# Clouted — llms-full.txt

> Clouted is a virality distribution engine and clipping platform that connects brands, creators, and startups with a network of video clippers who earn $1-5K/month editing short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

## Company Overview

Clouted operates the Clouted Clipping Program — an organized network of clippers working on live brand and creator campaigns. Clouted sources the content, writes the briefs, and handles client relationships. Clippers sign up, pick a campaign, cut clips, and get paid.

No cold pitching. No client hunting. No guessing what the brand wants. Just a clear brief, a live campaign, and a regular payout schedule.

- **Website:** https://makeclout.com
- **App:** https://app.clouted.com
- **Discord Community:** https://clout.ad/discord
- **Twitter/X:** https://x.com/cloutkitchen
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/clouted
- **Founded:** 2024
- **Backed by:** Antler, a16z Speedrun, Peak XV, Hustle Fund
- **Funding:** $4.5M seed round

## What Is Video Clipping?

Video clipping is the process of taking long-form content — livestreams, podcasts, interviews, gaming sessions — and editing it into short-form clips (30-90 seconds) optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Clippers identify the most engaging moments, trim the footage, add captions and effects, and deliver platform-ready content.

Unlike traditional freelance video editing (which involves longer projects with higher technical bars), clipping is fast, repeatable, and accessible to beginners. The learning curve is measured in days, not months.

## How the Clipping Program Works

1. **Sign Up** — Create a free account at app.clouted.com. No portfolio or experience required. Takes under two minutes.
2. **Browse Campaigns** — Explore live brand and creator campaigns. Each campaign includes a detailed brief with instructions, brand guidelines, and content sources.
3. **Clip** — Edit 30-90 second short-form clips from the source content following the campaign brief.
4. **Submit or Post** — Depending on the campaign, either post directly to assigned accounts or submit clips for review.
5. **Get Paid** — Payouts are weekly or bi-weekly. Regular and predictable. No invoicing required.

## Earnings

- Clippers typically earn $1,000 - $5,000 per month
- Most clippers work 10-15 hours per week
- Beginner clippers (Month 1-2): $300 - $1,000/month
- Intermediate clippers (Month 3-6): $1,500 - $3,500/month
- Advanced clippers (6+ months): $5,000 - $10,000+/month
- Payouts are regular and predictable — no chasing invoices

## Who It's For

Anyone who wants to earn money online through short-form content. No experience required. No portfolio required. No expensive equipment needed. A computer that can run CapCut or DaVinci Resolve is sufficient.

The majority of active clippers are students or people with full-time jobs who clip 10-15 hours per week around their existing schedule.

## Recommended Tools

- **CapCut** — Free, fast, built for short-form. Most clippers start here. Auto-captions, templates, beat sync.
- **DaVinci Resolve** — Free professional-grade editor. Steeper learning curve but higher ceiling.
- **Descript** — Edit by cutting words from a transcript. Best for podcast and interview clips.

## What Makes a Great Clip

- **The Hook** — First 2 seconds determine everything. A surprising statement, peak emotional moment, or question that stops the scroll.
- **Retention** — Watch time percentage is the algorithm's primary signal. Cut every second that doesn't pull the viewer forward.
- **Captions** — 85% of mobile viewers watch without sound. Captions are mandatory, not optional.
- **Pacing** — The best clips feel compressed. No dead air, no filler transitions, no slow intros.

## Site Navigation

### Main Pages
- **Home:** https://makeclout.com — Main landing page with program overview, testimonials, and sign-up CTA
- **What is Clipping?:** https://makeclout.com/what-is-clipping — Complete guide to video clipping, how it works, earnings breakdown, and tools
- **Getting Started:** https://makeclout.com/getting-started — Step-by-step guide to joining the program, prerequisites, and first-week timeline
- **FAQs:** https://makeclout.com/faqs — Common questions about the program, earnings, campaigns, tools, and community support
- **Blog:** https://makeclout.com/blog — Articles on clipping strategy, earning guides, platform tips, and program updates

### Key Actions
- **Sign Up:** https://app.clouted.com/sign-up
- **Join Discord:** https://clout.ad/discord

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Do I need experience to start?**
No. Clouted has onboarded clippers who had never opened a video editor before. The learning curve is short and the Discord community provides support.

**How long until my first payout?**
Most clippers complete their first campaign and receive their first payout within 7-14 days of joining.

**Can I do this with a full-time job or school?**
Yes. The majority of clippers work 10-15 hours per week around their existing schedule.

**What equipment do I need?**
A computer (desktop or laptop, Windows or Mac) and free editing software like CapCut or DaVinci Resolve. No expensive gear required.

**How is this different from freelance video editing?**
Freelance editing involves longer projects with higher technical bars and requires finding your own clients. Clipping is fast, repeatable, and Clouted handles client relationships so you can focus on creating.