Podcast Editing SOP (Multicam / AI-Assisted)Objective
Produce clean, professional, and engaging interview videos using structured editing rules.
Focus on clarity of explanation, natural pacing, and consistent visual variation.
1. Primary Editing Logic
1.1 Speaker-Based Cutting (Highest Priority)
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Switch shots based on who is speaking
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Guest speaking → Guest close-up
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Interviewer speaking → Interviewer close-up
1.2 Maximum Shot Duration
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Avoid holding the same shot for more than 15–20 seconds
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Exception: important explanation segments (can extend slightly if needed)
1.3 Long Monologue Handling
If one speaker talks continuously:
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Introduce variation every 12–18 seconds
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Variation options:
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Gallery (wide) view
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Subtle reframing / alternate crop
2. Shot Selection Rules
2.1 Guest (Main Speaker)
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Default: Guest close-up
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Use gallery occasionally for:
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Emphasis
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Topic transitions
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Visual reset
2.2 Interviewer
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Use interviewer close-up when asking questions
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Keep duration relatively short (typically <10 seconds)
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Avoid excessive reaction cuts during guest explanations
2.3 Gallery (Wide Shot)
Use sparingly for:
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Start/end of topics
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Transition moments
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Resetting visual attention
Do NOT overuse.
3. Transition Guidelines
3.1 Natural Cut Points (IMPORTANT)
When making cuts, prioritize:
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Filler words (“um”, “uh”, “you know”)
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Natural pauses
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Sentence breaks
These make transitions feel smooth and intentional3.2 Filler Word Usage Rule
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Filler words are cut timing opportunities, NOT triggers
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Do NOT cut on every filler word
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Use them only when a cut is already needed
4. Avoid These Common Issues
Cutting too frequently (<5 seconds without reason) Switching shots randomly without speaker logic Overusing interviewer reaction shots Ignoring long static shots (>20 seconds) Cutting mid-sentence unnaturally5. Editorial Priority Hierarchy
When deciding whether to cut:
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Speaker change (highest priority)
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Time threshold (~15 seconds)
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Natural pause / filler word (cut timing)
