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# DeafBlind Video Assistant 1.0.0
The DeafBlind Video Assistant is a powerful desktop application designed to make video content more accessible to DeafBlind individuals. This release marks our first stable version, offering a comprehensive suite of features for video processing and AI-powered content analysis.
## Key Features
### 1. Video Processing
- Seamlessly merge subtitle files (SRT, ASS) with videos
- Hardware-accelerated video processing using FFmpeg
- Optimized subtitle positioning and visibility
- Optional black bars for enhanced subtitle readability
- Real-time progress tracking during processing
### 2. AI-Powered Visual Description
- Advanced visual analysis using Google's Gemini AI
- Detailed scene descriptions focusing on:
* Visual setup and environment
* People present and their positioning
* Relevant visual context and background details
- Chronological narrative combining visual and subtitle content
- Customizable description prompts
### 3. User Experience
- Intuitive, accessible interface
- Clear task selection and workflow
- Real-time progress feedback
- Secure API key management
- Persistent settings storage
- Copy-to-clipboard functionality
- High-contrast visual design
## System Requirements
- macOS 10.13 or later
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) processor
- Internet connection for AI features
- Google AI Studio API key for visual description features
- Minimum 4GB RAM recommended
- 500MB free disk space
## Installation Instructions
1. Download the DMG file
2. Open the DMG file
3. Drag "DeafBlind Video Assistant" to your Applications folder
4. Launch from Applications folder
5. On first launch:
- Allow any required system permissions
- Visit Settings to configure your Gemini API key
- Test API key connection before use
## Getting Started
1. Obtain a Gemini API key from [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey)
2. Enter your API key in the Settings
3. Choose your task:
- "Generate Transcription" for AI-powered video descriptions
- "Merge Subtitles" for embedding subtitles into videos
4. Follow the on-screen instructions for file selection and processing
## Security & Privacy
- Application is signed with Apple Developer ID
- Local processing of video files
- Secure API key storage
- No data collection or tracking
## Support & Feedback
For issues, feature requests, or feedback, please create an issue in the repository.
## Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the DeafBlind community for their invaluable input in shaping this tool's development and ensuring its effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
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Build Date: January 28, 2025