I work with a wide variety of video sources — everything from wearable glasses cameras and compact security cams to larger video devices used for capturing meetings and live shows. As a result, I often end up with video files in many different formats and resolutions.
Unfortunately, not all of these files play nicely together. Some formats are incompatible with each other, while others won’t even import properly into Adobe Premiere Pro. Many of these clips might not seem important at first glance, but they can contain crucial content that needs to be cut, reviewed, or archived in full.
That’s why I started building this repository of Python scripts — to automate repetitive and essential video editing tasks. It’s not about making perfectly edited films, but about helping me:
- ✅ Convert files to a common format (like AVI to MP4)
- ✅ Concatenate multiple clips into one continuous video
- ✅ Prepare files for review or editing without manual intervention
- ✅ Run batch operations and content analysis across hundreds of files
Why Python?
Python offers amazing flexibility and simplicity when it comes to scripting. Using libraries like MoviePy and tools like FFmpeg, I can create workflows that handle large volumes of raw footage efficiently.
Example Use Case
Let’s say I capture video from three different cameras during a presentation. One outputs AVI, another MP4, and the third uses a proprietary format that needs conversion. My scripts can:
- Convert all videos to MP4
- Trim or process them if needed
- Merge everything into one clean output file
No dragging and dropping. No manual re-encoding. No inconsistent audio issues. Just run the scripts, and let Python do the heavy lifting.
Getting Started
You can find all scripts and setup instructions on the project’s GitHub repository.
What’s Next?
I plan to expand this toolkit with features like:
- Smart content detection (to auto-cut long silent segments)
- Automated tagging and timestamping
- Frame extraction and object recognition
If you’re working with multi-source footage or just tired of repetitive video prep — feel free to fork, adapt, and contribute to the scripts. Let’s make video editing faster, smarter, and a little less painful.
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