# AI-Powered Video Editing Automation: How I Cut 20 Hours of Editing Down to 2 **⏱️ Time Estimate:** 45 minutes to set up your first automated workflow **📊 Difficulty Level:** Beginner-friendly (no coding required) **💰 Monthly Cost:** $0–$50 depending on tools chosen --- ## The Problem: I Was Drowning in Footage Six months ago,