Workflow Patterns

Prompt-first workflow

Use this when the creative direction is known before the edit exists.

1. Open /app.
2. Create a project from prompt.
3. Optionally attach starter files.
4. Let the project creator build the starting structure.
5. Continue refinement in the editor with chat, toolbox, or direct timeline edits.

Best for:

• rough creative briefs
• rapid concepting
• first-pass project scaffolding

Asset-first workflow

Use this when footage already exists.

1. Create or open a project.
2. Upload media in the assets panel.
3. Search, rename, tag with notes, and inspect the imported assets.
4. Drag selected assets into the timeline.
5. Add text, components, transitions, or effects.

Best for:

• existing footage libraries
• B-roll assembly
• social repackaging

Transcript-led workflow

Use this when spoken content drives the structure of the video.

1. Run transcription on the relevant audio or video asset.
2. Open the transcript panel.
3. Navigate and select directly from transcript tokens.
4. Stage transcript deletions or seek through the timeline from the transcript.
5. Apply the edit and review playback.

Best for:

• interviews
• tutorials
• narration-driven pieces

Screen-recording workflow

Use this when the source material is a product demo or screen capture.

1. Record with Vidova CLI or import a compatible asset.
2. Add the Vidova clip to the timeline.
3. Adjust vidova-specific appearance, cursor, camera, and keyboard settings.
4. Add zoom treatments where needed.
5. Export a draft and review pacing.

Best for:

• product walkthroughs
• tutorials
• onboarding videos

AI-assisted workflow

Use this when you want the assistant to help operate the edit.

1. Open chat in Agent mode.
2. Ask the assistant to inspect assets or the current timeline.
3. Use tool-backed editing requests for concrete actions.
4. Fall back to toolbox when you need direct control.
5. Save important chat sessions for later reuse.

Best for:

• exploratory editing
• repetitive editor operations
• turning natural language into structured actions

Delivery workflow

Use this when the project is ready for review or distribution.

1. Open the render dialog.
2. Pick a preset or custom export settings.
3. Render locally or through the backend.
4. Download the output and subtitle files if needed.
5. Create a public or org-only shared link.
6. Copy the player URL or embed code.

Best for:

• stakeholder review
• social export
• web embedding

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