VidClip.ai - VEED Hackathon
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VidClip.ai was born during the VEED x fal.ai Gen AI Hackathon in May 2025, a three-day intensive coding event held at VEED’s office in the heart of Shoreditch, London. Together with my teammate Sirwan, we tackled the challenge of revolutionizing how creators generate short-form content from long videos.
The Hackathon Experience
The event brought together 300+ developers, AI enthusiasts, and industry leaders for what turned out to be one of the most innovative hackathons in London’s AI startup scene. With a prize pool worth over £100k and sponsorship from industry giants like VEED, fal.ai, ElevenLabs, Photoroom, and Sieve, the stage was set for groundbreaking innovation.
Event Timeline
Day 1 (May 30) - Opening ceremony and networking session where we formed teams and explored project ideas Day 2 (May 31) - The main hacking day! Development officially began at 11:00am with non-stop coding through the night Day 3 (June 1) - Final submissions and winner announcements
Working alongside my teammate Sirwan at the VEED office in Shoreditch during the hackathon
Project Presentation
Here’s our complete presentation video from the final submission at the hackathon:
The Problem We Solved
Current short video generation tools take a one-size-fits-all approach, often missing the nuanced preferences of content creators. We identified a gap in the market for intelligent, customizable short video creation that goes beyond simple trimming and basic AI selection.
Our Innovative Solution
VidClip.ai introduces a revolutionary approach to short video generation through our unique two-stage process: 
1. Intelligent Video Analysis
Using Sieve’s powerful video AI APIs, our system comprehensively analyzes long-form videos by:
- Object Detection: Identifying all objects, people, and items within the video
- Scene Understanding: Extracting context, activities, and mood from different segments
- Content Digitization: Creating a searchable database of video elements and references
- Temporal Analysis: Understanding the flow and pacing of content throughout the video
2. Interactive AI-Powered Customization
What sets VidClip.ai apart is our interactive chatbot interface that allows users to:
- Person-Specific Clips: “Show me segments featuring John” or “Create a clip focusing on the speaker”
- Mood-Based Generation: “Extract fun moments” or “Find emotional/dramatic scenes”
- Activity Filtering: “Show cooking segments” or “Focus on eating scenes”
- Object Highlighting: “Create clips featuring specific products or items”
- Custom Combinations: Mix and match multiple preferences for highly targeted content
Technical Architecture
Frontend
- React - Modern, responsive user interface
- Interactive Chat Interface - Natural language processing for user preferences
- Real-time Preview - Instant video clip generation and preview
Backend & AI Integration
- Sieve API Integration - Leveraging cutting-edge video understanding technology
- Video Processing Pipeline - Efficient handling of large video files
- AI Logic Engine - Converting user preferences into technical video parameters
- Content Management - Organizing and serving processed video segments
Key Features
- Advanced Video Analysis - Deep understanding of video content using AI
- Natural Language Interface - Chat with AI to describe your ideal short clip
- Multi-Modal Search - Find content by people, objects, activities, or mood
- Real-Time Processing - Fast clip generation and preview
- Customizable Output - Fine-tune clips based on specific requirements
- Batch Processing - Handle multiple long videos simultaneously
- Export Options - Multiple formats and quality settings
Future Development
VidClip.ai has enormous potential for expansion:
- Multi-language Support - Expanding beyond English content
- Advanced Editing Features - Transitions, effects, and professional touches
- Social Platform Integration - Direct publishing to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts
- Collaborative Features - Team-based clip creation and approval workflows
- Analytics Dashboard - Performance tracking for generated clips
Links
- Hackathon: VEED x fal.ai Gen AI Hackathon
- Sieve Platform: https://www.sievedata.com/
- VEED Office: 17-18 Clere St, London EC2A 4LJ, UK
Built during the VEED x fal.ai Gen AI Hackathon, May 30 - June 1, 2025, London