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Editing Projects

What does “Edit Project” mean?​

Editing a project in ReelBot means reopening its configuration in the Video Studio so you can regenerate parts of the video.

It does not mean:

  • overwriting the original video
  • modifying a file in place
  • losing previous versions

Editing always results in a new project after regeneration.

Why editing is safe by design​

ReelBot treats every generated video as immutable.

This means:

  • existing projects are never changed silently
  • new generations always create new outputs
  • previous versions remain accessible

Editing is therefore a form of controlled iteration, not modification.

How to edit a project​

To edit a project:

  1. Go to Projects
  2. Locate the project you want to edit
  3. Click Edit
  4. The Video Studio opens with the project’s setup preloaded

From there, you can adjust steps or settings as needed.

What gets loaded when editing​

When a project is opened for editing, ReelBot restores:

  • video type
  • topic
  • script (if applicable)
  • voice selection
  • selected assets and music
  • video settings (duration, tone, captions, brand)

This allows you to pick up exactly where the video was configured.

Making changes​

You can safely:

  • regenerate the script
  • change the voice
  • swap assets
  • adjust tone or duration
  • apply a different template
  • modify brand presets

If a change impacts downstream steps:

  • ReelBot shows a warning
  • affected steps are listed
  • nothing is cleared without confirmation

Regeneration behavior​

When you regenerate after editing:

  • AI credits are consumed only for regenerated steps
  • video generation quota is consumed only on final generation
  • failures do not destroy the original project

The original project remains untouched throughout.

Creating a new version​

After editing and clicking Generate Video:

  • a new project is created
  • the edited version appears alongside the original
  • both projects can be previewed, downloaded, or published independently

ReelBot does not auto-archive or replace older versions.

Editing vs starting a new project​

Edit an existing project when:

  • the core idea is the same
  • only delivery or presentation needs adjustment
  • you want a variation of an existing video

Start a new project when:

  • the topic changes significantly
  • tone or duration changes completely
  • the video serves a different purpose

Both workflows are supported.

Editing and drafts​

When editing a project:

  • a new draft is created automatically
  • the draft is tied to the edit session
  • the original project remains unaffected

Once generation completes:

  • the edit draft is removed
  • the new project becomes permanent

Common mistakes to avoid​

  • assuming edits overwrite existing videos
  • deleting the original project before reviewing the new version
  • regenerating everything instead of one step
  • editing when reuse would be sufficient

Editing is powerful — but intentional use matters.

The CreatorOps perspective​

CreatorOps systems embrace versioning over replacement.

Editing projects allows you to:

  • iterate without fear
  • preserve history
  • compare variations
  • scale quality improvements over time

ReelBot treats every output as an asset — not a disposable result.

  • Projects Overview
  • Project Actions
  • Regeneration & Safe Iteration
  • Video Studio

Editing is how good ideas become great — without losing what already works.