- Record a short test clip, provide it to Claude with your editing skill, and review the generated output.
- Give timestamped feedback, instruct Claude to store improvements in the skill file, and iterate until the output meets your standards.
- Join the We Are No Code community to access the shared skill template and obtain ongoing support.
- Apply the refined skill to new footage, review results, and provide occasional feedback to maintain and enhance performance over time.
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