Skills arch-video-cut

arch-video-cut

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/openclaw/skills

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/openclaw/skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/baushua/arch-video-cut" ~/.claude/skills/clawdbot-skills-arch-video-cut && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: skills/baushua/arch-video-cut/SKILL.md

source content

arch-video-cut

Automatic Architecture Video Editing Workflow with Self-Learning Preferences

Description

Automatically complete the full architecture video editing workflow: multi-video merging, speech-to-text subtitles, background music mixing, and dual output (landscape + portrait). Built-in self-learning system remembers your editing preferences.

Core Features:

🎬 Auto merge multiple videos + duration compression
🎙️ Speech transcription or custom subtitles
🎵 Smart background music generation + mixing
📱 Dual output: landscape (16:9) + portrait (3:4)
🧠 Self-evolving preference system

Usage

Quick Start

cd ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/arch-video-cut
python3 scripts/full_workflow.py

Prerequisites

Install dependencies:

brew install ffmpeg-full  # Required for libass subtitle support
pip3 install faster-whisper  # Optional: for speech transcription

Prepare materials:

Audio file:
```
~/Desktop/新录音 XX.m4a
```
(narration voiceover)
Video folder:
```
data/m1/
```
(architecture video clips to merge)

Configure preferences (optional):

python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py set

Commands

Command	Description
`python3 scripts/full_workflow.py`	Execute full editing workflow
`python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py show`	View current preferences
`python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py set`	Interactive preference editor
`python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py reset`	Reset to defaults

Configuration

Preferences

Edit

config/user_preferences.json

or run

manage_preferences.py set

{
  "video": {
    "target_duration": 20.0,      // Target duration in seconds
    "vertical_format": "3:4",     // Portrait aspect ratio
    "vertical_resolution": "1080x1440"
  },
  "subtitles": {
    "horizontal_font_size": 14,   // Landscape font size (px)
    "vertical_font_size": 10,     // Portrait font size (px)
    "font_name": "STHeiti",       // Font family
    "auto_wrap": true,            // Auto word wrap
    "margin_v": 30                // Bottom margin (px)
  },
  "audio": {
    "background_music_volume": 0.15,  // BGM volume (0-1)
    "fade_in_duration": 2,            // Fade-in duration (sec)
    "fade_out_duration": 2            // Fade-out duration (sec)
  }
}

Custom Subtitles

Edit the

subtitles_text

array in

transcribe_audio()

function:

subtitles_text = [
    "These six renovation projects were transformed from abandoned schools",
    "Historic buildings, red brick houses, tile-roof homes, single-story factories, and rural self-built houses",
    "Through minimalist design approaches and low-cost renovation strategies",
    "Giving old buildings new life",
    "While balancing contemporary aesthetics and market demands",
]

Output

Output location:

data/

folder

File	Description
`edited_video_final_with_subtitles.mp4`	Landscape version (16:9)
`edited_video_final_with_subtitles_3x4.mp4`	Portrait version (3:4)

Example output:

✅ All done!
📁 Output: data/edited_video_final_with_subtitles.mp4
📊 Size: 16.0MB
🎬 Duration: 20.04 seconds

Workflow

1. Merge videos → Compress to target duration
2. Generate subtitles → Allocate timeline based on audio duration
3. Generate BGM → Piano chords + fade in/out
4. Mix audio → Voiceover + background music
5. Burn subtitles → Landscape + Portrait versions

Total processing time: ~2-3 minutes (depends on video count and duration)

Self-Learning

Built-in preference learning system automatically records your editing habits:

📝 Saves configuration after each edit
📊 Keeps last 20 adjustment records
🔄 Auto-applies preferences on next run
🎛️ Modify anytime via
```
manage_preferences.py
```

View learning history:

python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py show

Examples

Example 1: Quick Edit

# Place 5 video clips in data/m1/
# Place voiceover audio at ~/Desktop/新录音 74.m4a
cd ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/arch-video-cut
python3 scripts/full_workflow.py

Example 2: Adjust Font Size

# Interactive modification
python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py set
# Input: horizontal font size 18px

# Re-edit with new font automatically applied
python3 scripts/full_workflow.py

Example 3: Create 30-Second Version

# Modify preference
python3 scripts/manage_preferences.py set
# Input: target duration 30 seconds

# Edit
python3 scripts/full_workflow.py

Troubleshooting

❌ ffmpeg-full not found

brew install ffmpeg-full  # Required for libass subtitle support

❌ Subtitles not showing

Check if

ffmpeg-full

is installed (system ffmpeg doesn't support libass)

❌ Transcription failed

pip3 install faster-whisper
# Or skip transcription and edit subtitle text directly in script

❌ Wrong video aspect ratio

Modify

vertical_format

config/user_preferences.json

Files

arch-video-cut/
├── SKILL.md                    # This file
├── SELF_LEARNING_GUIDE.md      # Self-learning detailed guide
├── README.md                   # Quick start guide
├── config/
│   └── user_preferences.json   # User preferences
├── scripts/
│   ├── full_workflow.py        # Main editing script
│   ├── preference_learner.py   # Preference learner
│   └── manage_preferences.py   # Preference manager
└── data/
    ├── m1/                     # Input video folder
    ├── temp_edit/              # Temporary files
    └── *.mp4                   # Output videos

Version

v1.0.0 - 2026-03-18

✅ Multi-video merge + duration compression
✅ Custom subtitle text
✅ Background music generation + mixing
✅ Landscape + Portrait dual output
✅ Self-evolving preference system

Author

WildUrban Architect - Linwangming

Website: http://www.ual-studio.com/

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