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Video editor for short-form content

Cinema8’s video editor gives creators, marketers, and teams the tools to produce short-form content quickly and professionally. Edit clips and add text, music, overlays, and transitions directly in your browser to create platform-ready videos that attract attention fast. The timeline editor helps you customise each version for various formats, while secure cloud storage keeps your projects organised and ready to publish to TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts.

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Cinema8’s video editor helps you create, refine, and optimise short-form videos for every platform. Designed for marketers, creators, and social teams, it combines intuitive editing with professional results. Trim, merge, or remix clips, add captions or effects, and tailor each version for vertical or landscape displays. Every project is processed automatically and stored securely in your Cinema8 library, making it simple to update, manage, publish, and track content.

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How to create short-form videos in Cinema8

Edit, customise, and optimise your short-form videos quickly with Cinema8’s professional browser-based tools.

Step 1

Upload your clips to Cinema8’s dashboard individually, in bulk, or via API. The platform automatically processes files for fast, browser-based editing.

Step 2

Trim, merge, and arrange clips using the intuitive timeline editor. Add captions, stickers, text overlays, or transitions to match your campaign or platform style.

Step 3

Export your finished video or store them securely in your Cinema8 library, then publish and track content with analytics.

Why use Cinema8 for short-form video editing?

Cinema8 simplifies the process of creating short-form videos by combining speed, precision, and creativity in one workspace. You can edit directly in your browser, tailor content for different social platforms, and add visual elements that reinforce your brand identity. Every video is securely stored in your Cinema8 library, making collaboration, version management, and publishing faster for teams and independent creators alike.

How Cinema8 enhances short-form video production

Edit directly in your browser with real-time previews

Edit videos with different aspect ratios for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts

Securely store and manage all campaign assets in one library

Create platform-ready social videos

Produce short-form videos optimised for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and even Discord. Trim clips, add captions or effects, and tailor videos with different aspect ratios to match platform requirements. Export high-quality files ready for immediate publishing and consistent brand storytelling.

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Repurpose long videos into highlights

Turn webinars, interview videos, or full-length marketing videos into short, shareable highlight clips. Cut and merge sections easily, add subtitles or visuals, and maintain quality while keeping messages concise and engaging.

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Collaborate on campaign content

Teams can upload, edit, and review short-form content collaboratively. Share files within your Cinema8 library, manage feedback, and finalise edits faster to ensure every campaign asset remains consistent, on-brand, and optimised for the best results.

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See why creators and teams should use Cinema8 to produce short-form videos that perform across every platform.

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

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Cinema8 streamlines short-form video creation by offering fast, browser-based editing with no need for downloads or installations. You can trim, merge, and enhance videos using an intuitive timeline, then export platform-ready versions instantly. This workflow helps creators, marketers, and teams meet deadlines and keep up with social media trends efficiently.
Cinema8 allows you to upload and edit videos in multiple aspect ratios and resolutions, making it easy to tailor each version for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or LinkedIn. You can also adjust text, overlays, and visuals to match platform guidelines and maintain brand consistency across all formats.
Teams can work together within Cinema8’s shared library to upload, edit, and review short-form content collaboratively. Each project maintains version history, enabling marketing teams and agencies to coordinate efficiently while keeping assets organised and secure in a single workspace.
Cinema8 makes repurposing your video content easy. You can cut sections from webinars, product demos, or event recordings and turn them into short clips for social media or campaigns. The editor ensures clean transitions and precise timing, so highlights feel complete and professionally produced.
All edited short-form videos are securely stored in your Cinema8 video library, and can be organised by project or campaign. You can access them anytime to edit further, export for new platforms, or collaborate with other team members. This centralised storage keeps your entire content archive accessible and protected.