🔄 Workflow Guide

Complete workflow from recording to YouTube upload

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Raw Video Transcribe Generate Metadata Create Thumbnail Upload Done
1

Record Your Content

  • Use OBS, ShadowPlay, or any recording software
  • Configure multiple audio tracks (game + mic) for best results
  • Save to your profile's toupload/ folder
2

Transcribe (Optional but Recommended)

  • AI converts speech to text using Whisper
  • Creates searchable transcript
  • Enables AI-powered metadata generation

💡 Tip: Use GPU (CUDA) for 10-20x speed boost

3

Generate Metadata

  • AI writes title, description, and tags
  • Based on transcript or filename if no transcript
  • Fully editable before upload

💡 Tip: Review and customize to match your style

4

Create Thumbnail

  • AI selects interesting frame
  • Adds logo and text overlay
  • Preview instantly

💡 Tip: Use "Regenerate" if first frame isn't perfect

5

Upload to YouTube

  • Batch upload multiple videos
  • Schedule future publish times
  • Auto-add to playlists

💡 Tip: Use "Dry Run" to test before real upload

Automatic Cleanup

  • Successful uploads → Moved to Done/ folder
  • Failed uploads → Moved to Failed/ folder
  • Logs saved for troubleshooting

Best Practices

  • Process in batches - Transcribe all videos, then generate all metadata
  • Review before upload - Check metadata and thumbnails
  • Use profiles - Separate settings for different content types
  • Monitor logs - Check for errors or warnings
  • Test dry run - Verify settings before actual upload
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