Video2Words

Video2Words is a web application that allows users to upload a video file and receive a transcript of the original audio along with a translated version of the transcript in their desired language. This project leverages AWS cloud services to handle transcription, translation, and secure file storage.

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Features

• Upload Video: Upload video files directly through the web interface.
• Audio Transcription: Extract audio from the video and generate a transcript using AWS Transcribe.
• Text Translation: Translate the original transcript into the desired language using AWS Translate.
• Secure Storage: Store uploaded files securely in an AWS S3 bucket.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js
• Backend: Node.js
• Cloud Services: AWS S3, AWS Transcribe, AWS Translate

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How to Run the Project

🐳 Running with Docker Compose

To run the project using Docker Compose, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a Docker Network (if not already created)

docker network create video2words

Step 2: Run Docker Compose

docker-compose up --build

Step 3: Stop Docker Containers

docker-compose down

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Running without Docker

Prerequisites

• Ensure Node.js and FFmpeg are installed on your system:
• Download Node.js (LTS version) from https://nodejs.org/
• Download FFmpeg from https://ffmpeg.org/download.html and add it to your system's PATH.

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Step 1: Set Up AWS Services

1. Create an S3 Bucket:

   • Go to the AWS Management Console.
   • Navigate to S3 and create a new bucket.
   • Note down the bucket name and region.

2. Set Up IAM User:

   • Go to AWS IAM Console.
   • Create a new IAM user.
   • Assign the following policies to the user:
     • AmazonS3FullAccess
     • TranslateFullAccess
     • TranscribeFullAccess
   • Download the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.

Note: If the required policies are not present, you can create them:

• Navigate to IAM Policies in the AWS Console.
• Select Create Policy.
• Choose the necessary permissions for S3, Translate, and Transcribe services.

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Step 2: Configure Backend

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ShashaankS/video2words.git
   cd video-2-words

Step 2: Configure the Backend

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Create a .env file and add the following environment variables:

   AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your-access-key-id
   AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your-secret-access-key
   AWS_REGION=your-region
   AWS_S3_BUCKET_NAME=your-bucket-name

   Use the provided .env.example file as a template.

3. Install backend dependencies and start the server:

   npm install
   npm start

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Step 3: Configure the Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd video-2-words

2. Install frontend dependencies and start the development server:

   npm install
   npm run dev

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Step 4: Access the Application

Open your browser and go to:

http://localhost:3000

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📄 Environment Variables Format

The .env file in the backend directory should have the following format:

AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your-access-key-id
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your-secret-access-key
AWS_REGION=your-region
AWS_S3_BUCKET_NAME=your-bucket-name

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