Smart Automatic Editing
AI doesn't just find your waves - it edits them into shareable clips. Automatic trimming, framing, and formatting with zero manual work.
What It Does
Finding good waves is only half the battle. You still need to trim, frame, and format each clip for social media. That's where smart editing comes in.
Surf Buddy's smart editing handles:
- Automatic trim points - starts on the takeoff, ends after the ride
- Vertical reframing - keeps the action centered in 9:16 format
- Duration optimization - clips sized for platform algorithms
- Clean transitions - no awkward cuts or jumpy footage
From Hours to Minutes
Traditional editing workflow: import footage, scrub through to find waves, create clips, manually crop to vertical, adjust framing frame-by-frame, export in the right format.
Surf Buddy workflow: upload → download shorts. That's it.
Intelligent Framing
When converting horizontal footage to vertical, you lose 2/3 of the frame. Our AI tracks the surfer and keeps them centered throughout the clip - not just a static crop, but dynamic reframing that follows the action.
How It Works
Wave Detection Triggers Edit
Once AI identifies a good wave, the editing process begins automatically.
Smart Trim Points
AI determines the perfect start (takeoff) and end points (ride completion) for each clip.
Dynamic Vertical Framing
Horizontal footage is converted to 9:16 with intelligent tracking to keep the surfer centered.
Export-Ready Output
Final clips are encoded at optimal quality and format for social platforms.
Why This Matters
Perfect Trim Points
AI knows exactly where to start and end each clip. No awkward cuts or missing action.
Intelligent Framing
Action stays centered in vertical format. Dynamic tracking, not static crops.
Ready to Post
Clips export in the right format, resolution, and duration for social platforms.
Ready to Go Viral?
Transform your surf footage into viral shorts automatically. No editing skills required.
No credit card required
Instant Results
Get viral-ready shorts in minutes
Platform Ready
Optimized for TikTok, Reels & Shorts
AI-Powered
Smart wave detection & editing
Common Questions
Can I adjust the edit after AI is done?
The clips you download are final edits, but you can always import them into your preferred editor (CapCut, Premiere, etc.) for additional tweaks or effects.
What duration are the clips?
Clips are typically 10-30 seconds, optimized for social media attention spans. The exact length depends on the wave - longer rides make longer clips.
Does it add music or effects?
Clips come clean without music or effects. This lets you add trending sounds directly in TikTok/Instagram for better discoverability.
What about drone footage?
Drone footage works great! The AI handles both aerial perspectives and water-level footage, adjusting its framing approach accordingly.
Ready to experience Smart Editing?
Let AI edit your surf footage into viral-ready shorts automatically.
Open beta - No credit card required