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FilmCraft
FilmCraft: An open-source, nonlinear video editor written from scratch in pure Rust
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Overview
FilmCraft is an open-source, high-performance solution engineered to solve foundational workflow challenges in the Rust ecosystem. Built on local-first principles to ensure privacy, performance, and complete data ownership, it provides a unified architecture for modern developers and technical power users.
How It Works
Point FilmCraft at your target workspace and initiate the workflow. The system operates through structured phases:
Multi-Track Media Ingestion: Indexes ProRes, H.264, AV1, and RAW video footage with hardware-accelerated decode buffers.
Timeline Sequencing & Ripple Editing: Trims, slips, slides, and transitions clips across synchronized multi-track audio/video lanes.
Color Grading & Audio Mixing: Applies 3D LUTs, color wheels, EQ frequency bands, and real-time audio compression plugins.
Deterministic Export Engine: Encodes finished cuts directly to MP4, WebM, or ProRes with frame-accurate timeline parity.
Key Technical Features & Capabilities
High-Performance Architecture: Engineered on top of Rust, art, rust, minimizing runtime latency and resource overhead.
Local-First Reliability: Executes core workloads locally on host hardware with zero unexpected external telemetry or cloud vendor lock-in.
Extensible Modularity: Cleanly decoupled module boundaries enable rapid integration, custom scripting, and plugin ecosystem extensibility.
Standardized Developer Tooling: Incorporates automated dependency workflows, reproducible builds, and developer-friendly CLI hooks.
Architecture & Technology Stack
Primary Languages: Rust, art, rust
Build Systems & Runtimes: Rust / Native toolchain
Supported Platforms: macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux
System Requirements
| Specification | Minimum Requirement | Recommended Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 12.0+ / Windows 10 x64 / Ubuntu 22.04 | macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64 |
| Processor Architecture | 4-Core x86_64 or Apple Silicon M1 | 8-Core Apple Silicon / Core i7+ |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB Unified Memory | 16 GB+ High-Speed RAM |
| Disk Space | 1 GB free SSD storage | 5 GB+ free SSD storage |
Installation & Setup Guide
macOS Installation
1
Download verified release installer from CookApps or upstream releases.
2
Drag application package into
/Applications.Windows Installation
1
Download official setup binary (
.exe / .msi).2
Run installer and launch from Start Menu.
Building from Source
bash
git clone https://github.com/storytold/filmcraft.git cd filmcraft cargo build --release cargo run --release
How to Use & Workflow
1
Application Launch: Launch FilmCraft to initialize runtime state and local storage caches.
2
Configuration & Workspace: Set up local configuration, environment flags, or CLI paths.
3
Execution Workflow: Execute automated pipelines or interact through the visual interface.
4
Data Verification: Review generated outputs stored deterministically in designated directories.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Issue: Port or Resource Collision on Startup.
*Cause*: A zombie process or background daemon is holding active port bindings.
*Resolution*: Terminate holding processes before relaunching the application.
Issue: Missing native toolchain dependencies during build.
*Cause*: Host system lacks C++ or platform compilation tools.
*Resolution*: Install Xcode Command Line Tools (macOS) or Visual Studio Build Tools (Windows).
How to Use & Getting Started
## Installation & Setup Guide
### macOS Installation
1. Download verified release installer from CookApps or upstream releases.
2. Drag application package into `/Applications`.
### Windows Installation
1. Download official setup binary (`.exe` / `.msi`).
2. Run installer and launch from Start Menu.
### Building from Source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/storytold/filmcraft.git
cd filmcraft
cargo build --release
cargo run --release
```
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