AI Editor Uses 5 Psychology Hacks to Make Videos Go Viral
Five editing techniques I tested with Submagic
I posted the same clip two ways: raw from my phone and edited in Submagic. In the video, I explain that the edited version got 13 times more views. That is one example from my content, not a promise that these edits will multiply every video’s results.
The useful part is the workflow. I removed repeated takes, added captions, and used B-roll and music to make the message easier to follow. Here are the five techniques and how I applied them.
1. Make the message readable with captions
Upload your video, choose its language, and generate captions. I tested several preset styles, including MrBeast, Alex Hormozi, and Ali Abdaal-inspired looks. Choose one that fits your brand rather than adding every animation available.
Captions help someone follow along without sound. Review names, punctuation, and technical terms before exporting. Keep the text clear of the platform’s on-screen buttons and check it on a phone.
2. Cut repeated takes and pauses
In the Trim view, I used the controls for bad takes, silences, and filler words, then manually removed a section that did not help the point. The demonstration went from 1 minute 41 seconds to 1 minute 6 seconds: 35 seconds shorter.
That is the practical advantage of text-based editing: read the transcript, remove what is unnecessary, then play the result to catch abrupt joins. Do not cut pauses that the audience needs to understand an important point.
I also generated a hook title so the opening frame told viewers what the video was about. Rewrite the title if the automatic suggestion overpromises.
3. Add relevant B-roll and zooms
I clicked Magic Zooms, then set Magic B-roll to about 33% as a starting point. One example added a camera shot while I was talking about cameras. That supported the explanation instead of adding unrelated movement.
You do not need an eight-second timer or a fixed cut frequency. Watch for sections that drag, then use a visual change where it clarifies the point. Swap any stock footage that misses the context.
4. Use music and emojis with restraint
I tested audio cleanup, chose background music, and kept its volume below my voice. A cleaner voice track matters more than louder music. Preview the export on ordinary speakers as well as headphones.
Emojis and B-roll can support the tone of a moment, but they should not compete with the message. In my example, the visuals reflected excitement about trying a new tool.
5. Vary the presentation without overwhelming it
The combination of readable captions, shorter takes, occasional zooms, and relevant cutaways made the edited version feel more polished. I did not need to manually build each effect on a traditional timeline.
Treat novelty as an editing choice to test, not a guaranteed dopamine trick or a recipe for virality. A weak topic or unclear opening still needs work even if the effects look good.
What the before-and-after actually shows
The video compares the first 15 seconds of both versions. The edited clip gets farther through the script because the hesitations and repeated words are removed. I reported 13 times more views on that edited upload.
I did not provide an average-watch-time dataset in this demonstration. You should compare your own retention, completion rate, and audience response across several posts before deciding which edits are worth repeating.
Try the workflow on one short video
Try Submagic for free, upload a short talking-head clip, and test the caption and trimming tools first. Add B-roll and music only when they help.
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