AI + DaVinci Resolve Workflow – Creating YouTube Videos & Shorts on Linux

This Creator Tools in Linux extra video is all about using AI and DaVinci Resolve together to make YouTube content faster and smarter. I’m running this demo on Bazzite Linux, but the workflow applies to any distro (or even Windows/macOS if you’re using Resolve). The focus here is on streamlining the YouTube workflow: recording, editing, generating descriptions, creating Shorts, and pushing out polished content with minimum effort.

This is the prompt used in the video

"You are an expert transcript cutter. Reduce the following transcript into a ~3:00 script for a vertical YouTube Short.

HARD RULES — FOLLOW EXACTLY
• EXTRACTIVE ONLY: Use ONLY words that appear in the original transcript. You may DELETE words/phrases/sentences, but you may NOT paraphrase, invent, or add new words.
• You may trim inside sentences by deletion only. Do not add connectors or rephrase.
• Remove filler/noise (“um,” “uh,” false starts, repeated phrases), timecodes, headings, speaker labels, and stage directions.
• Preserve basic chronology, but you may skip large sections to keep focus.
• Target length ≈ 3 minutes at ~150 wpm → aim for 420–480 words. Prefer slightly under rather than over.
• OUTPUT FORMAT: PLAIN TEXT ONLY — no headings, no timestamps, no bullets, no commentary, no disclaimers. Return ONLY the final script text.
• Final check: every word in your output must appear verbatim in the transcript. (Punctuation may be adjusted.)

NARRATIVE & TOPIC REQUIREMENTS
• Silently choose one central theme (the main subject or story thread) plus 1–2 supporting beats. Do NOT try to cover everything.
• Structure the cut as a simple narrative arc using only verbatim lines:

1. HOOK — striking or captivating line pulled directly from the transcript.
2. SETUP — brief context that introduces the situation, topic, or goal.
3. TURN/PROBLEM — a challenge, reveal, or moment of tension.
4. INSIGHTS — strongest, most self-contained lines related to the chosen theme.
5. RESOLUTION/TAKEAWAY — concise outcome or lesson.
6. CLOSING BEAT — end on a strong, memorable line (verbatim).

FOCUS RULE
• If including more than 3 topics makes it feel dense, cut back.
• Keep it clean, clear, and story-driven, not a checklist."

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🎥 The Workflow: From Recording to YouTube

1. Capture in OBS Studio
   • Record your screen, gameplay, or talking-head content.
   • Encode in AV1 on NVIDIA for perfect compatibility with Resolve free.
2. Edit in DaVinci Resolve
   • Use my simple script to install Resolve on Linux (link in description).
   • Build your timeline, add titles, normalize audio, and apply AI Voice Leveler + Voice Isolation (in Studio version).
   • Even with Resolve Free, you can still edit, export in AV1, and handle pro workflows.
3. AI-Powered Transcription
   • Use Resolve Studio’s built-in transcription OR export audio as WAV and transcribe with AI (Alpaca Groq/OpenAI in the cloud).
   • Transcription is critical because it lets you repurpose your content with AI prompts.
4. Generate YouTube Metadata with AI
   • Feed the transcript into AI (ChatGPT, Groq, Claude, or local LLMs).
   • Prompt it to create:
   • A keyword-friendly title (under 100 chars).
   • A search-optimized description (under 4500 chars).
   • SEO tags (under 500 chars).
   • Cuts hours of manual typing down to seconds.
5. Create Shorts from Long Videos
   • Use AI to trim a 20–30 minute transcript into a concise 3-minute script.
   • Bring that AI-trimmed script back into Resolve.
   • Resolve’s AI timeline tools will auto-cut your edit to match the shortened script.
   • Adjust framing to vertical, add subtitles, and export as a YouTube Short.

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🧠 Why Use AI in Content Creation?
• Saves Time: Automates metadata writing, descriptions, tags, and cutting Shorts.
• Flexibility: You can run AI locally with Ollama + Alpaca if you have a GPU, or use Groq pay-as-you-go for pennies.
• Better Workflow: Spend your time on editing, design, and storytelling—not tedious trimming or metadata.
• Cost Control: Resolve Studio ($299 one-time) + local/free AI = zero monthly subscription lock-in.

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💡 What You’ll See in This Video
• Recording in OBS Studio.
• Building a full project in DaVinci Resolve (timeline, graphics, audio cleanup).
• Exporting a transcript and feeding it to AI to generate YouTube descriptions + tags.
• Using an AI prompt to compress a long 25-minute video into a 3-minute script.
• Creating a YouTube Short automatically cut to the AI-trimmed script.
• Adding subtitles with AI tools directly in Resolve.
• Exporting vertical Shorts for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.

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