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klop51 809e768cae Add Professional Video Editor with timeline controls and real-time preview 
- Implemented a standalone video editor for editing generated shorts.
- Integrated OpenCV for basic video playback and MoviePy for advanced editing features.
- Added functionalities including video trimming, speed control, volume adjustment, fade effects, and text overlays.
- Created a modern GUI using Tkinter with responsive design and a professional color scheme.
- Included detailed README documentation outlining features, usage, and installation requirements.
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Professional Video Editor

A standalone video editor with timeline controls and real-time preview, designed specifically for editing generated shorts.

Features

✅ Working Features (OpenCV Backend)

  • 🎬 Video Playback: Load and play video files with timeline controls
  • 📺 Real-time Preview: Professional video player with frame-by-frame seeking
  • ⏯️ Timeline Controls: Play, Pause, Stop buttons with synchronized video playback
  • 🕒 Time Display: Current time and total duration with precise seeking
  • 📊 Interactive Timeline: Click and drag to seek to specific time positions
  • 🎯 Frame-accurate Seeking: Navigate to exact frames using the timeline

🔧 Advanced Features (Requires MoviePy)

  • ✂️ Video Trimming: Cut videos to specific time ranges
  • ⚡ Speed Control: Adjust playback speed (0.25x to 3.0x)
  • 🔊 Volume Adjustment: Control audio levels (0x to 2.0x)
  • 🌅 Fade Effects: Add professional fade in/out transitions
  • 📝 Text Overlays: Add custom text with positioning
  • 💾 Video Export: Save edited videos in MP4 format

Usage

From Main Application

  1. Run python Main.py
  2. Click "✏️ Edit Generated Shorts" button
  3. Select a video from your shorts folder or browse for any video file

Standalone Mode

  1. Run python video_editor.py
  2. The editor will open directly

Installation Requirements

Basic Functionality (OpenCV)

pip install opencv-python pillow

Full Functionality (MoviePy)

pip install moviepy opencv-python pillow

How to Use

  1. Load Video: Click "📁 Select Video" to choose a video file
  2. Navigate: Use timeline controls (Play/Pause/Stop) or click on timeline to seek
  3. Edit (if MoviePy available):
    • Adjust trim start/end times and click "✂️ Apply Trim"
    • Change speed with slider and click "⚡ Apply Speed"
    • Adjust volume and click "🔊 Apply Volume"
    • Add text overlay and click "📝 Add Text"
    • Apply fade effects with "🌅 Add Fade In/Out"
  4. Export: Click "💾 Export Video" to save your changes

Timeline Controls

  • ▶️ Play: Start video playback and timeline animation
  • ⏸️ Pause: Pause both video and timeline
  • ⏹️ Stop: Stop and return to beginning
  • Timeline Click: Seek to specific time position
  • Time Display: Shows current time / total duration

Notes

  • The editor automatically detects available libraries and adjusts functionality
  • Without MoviePy, you get a professional video player with timeline controls
  • With MoviePy, you get full editing capabilities
  • All timeline controls are synchronized with actual video playback
  • The interface is responsive and works with different window sizes

File Support

Supports common video formats: MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, WEBM

Architecture

The editor is built with:

  • Tkinter: Modern GUI with professional styling
  • OpenCV: Video loading and frame display (always available)
  • MoviePy: Advanced video editing features (optional)
  • PIL: Image processing and display
  • Threading: Non-blocking video playback and timeline updates