⚙️ Automation X (Twitter)
Video File Editing and Conversion
Lydia Hallie uses natural language to execute ffmpeg video processing without coding experience
★☆☆ Beginner 5-15 min January 12, 2026
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Scenario
I have some local video files that need to be optimized, converted, or trimmed, but I'm not familiar with ffmpeg commands.
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Prompt
Find the video with a squirrel and convert it to MP4 format, compress it for web sharing
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Expected Result
Claude finds the target video based on description (e.g., 'video with a squirrel'), then executes ffmpeg commands to complete conversion and compression. Works even without file editing/conversion experience.
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Tips
- • Use descriptive language to specify the video you're looking for (content, when filmed, etc.)
- • Specify output format and purpose (social media, web, archive, etc.)
- • Can request batch processing of multiple videos