Technique
Duration Math: Sizing Clips for Real Edit Rhythms
Most AI video clips are too long. A durations-per-beat rubric from cinematic editing that cuts generation cost.
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Most AI video clips are too long. A durations-per-beat rubric from cinematic editing that cuts generation cost.
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