⚡ The Data Governor

Pipeline Overview

Pipeline Flow

1 · Topic Engine
2 · Script Workshop
3 · Voiceover Studio
4 · Visual Production
5 · CapCut Auto
6 · TikTok Publisher
7 · Feedback Loop

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7-Day Content Calendar

Stage 1 — Topic Engine

Generate and manage TikTok video topics for data governance content.

Topic Categories

Data Quality Metadata Management Data Lineage Data Catalog Governance Frameworks Data Privacy/GDPR Master Data Management Data Mesh Data Contracts Data Products

AI Topic Generator

Topic Backlog Queue

Stage 2 — Script Workshop

Craft TikTok scripts with proven hook formulas.

Hook Formula Library

🔥
Myth-Bust
Everyone says [X] about data governance — they're completely wrong
📊
Stat Hook
84% of data initiatives fail because of this one governance mistake
Question Hook
What's the actual difference between a data owner and a data steward?
😱
Problem Hook
Your data is siloed and nobody knows who owns it. Here's how to fix it in 3 steps.
📖
Story Hook
I audited a Fortune 500 company's data. What I found was terrifying.

Script Generator

CTA Library

Follow for daily data governance tips Drop your biggest data challenge in the comments 👇 Visit thedatagovernor.com for the full breakdown Save this if you're building a governance program

Stage 3 — Voiceover Studio

Voice configuration, pacing, and subtitle generation.

ElevenLabsRecommended
Voice: Adam or Rachel
Stability: 0.75
Similarity Boost: 0.85
Style Exaggeration: 0.3
Speaker Boost: Yes
Output: MP3 44.1kHz 192kbps
Play.htAlternative
Voice: Ethan or Olivia
Speed: 0.95
Temperature: 0.8
Output: WAV 44.1kHz

ElevenLabs API Code

from elevenlabs import VoiceSettings, generate, save

def generate_voiceover(script_text: str, output_path: str = "voiceover.mp3"):
    api_key = "YOUR_ELEVENLABS_API_KEY"
    voice_id = "pNInz6obpgDQGcFmaJgB"  # Adam voice

    audio = generate(
        api_key=api_key,
        text=script_text,
        voice=voice_id,
        model="eleven_turbo_v2",
        voice_settings=VoiceSettings(
            stability=0.75,
            similarity_boost=0.85,
            style=0.3,
            use_speaker_boost=True,
        ),
    )
    save(audio, output_path)
    print(f"✅ Voiceover saved to {output_path}")
    return output_path

Pacing Calculator

SRT Subtitle Generator Code

import whisper

def generate_srt(audio_path: str, output_srt: str = "subtitles.srt"):
    model = whisper.load_model("base")
    result = model.transcribe(audio_path, task="transcribe")
    with open(output_srt, "w") as f:
        for i, segment in enumerate(result["segments"], 1):
            start = format_time(segment["start"])
            end = format_time(segment["end"])
            f.write(f"{i}\n{start} --> {end}\n{segment['text'].strip()}\n\n")
    print(f"✅ Subtitles saved to {output_srt}")
    return output_srt

def format_time(seconds):
    h = int(seconds // 3600)
    m = int((seconds % 3600) // 60)
    s = int(seconds % 60)
    ms = int((seconds % 1) * 1000)
    return f"{h:02d}:{m:02d}:{s:02d},{ms:03d}"

Stage 4 — Visual Production

B-roll sourcing, brand kit, and visual storyboarding.

B-Roll Source Library

SourceFree/PaidBest Search TermsNotes
PexelsFreedata, analytics, business, technology, charts, databaseBest free option
PixabayFreegovernance, compliance, data management, officeGood variety
VidevoFree/Paidcorporate, fintech, data center, server roomHigh quality
StoryblocksPaidenterprise, C-suite, boardroom, risk managementBest for B2B feel
Envato ElementsPaiddata visualization, infographic, chartsPremium

Brand Visual Kit

Color Palette
Font Stack
Poppins Bold (headlines) · Inter Regular (body) · Courier New (code)
Text Overlay Templates
Lower Third
Name + Title bar at bottom
Definition Box
Term + Definition card
Stat Callout
Big number + context

Visual Storyboard

Panel 1 · Hook Visual (0-3s)
Panel 2 · Problem Visual (3-10s)
Panel 3 · Point 1 (10-25s)
Panel 4 · Point 2 (25-45s)
Panel 5 · Point 3 (45-60s)
Panel 6 · CTA Visual (60-90s)

Stage 5 — CapCut Automation

Automated video assembly using CapCut API.

Setup Instructions

Cloned at C:\Users\clint\VectCutAPI (repo renamed CapCutAPI → VectCutAPI)
Dependencies installed in venv-capcut · config.json created (port 9001, capcut_legacy profile)
1. Start server: cd C:\Users\clint\VectCutAPI && venv-capcut\Scripts\python.exe capcut_server.py (port 9001; 404 on / is normal)
2. Ensure CapCut Desktop (v8.3) is running on this machine
📁 CapCut drafts folder: C:\Users\clint\AppData\Local\CapCut\User Data\Projects\com.lveditor.draft

Main Automation Script

import requests, os
from pathlib import Path

CAPCUT_API = "http://localhost:9001"
DRAFTS_DIR = r"C:\Users\clint\AppData\Local\CapCut\User Data\Projects\com.lveditor.draft"

def assemble_dg_video(topic_title, voiceover_path, broll_clips, srt_path, key_term=None, key_stat=None):
    print(f"🎬 Creating draft: {topic_title}")
    res = requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/create_draft", json={"name": topic_title})
    draft_id = res.json()["draft_id"]

    timestamp = 0
    for clip in broll_clips:
        requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_video", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "video_path": clip["path"], "start_time": timestamp, "duration": clip["duration"], "transition": "fade"})
        timestamp += clip["duration"]

    requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_audio", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "audio_path": voiceover_path, "volume": 1.0, "track_index": 1})

    bg = "./assets/bg_music_corporate.mp3"
    if os.path.exists(bg):
        requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_audio", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "audio_path": bg, "volume": 0.12, "track_index": 2})

    requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_subtitle", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "subtitle_path": srt_path, "language": "en-US", "font_size": 38, "bold": True, "position": {"x": 0.5, "y": 0.82}})

    if key_term:
        requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_text", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "text": f"📌 {key_term}", "start_time": 10.0, "duration": 5.0, "font_size": 44, "bold": True, "color": "#00d4ff", "position": {"x": 0.5, "y": 0.12}})
    if key_stat:
        requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_text", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "text": key_stat, "start_time": 5.0, "duration": 4.0, "font_size": 64, "bold": True, "color": "#f0a828", "position": {"x": 0.5, "y": 0.25}})

    requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/add_image", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "image_path": "./assets/brand_watermark.png", "start_time": 0, "duration": timestamp, "position": {"x": 0.88, "y": 0.06}, "scale": 0.15, "opacity": 0.7})

    output_path = str(Path(DRAFTS_DIR) / topic_title.replace(" ", "_"))
    requests.post(f"{CAPCUT_API}/save_draft", json={"draft_id": draft_id, "draft_folder": output_path})
    print(f"✅ Draft saved: {output_path}")
    return draft_id

CapCut Config JSON

{
  "brand": {
    "watermark_path": "./assets/brand_watermark.png",
    "bg_music_path": "./assets/bg_music_corporate.mp3",
    "bg_music_volume": 0.12,
    "subtitle_font_size": 38,
    "accent_color": "#00d4ff",
    "stat_color": "#f0a828"
  },
  "video": {"aspect_ratio": "9:16", "resolution": "1080x1920", "fps": 30, "format": "mp4"},
  "capcut_server": {"host": "localhost", "port": 9001, "drafts_dir": "C:\\Users\\clint\\AppData\\Local\\CapCut\\User Data\\Projects\\com.lveditor.draft"}
}

Stage 6 — TikTok Publisher

API credentials, posting, and hashtag management.

🔑 API Credentials Configuration

Step 1 — Copy from developers.tiktok.com

Flow: [TikTok Dev Portal] [Your .env File] [Used In Script]
What to Copy.env VariableUsed For
Client Key (app dashboard)TIKTOK_CLIENT_KEYtoken refresh, OAuth
Client Secret (app dashboard)TIKTOK_CLIENT_SECRETtoken refresh, OAuth
Access Token (OAuth flow)TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKENevery video post
Refresh Token (OAuth flow)TIKTOK_REFRESH_TOKENdaily auto-renewal
💡 Access & Refresh Tokens are NOT on the dashboard — generate them by running the OAuth flow in Step 2.

Step 2 — One-Time OAuth Flow

# run_oauth.py — run ONCE to get tokens
from http.server import HTTPServer, BaseHTTPRequestHandler
from urllib.parse import urlencode, urlparse, parse_qs
import webbrowser, requests

CLIENT_KEY = "PASTE_YOUR_CLIENT_KEY_HERE"
CLIENT_SECRET = "PASTE_YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE"
REDIRECT_URI = "http://localhost:8080/callback"
SCOPE = "video.publish"

class OAuthHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler):
    def do_GET(self):
        qs = parse_qs(urlparse(self.path).query)
        code = qs.get("code", [None])[0]
        if code:
            res = requests.post("https://open.tiktokapis.com/v2/oauth/token/", data={
                "client_key": CLIENT_KEY, "client_secret": CLIENT_SECRET,
                "code": code, "grant_type": "authorization_code",
                "redirect_uri": REDIRECT_URI})
            tokens = res.json()
            print("\n✅ Add these to your .env:\n")
            print(f"TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN={tokens['access_token']}")
            print(f"TIKTOK_REFRESH_TOKEN={tokens['refresh_token']}")
            with open(".env.tokens", "w") as f:
                f.write(f"TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN={tokens['access_token']}\n")
                f.write(f"TIKTOK_REFRESH_TOKEN={tokens['refresh_token']}\n")
        self.send_response(200); self.end_headers()
        self.wfile.write(b"Done! Check your terminal."); raise SystemExit

auth_url = "https://www.tiktok.com/v2/auth/authorize/?" + urlencode({
    "client_key": CLIENT_KEY, "scope": SCOPE,
    "response_type": "code", "redirect_uri": REDIRECT_URI,
    "state": "dg-pipeline"})
webbrowser.open(auth_url)
HTTPServer(("localhost", 8080), OAuthHandler).handle_request()
1. Paste Client Key + Secret into the script
2. Run: python run_oauth.py
3. Browser opens → login → authorize
4. Copy tokens to .env
5. Run only once (pipeline auto-refreshes daily)

Step 3 — .env File

# .env — pipeline root folder. Add to .gitignore!
TIKTOK_CLIENT_KEY=your_client_key_here
TIKTOK_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret_here
TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN=generated_by_run_oauth.py
TIKTOK_REFRESH_TOKEN=generated_by_run_oauth.py
ELEVENLABS_API_KEY=your_elevenlabs_key_here
PEXELS_API_KEY=your_pexels_key_here
Quick Test
# quick_test.py
from dotenv import load_dotenv; import requests, os; load_dotenv()
token = os.getenv("TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN")
res = requests.get("https://open.tiktokapis.com/v2/user/info/",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {token}"},
    params={"fields": "display_name,follower_count"})
data = res.json()
if "data" in data:
    print(f"✅ Connected as: {data['data']['user']['display_name']}")
else:
    print(f"❌ Auth failed: {data}")

API Setup Checklist

TikTok Posting Script

import requests, os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
load_dotenv()

TIKTOK_BASE = "https://open.tiktokapis.com/v2"
DG_HASHTAGS = ["#datagovernance","#datamanagement","#dataquality",
    "#dataengineer","#dataanalyst","#MDM","#datalineage",
    "#tecktok","#learnontiktok","#datagovernor"]

def post_video(video_url: str, topic_title: str) -> str:
    token = os.getenv("TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN")
    caption = f"{topic_title} | thedatagovernor.com\n\n" + " ".join(DG_HASHTAGS[:8])
    res = requests.post(
        f"{TIKTOK_BASE}/post/publish/video/init/",
        headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {token}",
                 "Content-Type": "application/json"},
        json={"post_info": {
                "title": caption[:2200],
                "privacy_level": "PUBLIC_TO_EVERYONE",
                "disable_duet": False, "disable_comment": False,
                "disable_stitch": False,
                "video_cover_timestamp_ms": 2000},
              "source_info": {
                "source": "PULL_FROM_URL",
                "video_url": video_url}},
    )
    data = res.json()
    if res.status_code == 200:
        print(f"✅ Posted! publish_id: {data['data']['publish_id']}")
        return data["data"]["publish_id"]
    raise Exception(f"❌ Failed: {data}")

Hashtag Manager

Optimal Posting Times

DayBest Time 1Best Time 2
Mon7:00 AM EDT9:00 PM EDT
Tue9:00 AM EDT8:00 PM EDT
Wed7:00 AM EDT11:00 AM EDT
Thu12:00 PM EDT7:00 PM EDT
Fri5:00 AM EDT1:00 PM EDT
Sat11:00 AM EDT7:00 PM EDT
Sun7:00 AM EDT4:00 PM EDT
Recommended: 7:00 AM EDT daily for B2B audience

Stage 7 — Feedback Loop

Performance tracking, analytics, and content optimization.

Performance Thresholds

Analytics Fetch Code

import requests, os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
load_dotenv()

def fetch_video_metrics(publish_ids: list) -> list:
    token = os.getenv("TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN")
    headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {token}"}
    results = []
    for pid in publish_ids:
        res = requests.get(
            f"https://open.tiktokapis.com/v2/video/query/",
            headers=headers,
            params={"fields": "id,title,view_count,like_count,comment_count,share_count,average_time_watched",
                    "filters": {"video_ids": [pid]}})
        v = res.json()["data"]["videos"][0]
        avg_watch_pct = round((v["average_time_watched"] / 75) * 100, 1)
        perf = ("🔥 Viral" if v["view_count"]>=10000
                else "✅ Good" if v["view_count"]>=2000
                else "⚠️ Low" if v["view_count"]>=500
                else "❌ Poor")
        results.append({
            "publish_id": pid, "title": v["title"][:60],
            "views": v["view_count"], "likes": v["like_count"],
            "avg_watch_pct": avg_watch_pct, "performance": perf})
    return results

Weekly Review

Feedback Automation Rules

IF views ≥ 10K → auto-add follow-up topic with [SERIES] tag
IF avg_watch < 30% → flag script for hook rewrite in Stage 2
IF comments > 50 → extract themes and add to Topic Engine
IF shares > 100 → convert to long-form post for thedatagovernor.com
WEEKLYremove bottom 20% performers from topic backlog

Daily Scheduler

Automated pipeline timeline and orchestration.

Daily Timeline

Master Orchestrator Script

import schedule, time

def daily_pipeline():
    print("🚀 Starting Daily Data Governor Pipeline...")
    topic = run_topic_engine()
    script = run_script_workshop(topic)
    audio = run_voiceover(script["text"],
        f"./output/audio/{topic['slug']}.mp3")
    broll = run_visual_sourcing(topic["keywords"])
    draft = run_capcut_assembly(
        topic_title=topic["title"],
        voiceover_path=audio["path"],
        broll_clips=broll["clips"],
        srt_path=audio["srt_path"],
        key_term=topic.get("key_term"),
        key_stat=topic.get("key_stat"))
    print(f"⏸️  HUMAN REVIEW: Open CapCut, review draft, export to ./output/videos/")
    video_path = wait_for_export(
        f"./output/videos/{topic['slug']}.mp4")
    publish_id = run_tiktok_publish(video_path, topic["title"])
    run_analytics_fetch()
    run_feedback_loop()
    print("✅ Pipeline complete!")

schedule.every().day.at("06:00").do(daily_pipeline)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    print("⏰ Scheduler active. Runs at 06:00 AM daily.")
    while True:
        schedule.run_pending()
        time.sleep(60)