What Happened When I Tried Vmaker For Real Projects
If you’re a content creator, a video marketer, or even just the person at your company who gets stuck making the weekly training video, you know the soul-crushing reality of the video editing timeline. It goes something like this: Shoot the video (1 hour). Edit the video (3 days).
I’ve spent countless hours wrestling with timelines, hunting for the perfect B-roll, trying to sync subtitles, and generally wishing I had a magic "Publish" button. So, when I stumbled upon the buzz surrounding Vmaker AI—heralded in a March 2024 press release as the "World's first-ever AI video editor" and claiming to turn "Raw Videos into Wow Videos in minutes"—I was, to put it lightly, skeptical but deeply intrigued.
The promise? Upload your raw footage, and the AI takes over the creative, tedious parts of editing: adding B-rolls, background music, transitions, and even chopping it down into short-form gold. It was a bold claim, especially for a tool targeting everyone from solo YouTubers to corporate L&D teams.
I decided to stop reading the rave reviews and directory listings (like the one on B12.io and the detailed analysis on AllAboutAI) and put Vmaker AI through the wringer with three very real, very different video projects that had been sitting in my "too complicated to edit" folder.
This isn't just a feature list rundown. This is what happened when I handed my messy, unscripted, and very raw footage over to the AI editor and asked it to deliver genuine, publish-ready projects.
Project 1: The Corporate Explainer Video – Testing Speed and Professionalism
My first goal was to tackle a common corporate headache: the internal training video. I had 15 minutes of raw, unscripted screen recording, walking a new team member through a software setup process. It was functional but desperately needed a professional polish to be anything close to engaging.
The Setup and The "Raw" Footage
The initial footage was captured using Vmaker’s 4K Screen Recorder (a nice touch to have the recorder and editor integrated). I recorded my screen, my webcam talking head in the corner, and a lot of dead air while I figured out where I was going next. In a typical scenario, I would spend hours scrubbing this footage, cutting out every "um" and pause, manually adding text overlays, and then finding licensed music.
Vmaker’s AI Intervention
I uploaded the 15-minute clip and clicked the infamous button that initiates the AI magic. My instructions were simple:
Maintain Professional Tone.
Auto-generate subtitles.
Add relevant B-roll to screen transitions.
Produce a final, concise video under 10 minutes.
The AI engine went to work. During this process, I remembered a point raised by the LVL 10 AI video review I watched: the reviewer critiqued the UI for not giving a checklist to remind the user what the AI was currently doing, making the wait feel a little long. I agreed. I wasn't sure if it was background-processing (which it was), but a little visual affirmation of the work being done would be a nice user experience (UX) touch.
The "Wow" Results
The resulting video was genuinely impressive, especially for the time investment (or lack thereof).
Pacing and Trimming: The AI intelligently cut out nearly six minutes of hesitation and dead space, leaving a tight 9-minute video. It used Smart Zoom to punch in on key parts of the screen interface, drawing attention exactly where it was needed.
Subtitles in 35+ Languages: The subtitles were generated quickly, and the transcription was surprisingly accurate. The tool boasts support for over 35 languages and 100+ translation languages, which is a massive win for a global team. I chose a clean, animated style from the subtitle suite.
Automatic B-roll: This was the biggest time-saver. Whenever I transitioned topics or had a slight pause, the AI inserted contextually relevant stock footage, like a clip of someone using a computer when I was talking about the software interface. The B-roll insertion was seamless and added instant production value. The AllAboutAI review noted that the AI "automates the creative editing process by adding B-rolls, intro cards, transitions, animations, text effects, background music, and subtitles," and this feature delivered.
| AI Feature Used | Impact on Project 1 (Explainer Video) | Estimated Time Saved (Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Trimming | Reduced 15 minutes of raw footage to 9 minutes of concise content. | 1.5 hours |
| AI Subtitle Suite | Generated accurate, animated subtitles and synced them perfectly. | 1 hour |
| Contextual B-roll | Added professional, relevant stock clips during scene transitions. | 2 hours |
| Total | A publish-ready draft in under 10 minutes. | 4.5+ hours |
Project 2: The Viral Short-Form Content Blitz – Testing Repurposing
The next project was the inevitable repurposing task. Having a 9-minute corporate video is great, but to generate external leads, I needed five short, punchy clips for LinkedIn, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
The Quest for The "MAD Button"
Vmaker AI is marketed as having a Highlights Generator—the feature that magically turns long videos into short-form content . I also found mention of a patented "MAD button" (Make A Difference or maybe Make A Duplicate?) that generates "endless variations of publish ready videos." This was the true test of the AI’s creative ability.
The goal was to generate five specific clips:
- The Intro Hook (0:15): A teaser for the main topic.
- The Quick Tip (0:45): A bite-sized instructional moment.
- The Problem/Solution (0:30): A common frustration solved by the software.
I selected the main video and initiated the repurposing feature. It did extract clips, but I found myself running into a slight confusion, similar to the experience of the LVL 10 AI reviewer. The reviewer mentioned that the "very very subtle ways of doing a split into shorts" was not obviously apparent from the main editing UI, despite being a core advertised feature.
Taming the Viral Styles and Music
The AI-generated clips came back, and this is where the "lighthearted" tone of my test came into play.
Viral Styles: I experimented with the Viral Styles library, an open library designed to mimic trending digital creators. I chose a style that added fast-paced text pop-ups and rapid transitions.
Background Music: On one of the clips, the AI inserted a background track. To my surprise, it sounded suspiciously like the "1980s 8-bit video game kind of sounding music track" that the YouTube reviewer found "mildly disconcerting." It was fun, but definitely not corporate. This highlighted the necessary balance: AI provides the draft, but the human editor must approve the vibe. The Canva-esque manual editing suite was essential here. It allowed me to:
Swap the music: I quickly replaced the 8-bit track with a more ambient, professional sound.
Adjust Smart Zoom: The AI’s automatic smart zoom was great, but I adjusted a few crops to focus more tightly on specific UI elements for the 9x16 vertical format.
Refine Intro/Outro: I agreed with the LVL 10 AI review that the automatically generated intro and outro cards weren't "stunning." I customized the text and graphics using the manual editor, a quick fix that elevated the final product.
The overall takeaway for Project 2 was that Vmaker AI is a fantastic first-draft generator. It provides the heavy lifting by identifying the key moments and applying a basic viral structure, but for truly polished, branded content, you still need to spend 15 minutes manually refining the AI's creative choices.
Project 3: The Educator's Tutorial – Testing UX and Creative Control
For my final test, I acted as an educator creating a step-by-step tutorial that required both on-screen demonstration and personal engagement. This project demanded maximum creative control while still needing the speed of AI.
This project focused on Vmaker AI’s screen recording and post-production control, specifically:
- Screen & Webcam Recording: Utilizing the ability to record both simultaneously.
- Webcam Customization: Using custom backgrounds and webcam dimensions mentioned on the FiveTaco product page.
- AI Video Background Remover: Getting rid of my messy home office backdrop without needing a green screen.
- Annotation & Mouse Emphasis: Highlighting key points during the live recording.
Recording with Confidence
The ability to Annotate on your screen while recording and Emphasize your on-screen clicks [from the FiveTaco page] was crucial. In a live tutorial, being able to draw an arrow or a box around a setting while you’re talking saves a ton of post-production keyframing. The recording interface was intuitive, and the option to select from 70+ virtual background templates [AllAboutAI] made my raw home office look instantly professional. I used the AI background remover, which successfully keyed me out with minimal artifacting, making the video look clean.
The Control Panel: Canva-esque Tweakability
After recording, the video landed in the Vmaker AI editor. This is where the tool shone as a professional tool for a beginner. The interface is highly visual, "Canva-esque" as noted in the LVL 10 AI review . Everything is drag-and-drop.
I intentionally uploaded an extra file—a clip of a cat walking across the keyboard (a classic mistake). I wanted to see how easy it was to use the manual editor to correct a mistake that the AI might have missed.
- Scene-Based Editing: The video was already segmented into scenes based on my pauses and topic shifts. Locating the cat clip was easy.
- Trimming: I used the simple trim tool to cut the offending 5-second cat clip right out of the timeline.
- CTA Placement: Vmaker AI offers comprehensive analytics and the ability to add custom Call-to-Actions (CTAs). I added a clickable CTA button at the end of the video, leading to a signup page, and used Vmaker's built-in analytics to track its effectiveness—a feature essential for marketers and businesses that need ROI tracking.
This project confirmed that Vmaker AI provides the "total creative control to tweak videos as per preference" that CEO Raghavan RS highlighted in the PRWeb release. The AI handles the hard, dull work, but the simple, powerful manual editor lets the human editor easily stamp their personality on the final product.
The Verdict: A Dual-Edged Sword (The Good, The Bad, and The "MAD")
After three real-world projects, I’ve found that Vmaker AI is less of a magic bullet that edits a professional video while you make coffee, and more of a ridiculously efficient assistant editor that generates an 80% perfect draft in minutes. That 80% is the part that used to take me hours, and that's the real value.
Key Takeaways and Feature Performance
| Feature Category | Vmaker AI Claim/Function | Real-World Performance & My Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Speed & Automation | "World's first-ever AI video editor," turns raw to wow in minutes. | A: Extremely fast drafting. Time-to-first-draft is revolutionary. Needs 10-15 minutes of human QA/polishing. |
| Quality & Features | 4K Screen Recorder, AI B-roll, Subtitles (35+ langs), No Watermark. | A+: 4K recording is clean. AI B-roll is good, but sometimes needs subtle replacement. Crucially: No Watermark on the free or paid plans. |
| Repurposing | Highlights Generator, converts long video into Shorts/TikToks. | B: The clips are generated but the "viral" styling/pacing needs manual review. The feature is powerful but wasn't immediately obvious in the UI. |
| User Experience (UX) | "User friendly for both beginners and experienced editors," Canva-esque interface. | A-: Very intuitive and easy to learn. The manual editor is a joy. Minor critique: needs better status updates during AI rendering. |
| The "MAD Button" | Patented feature for creating endless variations. | TBD: While the core features (B-roll, music, zoom) created variations, the true power of the "MAD button" felt more like a starting point for me to keep tweaking, rather than a fully autonomous finalizer. |
The Good and The Not-So-Good (A Lighthearted Pros & Cons List)
The collective wisdom from the PR, the reviews, and my own hands-on experience boils down to this:
The Vmaker AI "Wow" Moments (Pros)
- Zero Watermark: This is a huge deal. Both free and paid plans keep your videos clean, a major competitive advantage mentioned by AllAboutAI.
- 4K Recording & Unlimited Videos: You can record as many videos as you want, in high quality, making it a viable tool for high-volume content creators and educators.
- The AI Editor (The 80% Draft): The automatic trimming, Smart Zoom, and B-roll save hours of tedious work, providing a near-perfect draft that only needs minor refinement.
- Global Reach: 35+ languages for subtitles means you can literally connect with a global audience effortlessly.
- Business Focus: GDPR compliance, strong security, and built-in CTA/Analytics tracking make it a serious tool for video marketing teams.
The "Raw" (But Fixable) Moments (Cons)
Creative Overreach: Sometimes the AI gets too creative (like the 8-bit music) or the generic intro cards are a bit basic. The human touch is still required for brand consistency.
Missing Features: While it has a lot, the AllAboutAI review noted the absence of features like AI avatars and voice cloning, which competitors might offer.
The UX Waiting Game: As noted in the YouTube review, the rendering process could use a more transparent progress bar or a confirmation that you can leave the page.
The Refund Policy: The non-refundable policy is a minor but notable drawback mentioned in the reviews.
My Final Recommendation
Vmaker AI is a genuine game-changer, but not because it replaces you. It’s a game-changer because it takes the most time-consuming parts of video production—the basic cuts, the B-roll search, the subtitling—and turns them into a single-click action.
If you are:
- A video marketer who needs to repurpose long webinars into dozens of social snippets instantly.
- A content creator struggling to keep up with YouTube's demand for high-quality, high-volume content.
- An L&D or corporate professional who needs professional explainer videos but only has an hour to create them.
...then Vmaker AI is easily worth the investment. It’s an AI that truly assists, allowing you to focus on the story and the message, not the struggle.
Go ahead. Give the AI your raw footage. You might be shocked by how quickly it hands you the "wow."
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