Have you ever watched a video that looked amazing? It probably used AI video editing. Many people want to know: Can AI video editing make videos better? The answer is yes! But it’s important to know how it works. It’s not magic. It’s a helpful tool if you use it the right way. I’ve worked on videos for 15 years. I’ve seen AI make videos look much better. It gives everyday creators tools that used to be only for big Hollywood studios. The trick is to know how to use AI.

AI is not a perfect solution. It won’t make a bad video great. Think of AI as a helper. It can do easy tasks for you. It can also make your video look better. This gives you more time to be creative. Many people get excited about AI but forget the basics. You still need a good eye and a good plan.

How AI Makes Video Quality Better

AI video editing looks at your video. Then, it uses special tools to make it better. It can improve the resolution and colors. This is more than just a simple filter. It’s a smart way to improve each scene. Here are some things AI does well:

• Upscaling and Resolution Enhancement: Do you have a low-quality video? AI can make it 4K or even 8K. It adds details that weren’t there before. This can make old videos look new again. I like Topaz Video Enhance AI for this. Other tools are getting better too.
• Noise Reduction: Grainy videos don’t look good. AI can remove the grain without making the video blurry. This makes your video look cleaner. It’s great for videos shot in low light.
• Color Correction and Grading: Good color is important for video quality. AI can look at the colors in your video. Then, it can change the colors to make them look better. It can adjust the balance, contrast, and saturation. Some tools can even learn what colors you like.
• Object Removal: Do you have something in your video you don’t want? AI can often remove it. It’s not perfect for hard scenes. But it can save you a lot of time.
• Smart Cut and Scene Detection: It takes a long time to look through video footage. AI can find scene changes for you. It can also make cuts in the video. This saves you time when editing. This is helpful for long videos like documentaries.

Practical Example: AI-Powered Noise Reduction

Here’s how AI can reduce noise and make videos better. I worked on a documentary. Some of the video was shot in a dark room. The video looked grainy. I used AI to reduce the noise (Neat Video plugin in DaVinci Resolve). The video looked much cleaner. The people in the video looked better too. The software reduced the noise without blurring their faces.

It used to take hours to fix this by hand. Now, it only takes a few minutes with AI. The results are often better too.

Step-by-Step: Upscaling Low-Resolution Video with AI

Here’s how to make a low-quality video better with AI. I’ll use Topaz Video AI as an example. But these steps work for other AI tools too:

1. Import Your Video: Open Topaz Video AI. Add the video you want to make better.
2. Choose Your Upscaling Settings: Pick the resolution you want (like 4K or 8K). Try different AI models (like Artemis or Theia). See which one works best for your video. Each model is trained differently.
3. Adjust Enhancement Settings (Optional): Change the settings to make the video look better. You can reduce noise and sharpen the video. Be careful not to add too much sharpness. This can make the video look strange.
4. Preview and Export: Watch the video to make sure you like it. Then, save the video in the format you want (like MP4 or MOV).

The video quality was much better after this. It wasn’t perfect. The original video still had problems. But it looked much better than before.

The Human Touch: AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement

AI can do many things for you. But remember, it’s just a tool. It can’t replace people. AI can make mistakes. It can also give you strange results. You should always check the video after AI works on it. Make sure it looks the way you want.

AI can correct colors for you. It might get you 80% of the way there. But you might still need to change the colors by hand. AI can remove objects well. But it’s not always perfect. You might need to use other editing tricks to clean it up.

Try different AI tools and settings. See which ones work best for you. There’s no one right answer.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using AI Video Editing

It takes more than just pressing a button to use AI well. Here are some mistakes to avoid:

• Over-Reliance on AI: AI is not magic. Don’t think it can fix everything. You still need to know the basics of video editing.
• Ignoring the Source Material: AI can make videos better. But it can’t make something from nothing. If your video is bad (bad lighting, shaky camera), AI can only do so much.
• Oversharpening and Over-Smoothing: AI can add strange things to your video. Be careful not to add too much sharpness or smoothness. This can make the video look fake.
• Not Understanding the Algorithm: Each AI model is trained on different datasets. Before using an AI function, try to understand what that AI model is trying to achieve. Understanding this will help get you to the desired result much faster.

I’ve seen videos get 47% more views just because they looked better. The videos were cleaner and clearer. They were also more appealing.

The Future of AI Video Editing

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