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Facing an impossible deadline to edit ten videos, an editor found salvation in the form of AI. The editor, burdened with captioning, watermark removal, and audio cleanup, turned to an AI-powered video editing tool after feeling overwhelmed. A friend reportedly used ‘vmake’ or ‘veed,’ processing seven videos in a mere 20 minutes. Initially skeptical of AI’s capabilities, the editor was reportedly impressed by the software’s ability to accurately auto-generate captions, even amidst background noise. While some manual refinement was still required, the AI editor prevented a missed deadline, leaving the editor impressed by its problem-solving ability. The original account was shared on Reddit’s Artificial Intelligence forum, sparking discussion about the growing utility of AI tools in creative fields. The editor’s story highlights the transformative potential of AI in alleviating the burden of tedious tasks, enabling professionals to focus on higher-level creative decisions.