Opus.pro to Shorts: My Fast Workflow

Here’s the exact process I use to turn long videos into TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts with Opus.pro—including settings, hooks, and batching.

1) Prep your source

• Choose video ≥ 5–10 minutes with clear segments and clean audio.
• Upload captions or enable auto-captions for better hook detection.

2) Key Opus.pro settings

• Template: Minimal, big captions, bold keywords.
• Length: 22–32s (sweet spot for retention).
• Ratio: 9:16, safe margins ON for platform text overlays.
• Auto cuts: Start with 6–10; promote the top 2–3.

3) Hook formulas that work

• “You’re doing X wrong—here’s the 10-sec fix.”
• “Steal this Y system (I use it daily).”
• “If you’re audience, stop scrolling—try this.”

4) Batch, label, and test

• Batch 20, publish 1–2 daily. Track CTR and 3-sec hold.
• Repurpose winners with new hooks and first frames.

Also useful: My creator stack · Shorts Generator