How It Works

Your first pass through 35mmAI

This guide helps you go from blank page to working tool stack fast, with a process that feels closer to real production than random app hunting.

Short on time: finish steps 1-3 now, then run the checklist after your first session.

Step 1

Start from your actual shoot reality

From Home, pick the budget path that matches your production, then choose your role so recommendations feel like a real crew workflow.

Step 2

Move stage by stage, not app by app

Use Workflow Builder to go pre to post in order. Open details for each tool to see when it helps, how to set it up, and what prompt to start with.

Step 3

Build a lean kit you can actually run

Save only a small shortlist (3-5 tools). Keep what fits your edit pace, budget, and quality bar; cut the rest.

Step 4

Test in context, then lock your stack

Compare two options per stage on real footage or scenes. Keep the one that saves time without hurting story, sound, or image quality.

Quick QA while you test

Role and budget filters surface tools that make sense for the job
Search behaves predictably (for example, typing opus finds OpusClip)
Tool details include clear setup steps and usable prompt starter
Add to Kit and remove from Kit work cleanly without accidental duplicates
Links open correctly from the list, tool modal, and My Kit
Mobile layout stays readable and tappable on smaller screens

Field note for better results

Run a simple A/B at each stage: two tools, same task, same footage. Keep the faster one only if quality still holds up, then refresh your kit each week.