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Instagram introduces 'First Draft' automated video editing tool for Reels
The new iPhone feature automatically analyzes and trims longer video clips into editable highlights.
The short version
- Instagram announced 'First Draft', a new Reels-editing feature currently rolling out to its iPhone app.
- The tool analyzes video clips longer than a minute, removes pauses, and combines key highlights into an initial sequence for creators to edit.
- It is designed to serve as a starting point for video creation rather than a final product.
Key facts
- Instagram announced the launch of a new Reels-editing feature named First Draft on Tuesday.[The Verge]
- First Draft is rolling out initially to the Instagram app on iPhone.[The Verge]
- The feature automatically processes video clips over a minute long by cutting pauses and joining highlights into a foundational draft.[The Verge]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unstated when or if the feature will expand to Android devices.[The Verge]