Making a PMV from your clip library - 5-minute workflow

⏱ Under 5 minutes

Steps

Import your clips

Drag your clip folder into Onset Engine. It accepts any video format - MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WebM. No need to pre-cut or organize. The AI handles clip selection and trimming. Onset Engine uses pointer-only ingest, so even massive libraries load instantly without copying files.

Pick your music

Drop in any audio file (MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG). The AI immediately analyzes the track with a neural beat + downbeat model (Beat This!) - mapping beats, bar starts, drops, verses, choruses, and energy curves. This takes about 10 seconds.

Choose a preset

Select a preset that matches your desired style. Sensual uses longer clips with smooth transitions. Aggressive fires rapid cuts on every beat. Standard is a balanced middle ground. There are 9 presets total including Hypnosis, Prestige, Trailer, AMV, Raw, and VHS.

Preview and adjust

Hit preview to see your PMV assembled in real-time. Use Curator tools to fine-tune: Swap clips between positions, Slip timing, Pin clips you want locked, or Re-Roll to randomize a section. Most people don't change much - the defaults are solid.

Export

Hit render. Core tier exports at 1080p/60fps, Studio tier goes up to 4K. A 4-minute PMV at 1080p renders in about 2-3 minutes on a modern machine with a decent GPU. Done.

Ready to run this workflow?

Every step above works in the free demo - making a pmv from your clip library start to finish, no credit card.

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