Use Cases

Common workflows and what VideoDB enables. For code details, see api-reference.md, capture.md, editor.md, and search.md.

Video Search & Highlights

Create Highlight Reels

Upload a long video (conference talk, lecture, meeting recording), search for key moments by topic ("product announcement", "Q&A session", "demo"), and automatically compile matching segments into a shareable highlight reel.

Build Searchable Video Libraries

Batch upload videos to a collection, index them for spoken word search, then query across the entire library. Find specific topics across hundreds of hours of content instantly.

Extract Specific Clips

Search for moments matching a query ("budget discussion", "action items") and extract each matching segment as an individual clip with its own stream URL.

Video Enhancement

Add Professional Polish

Take raw footage and enhance it with:

• Auto-generated subtitles from speech
• Custom thumbnails at specific timestamps
• Background music overlays
• Intro/outro sequences with generated images

AI-Enhanced Content

Combine existing video with generative AI:

• Generate text summaries from transcript
• Create background music matching video duration
• Generate title cards and overlay images
• Mix all elements into a polished final output

Real-Time Capture (Desktop/Meeting)

Screen + Audio Recording with AI

Capture screen, microphone, and system audio simultaneously. Get real-time:

• Live transcription - Speech to text as it happens
• Audio summaries - Periodic AI-generated summaries of discussions
• Visual indexing - AI descriptions of screen activity

Meeting Capture with Summarization

Record meetings with live transcription of all participants. Get periodic summaries with key discussion points, decisions, and action items delivered in real-time.

Screen Activity Tracking

Track what's happening on screen with AI-generated descriptions:

• "User is browsing a spreadsheet in Google Sheets"
• "User switched to a code editor with a Python file"
• "Video call with screen sharing enabled"

Post-Session Processing

After capture ends, the recording is exported as a permanent video. Then:

• Generate searchable transcript
• Search for specific topics within the recording
• Extract clips of important moments
• Share via stream URL or player link

Live Stream Intelligence (RTSP/RTMP)

Connect External Streams

Ingest live video from RTSP/RTMP sources (security cameras, encoders, broadcasts). Process and index content in real-time.

Real-Time Event Detection

Define events to detect in live streams:

• "Person entering restricted area"
• "Traffic violation at intersection"
• "Product visible on shelf"

Get alerts via WebSocket or webhook when events occur.

Live Stream Search

Search across recorded live stream content. Find specific moments and generate clips from hours of continuous footage.

Content Moderation & Safety

Automated Content Review

Index video scenes with AI and search for problematic content. Flag videos containing violence, inappropriate content, or policy violations.

Profanity Detection

Detect and locate profanity in audio. Optionally overlay beep sounds at detected timestamps.

Platform Integration

Social Media Formatting

Reframe videos for different platforms:

• Vertical (9:16) for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
• Square (1:1) for Instagram feed
• Landscape (16:9) for YouTube

Transcode for Delivery

Change resolution, bitrate, or quality for different delivery targets. Output optimized streams for web, mobile, or broadcast.

Generate Shareable Links

Every operation produces playable stream URLs. Embed in web players, share directly, or integrate with existing platforms.

Workflow Summary