diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 21d438a..30557f3 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -2,11 +2,13 @@ [![Actions Status](https://github.com/umaar/video-everyday/workflows/Node%20CI/badge.svg)](https://github.com/umaar/video-everyday/actions) -This project helps create a "1 second everyday"-style video using your __existing media__. If you've recorded lots of videos, taken lots of pictures, with your phone for example, can turn all of that into a condensed video. +This project helps create a "1 second everyday"-style video using your __existing media__. + +If you've recorded lots of videos, taken lots of pictures, with your phone for example, you can turn all of that into a condensed compilation video in an automated manner. ### To get started -1. Configure `media-folder` in `default.json` to point to a folder location where all your media is stored +1. Configure the relevant values in `default.json` 2. Run `npm install && npm run migrate-db-dev` 3. Run the following: @@ -18,9 +20,17 @@ npm start npm run gulp ``` -4. Then open up `localhost:3000` +4. Then open up `http://localhost:3000` + +The web interface allows you to (optionally) select which media to use in your final compilation videos. If you don't select anything, you can rely on the defaults. + +5. When you're happy with your selection, click `consolidate media` in the web app. + +6. You will then end up with a folder consisting of ~1 second videos: + +`0001.mp4 0002.mp4 0003.MOV` -You will then end up with a folder consisting of ~1 second videos: `0001.mp4 0002.mp4 0003.MOV 0004.MOV 0005.MOV 0006.MOV 0007.mp4 0008.mp4 0009.mp4 0010.MOV` and so on. You can then drag these into your video tool of choice, and join them all toegther. As an example, if using Screenflow: +...and so on. You can then drag these into your video tool of choice, and join them all toegther. As an example, if using Screenflow: 1. Drag all files (`0001.mp4, 0002.mp4` etc.) into screenflow 2. Select all clips