# Unified Agentic Video Editing Across Levels of Complexity and Creativity

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.12769 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2609.12769/

## Key facts

- No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 24 of its 44 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 11 Sep 2026.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

Editing is a core component of video production, requiring creative planning and decisions under multiple constraints. Here, we report methods for agentic tooling for automated video editing across three tasks varying in editorial goal, complexity and creativity, namely scene previews, video summaries and cinematic trailers. We evaluate the outputs and discuss implications for automation and agency.