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 using librosa-based beat detection - mapping beats, 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 try this workflow?

Free demo available - full AI pipeline, all presets. Your first PMV is 5 minutes away.

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