> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://captions.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Batch-Edit a Week of Videos with AI Edit

> Film 5-10 clips in one session, then use AI Edit to turn a full week of content in under an hour using a repeatable batch workflow.

Most creators film in batches: record 5-10 clips in one session, then edit throughout the week. AI Edit makes it possible to turn a full week of polished, captioned, styled content in under an hour.

## The batch workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Write all your scripts before filming">
    Before you touch the camera, write scripts for every video in the batch. This removes decision-making from your recording session and lets you batch-record without stopping to think.
    <Tip>Name each script with the planned post date (e.g., "Mon-Apr-21") so your projects stay organized from the start.</Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Film everything in one session">
    Open **[Camera](/help/docs/project/camera)** in Captions, enable the teleprompter, and record all your clips back to back. Each recorded clip is saved as a separate project in your library. Aim for 2 takes per clip and pick the best one per project.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Process clips in sequence with AI Edit">
    Open your first clip, tap **[AI Edit](/help/docs/project/ai-edit)**, choose your style, and tap **Generate**. While that clip is generating (typically 1-2 minutes), move to the next clip and start it.
    <Tip>Choose your style once and remember it. Using the same AI Edit style across all clips in a batch gives your content visual consistency without extra work.</Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Do a quick review pass on each clip">
    While the next clip is generating, review the previous one. Use **[Co-editor](/help/docs/timeline/co-editor)** to make corrections by typing: "fix the caption on the word X," "remove the last 3 seconds," or "change the music track." These quick text commands are faster than manual timeline edits.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export each clip as you finish">
    [Export](/help/docs/settings/export) clips as you review them rather than waiting until the end. Captions keeps all your projects in your library, so you can export asynchronously and queue them up for posting.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Schedule your posts">
    With 5-7 clips edited and exported, you have a full week of content. Import them into your preferred scheduling tool or post directly from your camera roll.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Time benchmarks

These are realistic estimates for a 5-clip batch of 60-second videos:

| Step                             | Time         |
| -------------------------------- | ------------ |
| Writing 5 scripts                | \~20-30 min  |
| Recording 5 clips (2 takes each) | \~30 min     |
| AI Edit generation per clip      | \~1-2 min    |
| Review and corrections per clip  | \~5 min      |
| Export per clip                  | \~1 min      |
| **Total for 5 clips**            | **\~1 hour** |

The key efficiency gain comes from parallelism: while one clip is generating, you're reviewing the previous one.

## Tips

* Use the same AI Edit style across your entire batch for visual consistency. Pick it once, not five times
* If you use a teleprompter, write all scripts before your recording session so you can batch-record without stopping
* Name projects with the intended post date so you can find them quickly in your library
* Keep your recording environment consistent between clips (same background, same framing) so your content looks like a cohesive series
* If a clip needs significant rework, set it aside and finish the rest. Don't let one problem clip slow down your whole batch

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI Edit Workflow" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/help/guides/creators/ai-edit-workflow">
    Deep dive into the full AI Edit workflow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Edit Styles" icon="palette" href="/help/guides/advanced/ai-edit-styles">
    Explore and choose the right style for your content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Camera and Teleprompter" icon="camera" href="/help/docs/project/camera">
    Record and use the teleprompter inside Captions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Co-editor" icon="message" href="/help/docs/timeline/co-editor">
    Chat to edit. Make quick changes without manual timeline editing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>