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Edit Buddy

by Tiramisu·Workflow

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Why we like it

Edit Buddy earns its place in the Adobe Exchange library for its transcript-driven approach to editing: it reads an interview transcript and turns an AI prompt into timeline edits. Worth noting that version 1.0.7 is an alpha build aimed at Adobe Premiere Pro Developer, and it needs both an OpenAI API and the Edit Buddy Executor extension to run.

What is Edit Buddy?

Edit Buddy is an AI assistant for Premiere Pro that reads an interview transcript, generated from a captions file, and suggests edits based on a prompt you provide, such as finding the most emotive moments. The plugin requires an OpenAI API to function.

Once you're happy with the suggestions, you can execute Edit Buddy and the timeline is automatically edited to match the suggested dialogue, using the Edit Buddy Executor extension. Installing Edit Buddy Executor is needed to make full use of the plugin.

Edit Buddy is compatible with Premiere Pro 25.0 and later. Version 1.0.7 is an alpha build designed only for Adobe Premiere Pro Developer. It is listed as free here; check the developer's page at editbuddy.ai for setup details and current licensing.

Who is Edit Buddy best for?

Edit Buddy is best for editors working with interview footage in Premiere Pro who want AI-suggested edits drawn from a transcript.

How much does Edit Buddy cost?

Edit Buddy is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Reads an interview transcript generated from a captions file
  • Uses AI to suggest edits for a given prompt, such as finding the most emotive moments
  • Automatically edits the timeline to match the suggested dialogue
  • Works with the Edit Buddy Executor extension to carry out the edits
  • Requires an OpenAI API to function

Tags

#AI editing#transcript#interview editing#dialogue#Premiere Pro#timeline automation#editing assistant

Frequently asked questions

Does Edit Buddy work with Premiere Pro 25.0?

Edit Buddy is compatible with Premiere Pro 25.0 and later. Version 1.0.7 is described as an alpha build designed only for Adobe Premiere Pro Developer, so it targets that development version of the host application. To get everything working, you also need to install the Edit Buddy Executor extension, which carries out the timeline edits. For setup steps and the latest requirements, follow the tutorial on the developer's page at editbuddy.ai.

Does Edit Buddy need an OpenAI API?

Edit Buddy requires an OpenAI API to function, so you'll need that in place before the plugin can suggest edits. It works by reading your interview transcript, generated from a captions file, and uses AI to suggest edits for a prompt you provide, such as finding the most emotive moments. The developer's page at editbuddy.ai includes a tutorial with more information on getting the API connected and set up.

Do I need the Edit Buddy Executor extension?

Edit Buddy relies on the Edit Buddy Executor extension to make full use of the plugin. After Edit Buddy suggests edits and you're happy with them, executing the plugin automatically edits the timeline to match the suggested dialogue through the Executor extension. The changelog for version 1.0.7 notes that installing Edit Buddy Executor is required, so it's worth setting up alongside the main plugin. See editbuddy.ai for installation guidance.

Is Edit Buddy free?

Edit Buddy is listed as free in this catalog. Keep in mind it requires an OpenAI API to function, which is separate from the plugin itself, so check what that involves on your side. For current licensing terms and any details on the OpenAI API requirement, refer to the developer's page at editbuddy.ai. The plugin is currently at version 1.0.7, an alpha build designed for Adobe Premiere Pro Developer.

Is Edit Buddy a stable release?

Edit Buddy version 1.0.7 is described as an alpha build designed only for Adobe Premiere Pro Developer. That means it targets the developer version of Premiere Pro rather than a standard stable release. To make full use of it, you'll also need the Edit Buddy Executor extension installed. For the most current status and setup instructions, follow the tutorial on the developer's page at editbuddy.ai.

Alternatives to Edit Buddy

Also in Workflow for Premiere Pro.

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