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Turn One Brand Video into 20 Short-Form Ad Clips

Use Opus Clip and HeyGen to repurpose a single long-form brand video into a library of short-form clips, then localize them into multiple languages for international campaigns.

1.5 hours5 steps
Opus ClipHeyGenCanva Magic Studio

Workflow steps

1

Upload your source video to Opus Clip

Opus Clip

Upload your brand video, product demo, or webinar recording to Opus Clip. Set your target platform (TikTok, Reels, or Shorts) and let the AI analyze the full video for high-engagement moments.

2

Review and select AI-scored clips

Opus Clip

Opus Clip will generate 10-20 clip candidates, each with a virality score. Select the top 5-8 clips with scores above 80. The AI auto-adds captions and reframes for vertical format.

3

Add branded overlays in Canva Magic Studio

Canva Magic Studio

Import your clips into Canva. Use the brand kit to add consistent lower-thirds, logo placement, and CTA overlays. Use Magic Resize to ensure correct dimensions for each platform.

4

Localize into multiple languages with HeyGen

HeyGen

Upload your finished clips to HeyGen's Video Translate feature. Select your target languages and let HeyGen dub the audio and re-sync lip movements for each locale.

5

Export and schedule across platforms

Export all localized clips and schedule them as paid social ads and organic posts. Track performance by language and clip type to identify your best-performing content.

Tools in this workflow

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Canva Magic Studio

Free plan + Pro from $15/mo (annual)

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HG

HeyGen

Free tier + from $29/mo

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OC

Opus Clip

Free plan + from $15/mo

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Tags

TikTok AdsReelsYouTube ShortsVideo RepurposingLocalization