💻 Installation

Thank you for choosing VidCrafter! This section will guide you through the installation process to get your software up and running smoothly. Please ensure that your system meets the following requirements before proceeding with the installation:

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
• RAM: 8 GB or higher
• Storage: 500 MB of available disk space
• Internet Connection: Required

Downloading VidCrafter

To download VidCrafter, please follow these steps:

1. Login or register at https://vidcrafter.org/register/ or https://vidcrafter.org/login/
2. Go to: https://vidcrafter.org/profile/
3. Scroll down to the download section and download the latest version
4. Click on the blue download button to initiate the download process

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🚀 Getting started

This section will guide you through the initial steps of using the software and familiarize you with its user interface.

Logging in to VidCrafter

1. Double-click the VidCrafter.exe to launch it
2. On the login screen, enter your registered username and password
3. Click the "Login" button to access the VidCrafter application

Exploring the User Interface

Once logged in, you will be greeted by the VidCrafter user interface. Let's take a brief tour of the main components:

1. Tabs: VidCrafter consists of three tabs located on the left-hand side of the screen: Dashboard, Video Generator, and Logs. Click on each tab to access its respective functionality.
2. Dashboard: The Dashboard tab provides information about your account, server time, and account status. You can also check system requirements and perform installations or repairs if necessary.
3. Video Generator: The Video Generator tab is where you can create and customize your videos. It offers various settings and options to tailor your video generation process.
4. Logs: The Logs tab displays real-time information about the current runtime and videos created. It also shows detailed logs that can be useful for troubleshooting.

Navigating the three tabs: Dashboard, Video Generator, Logs

To navigate between the different tabs in VidCrafter:

1. Click on the desired tab on the left-hand side
2. The corresponding content will be displayed in the main area of the screen
3. You can switch between tabs at any time to access different features and functionalities

Accessing Help and Support

If you encounter any difficulties or have questions while using VidCrafter, here are some resources available to assist you:

1. Documentation: Refer to this user guide for detailed information on VidCrafter's features, settings, and usage instructions.
2. FAQs: Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section in the documentation for answers to common queries. (in progress)
3. Support: If you need further assistance or have specific technical issues, please reach out to our support team at https://discord.gg/jVB2dRTwxn

Congratulations! You have successfully logged in to VidCrafter and familiarized yourself with the user interface. Now you're ready to dive into the powerful features and create amazing videos. Let's explore each tab in detail and unleash your creativity with VidCrafter!

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📊 Dashboard

The Dashboard tab provides you with essential information about your account and system status. Let's explore the different sections available:

Subscription

Your subscription level determines the features and capabilities available to you within VidCrafter. There are three subscription tiers:

1. Free
2. Standard
3. Pro

Allowed Sessions

The "Allowed Sessions" section indicates the number of instances of VidCrafter that can be run simultaneously. This value represents the maximum number of VidCrafter sessions you can have active at the same time.

Max Video Generations per Day

The "Max Video Generations per Day" section specifies the maximum number of videos you are allowed to generate per day.

Videos Generated Today

The "Videos Generated Today" section displays the total number of videos you have generated on the current day. It serves as a helpful metric to track your video production activity.

Server Time

The "Server Time" section shows the current time of the VidCrafter server.

Check ImageMagick Installation

The "Check ImageMagick Installation" button allows you to verify whether ImageMagick, a powerful image manipulation library, is installed on your system. ImageMagick is a requirement for certain features and functionalities in VidCrafter.

If ImageMagick is not detected or needs to be installed or repaired, you can click the button to initiate the installation or repair process. Please ensure that during the installation, you select the checkbox labeled "Install legacy utilities (e.g., convert)" to ensure all necessary components are installed correctly.

Check for YouTube Upload Installation

The "Check for YouTube Upload Installation" button checks if all the required components for uploading videos to YouTube are installed on your system. If any components are missing, VidCrafter will download them for you.

If you encounter any issues during the YouTube upload process or suspect that something is not working correctly, you can use the "Repair" button to troubleshoot and fix any problems.

Congratulations! You are now familiar with the various sections and functionalities available on the VidCrafter Dashboard. Make sure to utilize these features effectively to optimize your video creation workflow.

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🎥 Video Generator

The Video Generator tab is where the magic happens! This is where you can create and customize your videos using VidCrafter's powerful features and settings. Let's explore the key components of the Video Generator:

Pexels API Key

To access the vast collection of images and videos from Pexels, you need to provide your Pexels API key. If you have your API key, enter it in the "Your Pexels API key" input field within the Video Generator, if you do not have an Pexels API key you can follow these instructions:

1. Visit the Pexels website at https://www.pexels.com/.
2. Sign up for a free account or log in if you already have one.
3. After signing in, navigate to the API section by clicking on your profile icon and selecting "Image & Video API" from the dropdown menu. (or go to this link: https://www.pexels.com/api/)
4. On the API page, click on the "Your API key" button.
5. You may be asked to provide some additional information or agree to the terms of service.
6. Once the API key is generated, copy it to your clipboard.

Where to Get Text From

The "Where to Get Text From" dropdown menu allows you to choose the source of the text that will be included in your videos. You have two options:

1. My own .txt: If you select this option, you can upload a text file by clicking on the "Upload .txt File" button. The text in the file will be split on newlines, and each video generated will use the next line as the text content.
2. Quotable API: By selecting this option, VidCrafter will utilize the Quotable API to fetch random quotes or text snippets to be included in your videos.

Background Video Source

The "Background Video Source" dropdown menu allows you to specify the source of the background videos for your creations. You have three options:

1. Default - Keyword: nature: This option will use the default keyword "nature" to search the Pexels video API and fetch relevant background videos.
2. Manual Keyword: If you choose this option, an input field labeled "Keyword(s) separated by comma" will appear. Here, you can enter one or more keywords separated by commas. For each video generated, VidCrafter will randomly select one keyword and use it to search for suitable background videos.
3. OpenAI Generated based on Quote: Selecting this option will leverage OpenAI's capabilities to generate a keyword based on the result of the "Where to Get Text From" dropdown. VidCrafter will analyze the text and choose a single keyword generated by OpenAI for each video.

Select Music Folder

By clicking the "Select Music Folder" button, you can choose a folder that contains the music songs you want to use in your videos. VidCrafter will randomly select songs from this folder to add background music to your creations.

Add Intro Clip

The "Add Intro Clip" radio button allows you to choose whether or not to include an intro clip before the main video. If you select "Yes," two additional options will appear:

• Select Intro Clip(s) Folder: Clicking this button allows you to choose a folder containing intro clips. VidCrafter will randomly select an intro clip from this folder for each video.
• Select Intro Clip Text: This option enables you to select a text file that will provide the text content for the intro clip. Each line in the text file will be used as text in the intro clip, and subsequent videos will use the next line.

Enable TTS (Text to Speech)

The "Enable TTS" radio button enables you to add text-to-speech functionality to your videos. If you select "Yes," three additional options will appear:

• Select Language: Use the dropdown menu to select the desired language for the text-to-speech conversion.
• Select Accent: Choose the preferred accent for the generated speech from the dropdown menu.
• Test Voice: Click the "Test Voice" button to hear a sample voice based on the selected language and accent. This allows you to preview the voice before incorporating it into your videos.

Add Watermark

The "Add Watermark" radio button allows you to add a watermark to your videos. If you select "Yes," an additional option will appear:

• Watermark Text: Enter the text you want to use as the watermark in the "Watermark Text" input field. The specified text will be displayed on the top left corner of your videos.

Choose your method

Users can select between two options: "Only generate videos" or "Generate and upload videos (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)." If "Only generate videos" is selected, an input field appears to specify the number of videos to generate. If "Generate and upload videos (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)" is selected, several additional options are displayed:

• OpenAI video description: If "Yes" is selected, users need to provide their OpenAI API key in the "Your OpenAI API key" input field.
• Select platforms: Users can choose between Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Finally, you can specify the "Upload frequency (in minutes)" to determine the interval at which videos are generated and uploaded. This allows you to control the pace of video generation and uploading, such as every 1 minute or every 60 minutes, based on your preferences.

Spintax Support

The Video Generator supports Spintax for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram titles and descriptions. Simply enclose your desired variations within curly braces {} and separate them with a pipe |. The Video Generator will randomly select one option from each set of curly braces when generating the videos.

Example 1:

Input: 'I love {cats|dogs|birds}!'
Possible Outputs: 'I love cats!', 'I love dogs!', 'I love birds!'

Example 2:

Input: 'Check out my {awesome|amazing|fantastic} {video|clip}!'
Possible Outputs: 'Check out my awesome video!', 'Check out my amazing clip!', 'Check out my fantastic video!'

The Video Generator tab empowers you to customize various aspects of your videos, including text sources, background videos, music, intro clips, TTS functionality, and watermarks. By exploring and configuring these settings, you can create unique and engaging videos using VidCrafter.

Next, let's move on to the Logs tab, where you can monitor the progress and view important logs related to your video generation activities.

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📋 Logs

The Logs tab in VidCrafter provides you with real-time information and logs related to your video generation activities. Let's explore the key components of the Logs section:

Runtime and Videos Created

At the top of the Logs tab, you will find information about the current runtime of VidCrafter. This helps you keep track of the time elapsed since you started using the application.

Additionally, the Logs tab displays the number of videos created during the current session. This allows you to quickly gauge the productivity of your video generation process.

Text Logs

The Text Logs section presents the actual logs generated by VidCrafter during its operation. These logs contain valuable information that can assist you in troubleshooting and identifying any issues or errors that may have occurred during the video creation process.

The logs provide a detailed account of the steps taken by VidCrafter, including API calls, file operations, and other relevant activities. By reviewing these logs, you can gain insights into the inner workings of VidCrafter and diagnose any problems that may arise.

The Logs tab serves as a valuable resource for monitoring and troubleshooting your video generation activities. By keeping an eye on the runtime, the number of videos created, and reviewing the text logs, you can ensure a smooth and efficient workflow with VidCrafter.

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