Reel Caption Maker

Reel Caption Maker is a tool for adding captions to Instagram reels. This guide will help you set up and run the application, even if you're not a developer.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:

Python 3.8 or newer: Download from python.org
Git: Download from git-scm.com

Installation Steps

Open your computer's terminal or command prompt.
Clone the repository:# reel-caption-maker

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/reel-caption-maker.git
cd reel-caption-maker

Create a virtual environment:

On Windows:

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

On macOS and Linux:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Install the required packages:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Application

Make sure you're in the project directory and your virtual environment is activated.
Start the Streamlit app:

streamlit run app.py

Your default web browser should open automatically. If it doesn't, copy the URL shown in the terminal (usually http://localhost:8501) and paste it into your browser.

Using Reel Caption Maker

Click "Browse files" to upload your video.
Select the video language (French or English).
Click "Generate Captions" to transcribe the audio.
Edit the generated captions if needed.
Click "Burn Captions and Download" to add the captions to your video and download it.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any errors, make sure you've followed all the steps correctly.
Ensure that your virtual environment is activated when running the application.
If you're still having issues, try closing the terminal, reopening it, and starting from step 3 of the Installation Steps.

Closing the Application

To stop the application, press Ctrl+C in the terminal where the app is running.

Remember to deactivate the virtual environment when you're done:

deactivate

Enjoy using Reel Caption Maker!

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