Gaming clip review checklist

Short answer

Before you schedule a clip, run this eight-point checklist. If you cannot answer yes to most items, skip or re-cut. RaidCut is built to make this review pass repeatable after OpusClip generation.

Checklist

  1. Hook: Does something interesting happen in the first 2 seconds?
  2. Payoff: Is the outcome visible without extra explanation?
  3. Clarity: Can a non-viewer follow game context from captions or UI?
  4. Facecam / reaction: Does on-camera or comms audio add value (not distract)?
  5. Title potential: Can you write one specific title, not a generic ‘insane clip’?
  6. Platform fit: Shorts vs TikTok vs Reels—any policy or aspect issues?
  7. Length: Is dead air trimmed? Under ~60s unless the moment needs more?
  8. Replay value: Would a fan of this game rewatch or share it?

Publish vs skip rule of thumb

Publish when hook + payoff are strong and you have a specific title. Skip when the moment needs ten seconds of setup chat, or when HUD/text is unreadable on mobile.

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Frequently asked questions

Should every box be yes?
Aim for most yeses. One weak area can be fixed in edit; multiple weak areas usually mean skip.
Can RaidCut enforce this checklist?
RaidCut structures review in an inbox with AI assist; you still make the final publish/skip call.
How many clips per session?
Quality over volume. Three strong posts beat ten mid clips that train the algorithm poorly.

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