How the Opus Clip CALENDAR FEATURE Works | OPUS CLIP TUTORIAL

Rob Balasabas
3 Jun 202408:53

TLDRIn this tutorial, Rob demonstrates the calendar feature of Opus Clip, a tool that converts long-form videos into short clips for social media platforms. The calendar feature allows users to schedule posts automatically without downloading clips. Rob shows how to select a clip, choose a social account, customize captions and hashtags, and set a future date and time for posting. He also highlights the ability to schedule multiple videos in a day, showcasing the tool's efficiency in repurposing content for social media.

Takeaways

  • πŸ˜€ Rob introduces the Opus Clip tool, designed to convert long-form videos into short-form clips for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • πŸ“… The calendar feature of Opus Clip is in beta and allows users to schedule their short-form videos to be posted automatically on social media.
  • πŸ”— Users can upload videos directly to Opus Clip or share a link from platforms like YouTube, and the AI will generate short-form clips.
  • ⏰ Clips can range from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, offering flexibility in repurposing content for different social media platforms.
  • πŸŽ₯ Rob demonstrates how to use the calendar feature by selecting a clip and scheduling it for future posting on social media.
  • πŸ“ The caption for each clip is automatically generated by AI, pulling data from the video content, and includes hashtags for better social media engagement.
  • πŸ–ŠοΈ Users have the option to edit the autogenerated caption, add their own text, or regenerate a new caption using the tool.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The calendar view allows users to see their scheduled posts and make changes or delete them if needed.
  • πŸ“ˆ Rob suggests that the AI is continuously improving, indicating that the quality and accuracy of the generated clips will get better over time.
  • πŸ”— There's an option to connect multiple social media accounts for posting, including LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • πŸ“’ Rob encourages viewers to try Opus Clip for themselves and shares a link in the video description for a free trial.

Q & A

  • What is Opus Clip and what does it do?

    -Opus Clip is a tool that turns long-form videos into bite-sized short-form videos for repurposing on platforms like TikTok, Instagram reels, and YouTube shorts. It can process videos from platforms like YouTube or accept direct uploads, and uses AI to generate clips that can range from 30 seconds to a few minutes long.

  • How can I get started with Opus Clip?

    -To get started with Opus Clip, you can set up a free trial by following the link in the video description. Once you have an account, you can upload videos or share links from other platforms, and Opus Clip will process them into short-form clips.

  • What is the Opus Clip calendar feature?

    -The Opus Clip calendar feature is a beta tool that allows users to schedule the short-form clips created by Opus Clip to be posted automatically on their social media accounts without the need to download and re-upload the clips.

  • How do I access the calendar feature in Opus Clip?

    -After logging into your Opus Clip account, you can access the calendar feature from your dashboard. It's where you can schedule your clips to be posted on social media at a future date and time.

  • Can I connect multiple social media accounts to Opus Clip?

    -Yes, you can connect multiple social media accounts to Opus Clip, including LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. This allows you to schedule posts across different platforms directly from the Opus Clip calendar.

  • How do I schedule a post using the Opus Clip calendar?

    -To schedule a post, click on 'Schedule Post', select a video or upload your own, choose a clip, select the social account you want to post to, and then set the date and time for the post. You can also edit the caption and hashtags before scheduling.

  • Can I edit or delete a scheduled post in the Opus Clip calendar?

    -Yes, you can edit or delete a scheduled post in the Opus Clip calendar. You can change the caption, date, time, or even remove the post entirely if you decide not to publish it.

  • What happens if I want to schedule multiple videos in one day?

    -You can schedule multiple videos in one day using the Opus Clip calendar. After scheduling one video, you can click the plus button on the calendar for the same date to add another scheduled post.

  • How does the AI in Opus Clip select clips from a long-form video?

    -The AI in Opus Clip is designed to be smart and gets smarter over time. It analyzes the content of the long-form video and selects segments to create short-form clips that are engaging and relevant.

  • Can the AI-generated captions be edited in Opus Clip?

    -Yes, the AI-generated captions can be edited in Opus Clip. You can modify the text, add or remove hashtags, or even regenerate the caption for a different version.

  • What is the benefit of using the Opus Clip calendar feature over manually posting videos?

    -The Opus Clip calendar feature saves time by allowing you to schedule posts in advance without needing to manually download and upload videos to each social media platform. It also provides the convenience of managing all your social media posts from one place.

Outlines

00:00

πŸ“Ί Introduction to Opus Clips Calendar Feature

In the first paragraph, Rob introduces himself and the purpose of the video, which is to demonstrate the Opus Clips calendar feature. Opus Clips is described as a tool that converts long-form videos into short-form clips for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Rob explains that users can upload videos or share links from platforms like YouTube. The AI technology within Opus Clips then generates short clips that range from 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length, allowing creators to repurpose their content for more views. Rob encourages viewers to sign up for a free trial of Opus Clips through a link in the video description. He then proceeds to show the calendar feature, which is currently in beta, and explains how it allows users to schedule their short-form videos directly to social media platforms without the need for manual uploads.

05:01

πŸ“… How to Use Opus Clips Calendar for Scheduling Posts

The second paragraph focuses on the detailed process of using the Opus Clips calendar feature to schedule social media posts. Rob walks through the steps of selecting a video clip, choosing the social media account to post to, and setting a future date and time for the post. He also highlights the ability to edit the caption, regenerate it for a different version, and the option to publish immediately or schedule for later. Rob demonstrates how to view, edit, reschedule, or delete scheduled posts directly from the calendar. Additionally, he shows that users can schedule multiple videos on the same day if they wish. The paragraph concludes with Rob offering help for any questions about Opus Clips and encouraging viewers to try it out for their video podcast needs.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Opus Clip

Opus Clip is a video editing tool that specializes in converting longer videos into shorter, more digestible clips suitable for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. In the video, Rob demonstrates how to use Opus Clip to repurpose long-form content, such as a 30-minute podcast episode, into bite-sized clips that can be used to increase engagement and viewership.

πŸ’‘Calendar Feature

The Calendar Feature in Opus Clip is a functionality that allows users to schedule their short-form videos for automatic posting on social media platforms. It is highlighted in the video as a time-saving tool that eliminates the need to manually upload videos to various social accounts. Rob shows how to use this feature to plan and automate the posting of clips.

πŸ’‘AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology that powers Opus Clip's ability to transform long videos into short clips. The AI analyzes the content of the video and intelligently decides the best segments to create the clips. In the script, Rob mentions that the AI is 'so smart' and 'just getting smarter every single day,' indicating the tool's advanced capabilities.

πŸ’‘Repurpose

To repurpose in the context of the video means to adapt existing content for a new use. Rob explains how Opus Clip can take a long-form video, like a podcast, and repurpose it into multiple short-form clips for different social media platforms, thereby extending the life and reach of the original content.

πŸ’‘Shorts

Shorts refer to the short-form video content that is popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. The video script mentions how Opus Clip can be used to create Shorts from longer videos, which can then be scheduled and posted directly to these platforms using the Calendar Feature.

πŸ’‘Tik Tok

Tik Tok is a social media platform known for its short-form videos. In the video, Rob discusses how Opus Clip can help content creators produce Shorts specifically for Tik Tok, showcasing the tool's versatility in catering to different social media platforms.

πŸ’‘Instagram Reels

Instagram Reels is a feature within Instagram that allows users to create and share short, 15-second multi-clip videos set to music. The video script includes Instagram Reels as one of the platforms where the short-form videos created by Opus Clip can be repurposed and posted.

πŸ’‘YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts is a feature on YouTube that allows creators to record and share short, vertical videos. Rob mentions YouTube Shorts as another platform where the short-form videos generated by Opus Clip can be utilized.

πŸ’‘Schedule Post

In the video, 'Schedule Post' refers to the action of setting up a future date and time for a video clip to be automatically posted on social media. Rob demonstrates this feature within the Opus Clip Calendar, showing how easy it is to plan and automate social media content posting.

πŸ’‘Caption

A caption in the context of the video is the text that accompanies a video clip, providing context or additional information. Rob shows that Opus Clip can automatically generate captions from the video's content and even suggests the ability to edit or regenerate these captions before scheduling the clip for posting.

πŸ’‘Hashtags

Hashtags are metadata tags used on social media platforms to help users and followers find content. In the video script, Rob points out that Opus Clip can automatically add relevant hashtags to the captions of the video clips, which can help improve the discoverability of the posted content.

Highlights

Introduction to Opus Clips and its purpose for converting long-form videos into short-form clips.

Opus Clips can be used for repurposing content on Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms.

The AI technology in Opus Clips transforms long videos into clips ranging from 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

Calendar feature in Opus Clips allows scheduling of clips for automatic posting on social media.

A free trial of Opus Clips is available for new users.

The calendar feature is currently in beta.

Opus Clips can convert a single long-form video into multiple short-form clips.

Users can schedule clips to post on social media directly from the Opus Clips platform.

The process of scheduling a clip involves selecting a clip and choosing the social account for posting.

Captions and hashtags for clips are automatically generated by Opus Clips' AI.

Users can edit the generated captions and hashtags before scheduling.

The calendar feature allows for rescheduling or deleting of posts.

Users can view scheduled posts in the calendar and make adjustments if necessary.

The ability to schedule multiple videos for the same day is highlighted.

The tutorial demonstrates how to use Opus Clips for efficient video repurposing and scheduling.

Encouragement for viewers to try Opus Clips and share their thoughts.