There’s a lot of debate in the creative world right now: Will AI take over video editing jobs? At first glance, it might sound scary. With generative AI tools becoming more advanced every day, it’s natural to wonder what the future of editors looks like. But the truth is, things aren’t as black and white as they seem.
Generative Video vs. Human Creativity
AI might automate parts of the editing process, especially through generative video. These tools can take raw footage and automatically apply styles or templates. But here’s the catch: videos made by humans have a structure—a rhythm, a purpose, and a story unique to the creator.
Any software, no matter how advanced, can only replicate patterns. It might put clips together or add effects in a certain style, but it will never perfectly capture what a human editor envisions. The AI’s output will always need refining—and that’s where you, the editor, come in.
The Future of Editing with AI
Instead of fearing AI, editors should look at it as a tool. Generative video can handle the repetitive, time-consuming tasks, freeing you up to focus on the creative decisions that actually make an edit powerful. AI isn’t here to replace editors—it’s here to amplify what you can do.
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