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AI Video Generation & Editing Tools Expertise

Overview​

This skill provides comprehensive expertise across six leading AI video generation and editing platforms:

  1. Nano Banana (Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) - Ultra-fast AI image generation and editing
  2. Veo 3.1 (Google DeepMind) - State-of-the-art AI video generation with native audio
  3. Sora 2 Pro (OpenAI) - Advanced physics-aware video generation with cameos
  4. Higgsfield AI - Cinematic video platform with 50+ camera control presets
  5. HeyGen - AI avatar video generator with 175+ languages
  6. CapCut - All-in-one AI video editor and creative platform

Quick Reference Guide​

Tool Selection by Primary Need​

Image Generation/Editing: Nano Banana
Cinematic Video Generation: Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 Pro
Camera Control & Movement: Higgsfield AI
AI Avatars & Presenters: HeyGen
Video Editing & Assembly: CapCut

Tool Expertise Areas​

Nano Banana Expertise​

  • Ultra-fast image generation (<1 second)
  • Text-based image editing with natural language
  • Character consistency across generations
  • Creating reference images for video workflows
  • Best practices for prompting and editing

Veo 3.1 Expertise​

  • Three generation modes: Text-to-Video, Reference-to-Video, Frames-to-Video
  • Native audio generation (dialogue, sound effects, music)
  • Standard vs Fast model selection
  • Video extension for longer sequences
  • Integration with Google Flow and other platforms
  • Advanced features: Ingredients to Video, Object Insertion/Removal

Sora 2 Pro Expertise​

  • Physics-aware video generation
  • Cameos feature for personal avatar insertion
  • Storyboard for multi-scene narratives
  • Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video workflows
  • Handling realistic object permanence and failures
  • Understanding model variants and tiers

Higgsfield AI Expertise​

  • 50+ professional camera movement presets
  • SOUL Inpaint for pre-animation editing
  • WAN 2.5 integration (Veo3 alternative)
  • Iconic scenes recreation in various styles
  • Cinematic motion control and composition
  • Integration with Veo 3.1 and Sora 2

HeyGen Expertise​

  • Creating and using AI avatars (1,000+ stock, custom digital twins)
  • Avatar IV technology for maximum realism
  • Multilingual video generation (175+ languages with lip-sync)
  • Voice cloning and text-to-speech
  • Video translation capabilities
  • AI Editing Studio features and workflows

CapCut Expertise​

  • AI Video Maker for script-to-video generation
  • 100+ AI avatars and avatar cloning
  • Auto-captions in multiple languages with 100+ styles
  • AI voice generation and enhancement
  • Background removal and visual effects
  • Platform optimization (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Desktop, web, and mobile app capabilities

Workflow Guidance​

Complete Video Production Pipeline​

  1. Pre-production: Use Nano Banana for concept images and visual planning
  2. Production: Generate video sequences with Veo 3.1, Sora 2 Pro, or Higgsfield
  3. Post-production: Assemble and edit in CapCut with effects, captions, and music

Avatar-Based Content​

  1. Avatar Creation: HeyGen for creating and cloning avatars
  2. Video Generation: HeyGen script-to-video with avatar presenter
  3. Enhancement: CapCut for additional editing, effects, and captions

Social Media Content Factory​

  1. Quick Generation: CapCut AI Video Maker from script
  2. Custom Assets: Nano Banana for unique graphics
  3. Final Polish: CapCut trending effects and platform optimization

Cinematic Project Workflow​

  1. Image Assets: Nano Banana for consistent character/product images
  2. Camera Work: Higgsfield for professional camera movements
  3. Video Generation: Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 Pro for high-quality sequences
  4. Editing: CapCut for assembly, color grading, and final export

Common Workflows by Use Case​

Marketing & Advertising​

  • Product demos: Higgsfield (camera control) or Veo 3.1 (quality)
  • Social ads: CapCut (speed and templates)
  • Brand videos: HeyGen (consistent spokesperson) or Veo 3.1
  • Multilingual campaigns: HeyGen (175+ languages with lip-sync)

Content Creation​

  • Social media: CapCut (optimized for TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
  • YouTube: CapCut (editing) + HeyGen (host)
  • Podcasts: CapCut (waveforms, captions) + HeyGen (avatar)
  • Creative storytelling: Sora 2 Pro (physics, storyboard) or Higgsfield

Business & Corporate​

  • Training: HeyGen (consistent trainer avatar)
  • Sales presentations: HeyGen (professional avatars)
  • Internal comms: HeyGen (CEO updates) or CapCut
  • Product tutorials: CapCut (screen recording) + HeyGen (narrator)

Best Practices Across All Tools​

Prompting Best Practices​

  • Be specific: Include subject, action, style, camera work, audio
  • Use natural language: Especially for Nano Banana editing
  • Reference examples: When possible, describe visual references
  • Iterate: Refine prompts based on results
  • Understand model strengths: Play to each tool's capabilities

Quality Optimization​

  • Source material matters: High-quality inputs yield better outputs
  • Resolution planning: Know export requirements before starting
  • Audio consideration: Native audio generation vs. adding later
  • Consistency: Maintain visual style across multi-shot sequences
  • Platform specs: Format correctly for target platforms