Scroll through TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube lately and it’s pretty clear… short-form video is running the show. It grabs attention, sparks engagement, and honestly, it’s just more fun to watch. It’s the content everyone’s consuming right now.
According to HubSpot’s latest marketing report, 21 % of marketers say short-form videos deliver the highest ROI. That beats blog posts, static images, even podcasts. So if you’re not creating short videos? There’s a good chance your message is getting drowned out.
Here’s the challenge: those 30 to 60-second clips might look effortless, but editing them takes serious time. And if you’re a physician or busy professional? Time isn’t something you have lying around.
That’s exactly why tools like OpusClip are making such a splash.
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The Fastest Way to Videos into Short, Shareable Content (Step-by-Step Guide)
OpusClip is an AI video editor that finds the best moments in your long-form content and turns them into bite-sized clips. It works on webinars, lectures, interviews—basically anything you’ve already recorded.
Instead of spending hours cutting and captioning, you get polished clips in minutes. Think of it like having a video editor who never sleeps and never needs revisions.
Here’s what the workflow looks like:
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Step 1: Upload Your Video
Head over to the Opus Clip website and sign up. It’s free to start, and new users get 90 minutes of AI editing time upfront, plus 60 minutes each month after that.
Upload your content directly from your device, YouTube, or Google Drive. It could be a:
- Conference presentation
- Podcast episode
- Virtual lecture or webinar
Not sure what to use? You probably have something sitting on your hard drive already.
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Step 2: Click “Get Clips in 1 Click”
Once your video is uploaded, click the button and let the AI take over.
The system scans your full video, detects speech, and uses engagement modeling to pull out moments that are most likely to stop someone mid-scroll. It chooses the lines that create curiosity, spark emotion, or deliver value quickly.
In just a few minutes, you’ll have a handful of short clips, each complete with:
- Auto-synced captions
- Framing adjustments
- Emojis and transitions
- A Virality Score™ that predicts how well it’ll perform
Step 3: Review and Make Quick Edits
You’ll see all your clips sorted by their Virality Score™ so you can decide which ones to prioritize. Want to tweak a few things before posting? Easy.
You can:
- Edit the captions
- Add your branding
- Trim the start or end
All the heavy lifting is already done. You’re just polishing at this point.
Step 4: Download and Post
Once you’re happy with your clips, export them or post straight to your platform if you’re on a paid plan. OpusClip formats them automatically for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts so you don’t have to mess with sizes or layouts.
A lot of users follow a simple flow:
- Upload one 30-minute video
- Get 8 to 10 high-quality clips
- Post 2 to 3 per week
Boom. That’s a full month of content from just one recording.
Step 5: Learn From the Results
Pay attention to your analytics. According to Sprout Social, short-form videos are considered up to 2.5 × more engaging than longer-form videos.
Keep an eye on what gets the most traction (comments, saves, shares) and use that insight to guide your next uploads. You can even use OpusClip’s AI Co-Pilot to improve future clips based on what your audience responds to.
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Why This Matters
Creating short-form video content isn’t just about marketing, or a “for the sake of posting” kind of thing. It’s one of the most powerful ways to reach people right now. Whether you’re educating, advocating, or building a brand, short videos help you show up, get noticed, and make a bigger impact.
As a physician, the barrier used to be time. Now? Tools like OpusClip make that excuse irrelevant.
A 30-minute video can turn into a month’s worth of content. That’s visibility, reach, and influence, all unlocked in under an hour.
So… what’s sitting on your recordings that could be turned into your next viral clip? Are you willing to give this AI a try? Tell us your thoughts!
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