Katana Video Editing
Rather than inventing a clip from a text prompt, Katana Video Editing follows a reference's shot order, timing, and cuts inside Claude
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Katana Video Editing

Katana Video Editing turns one reference clip plus your own photos into a fresh edit — same shots, pacing, and cuts — right inside Claude.

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How Katana Video Editing Copies Structure, Not Guesswork

Feed it a finished clip and as many as five photos, and Katana Video Editing reconstructs the entire sequence — shot order, rhythm, and cut points — via the Higgsfield MCP connector inside Claude.

  • A Real Clip Provides the Blueprint
    Whether you supply your own footage or pick a library preset, the shot sequence, each shot's length, and the cut points on the beat are locked in before a single frame is generated.
  • Five Photos Decide Who and What Shows Up
    Drop in images of your talent, merchandise, or outfits and they are slotted into the reference's shots; optional notes let you call out must-keep moments like the closing product frame.
  • Runs on Higgsfield MCP Inside Claude
    No second app or login: this is a Higgsfield skill powered by Higgsfield models, drawing on the account and credits you already hold, with finished files landing in the chat and in Higgsfield Assets.

Getting Started With Katana Video Editing

Pick a source clip, load your photos, then refine the result with plain messages — all without leaving the same Claude conversation.

What You Get With Katana Video Editing

A categorized preset library, several ways to launch it, and a visible price tag before every run — here is what ships with Katana Video Editing inside Claude.

Presets Sorted by Category and Origin

Filter ready-made templates on the Katana page or in Claude by type — Personalized edits, Style transfer, Motion transfer — and by who made them, Higgsfield or the Community.

Start It Your Way, Land in One Chat

Fill in the three-field form and hit Send & Generate, or jump straight to the same conversation with /katana, /katana/<preset-name>, or simply by asking in plain words — no command required.

See the Credit Price Before You Commit

Runs are paid from your current Higgsfield plan — no separate MCP invoice, no markup — and the precise price is surfaced in Claude before anything is generated.

The Output Inherits the Source Format

Our trial produced an MP4 matching the source's length, aspect ratio, and frame rate without manual setup, delivered in a chat card with preview and download and stored in Assets.

Each Revision Builds on the Last

Want the same edit for a different person or item? Send one more message; fixes are applied to the existing cut instead of starting over from scratch.

Works Alongside Genjutsu and Other MCP Tools

Same connector, same library, same credit pool — a Genjutsu clip can serve as your source and the finished edit can be pushed further, all without exiting Claude.

FAQ

Katana Video Editing: Common Questions

Answers on the reference-based workflow, the Higgsfield connector setup, and how credits get charged.

1

What do I need to get started with Katana Video Editing?

Just two things: the clip you want mirrored — your own footage or a library preset — and up to five images of the people, products, or garments that should appear. Notes on what to keep or alter are entirely optional.

2

Is an API key or a second subscription required?

No — an active Higgsfield subscription is all it takes. Add a custom connector in Claude under Settings → Connectors pointing to https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcp, then sign in and authorize with your Higgsfield login.

3

Can a TikTok or Instagram link serve as the reference?

No — the tool cannot extract a clip from a social profile page, so a handle link will not work. Download the actual file and upload it through the Higgsfield panel inside the chat, or supply a link that points directly at the video file.

4

Does Katana Video Editing cost anything beyond my plan?

There is no surcharge for using it in Claude. Each render draws from your plan's credit balance, the price appears on a card before you confirm, and follow-ups that spawn new renders add to the total. Tiers and allowances differ by region.

5

Can a single shot be fixed after the video is made?

Yes. Any follow-up message acts on the cut that already exists — swap an image, redo one shot, adjust a detail. Our trial re-rendered only the affected shots; fresh renders may consume additional credits and moderation can reject some outputs.

6

Can I share my own preset with the library?

You can, straight from the Katana page: upload a 3–30 second motion clip, up to 40 images, and a prompt that @-mentions each one. Published presets go live immediately and may be taken down after reports.

Create Your First Edit With Katana Video Editing

Connect Higgsfield inside Claude, open the Katana page or type /katana, and mirror any reference clip using your own cast or products — paid for with the credits already on your plan.