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Short, practical guides to making vertical video with AI and keeping a channel fed.
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Three guides
How to Make a Short in 7 Steps (2026)
The seven steps from idea to posted short, most landing between 20 and 45 seconds.
How to Use AI to Create YouTube Shorts (2026)
Turn a topic into a posted YouTube Short with AI, and keep it in your own voice.
How to Use AI to Create Reels (2026)
Make Instagram and Facebook Reels from a topic, one cut to both feeds.
Key Takeaways
What to remember
- Shorts, Reels, and YouTube Shorts are the same vertical video, different feeds.
- AI can write, voice, cut, and caption; you review.
- Keep most cuts between 20 and 45 seconds.
FAQ
Questions people ask
- What is the difference between Shorts and Reels?
- Shorts are YouTube's vertical format; Reels are Instagram and Facebook's. It is the same 9:16 video, posted to a different feed with its own caption and cover.
- Do I need editing skills to make a short?
- No. AI can write the script, record the voice, cut the b-roll, and burn the captions. Your job is to review the finished cut before it posts.
- How long should a short be?
- Under a minute. Most strong shorts and reels run between 20 and 45 seconds.
Keep reading
How to Make a Short in 7 Steps (2026)
The seven steps from idea to posted short, most landing between 20 and 45 seconds.
How to Use AI to Create YouTube Shorts (2026)
Turn a topic into a posted YouTube Short with AI, and keep it in your own voice.
How to Use AI to Create Reels (2026)
Make Instagram and Facebook Reels from a topic, one cut to both feeds.
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