octimot/StoryToolkitAI

What it solves

StoryToolkitAI addresses the inefficiency of manually searching through and organizing large amounts of video footage during the film editing process. It removes the need for tedious manual logging by using AI to transcribe and index content, making it easier to find specific moments and assemble stories.

How it works

The tool runs locally on a user's machine to transcribe audio and index video content. It uses Large Language Models (LLMs)—via providers like OpenAI, Ollama, vLLM, or LM Studio—to allow users to chat with their content, generate ideas, and automatically create story selections. These selections can then be exported as EDL or XML files for use in professional editing software, with specific deep integration available for DaVinci Resolve Studio 18+.

Who it’s for

It is designed for filmmakers and video editors who want to accelerate their workflow by using AI to manage transcripts, search footage intuitively, and automate the initial selection of clips for a story.

Highlights

• Local Processing: Free automatic transcription, translation to English, and indexing performed on the local machine for privacy and cost.
• AI-Powered Storytelling: Ability to ask LLMs to create stories and selections based on the indexed footage.
• Editing Integration: Exports to EDL, XML, and Fountain formats, with advanced navigation and marker synchronization for DaVinci Resolve Studio.
• Transcription Tools: Includes automatic speaker detection, question detection, and the ability to group transcript lines.