TinySlate

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About TinySlate

TinySlate indexes video clips by generating titles, keywords, summaries, spoken-word transcripts and on-screen text, then stores them in a searchable macOS library. Users can point the app at folders containing footage from drones, cameras or phones; TinySlate automatically detects new clips and analyzes them using either cloud AI providers (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, etc.) or on-device options (Apple Vision or Apple On-Device). The indexed clips can be queried in plain language to locate specific shots, filtered by mood, location or capture time, and assembled into storyboard-ready sequences before opening an NLE. The app also offers GPS mapping for drone and travel footage, a library of LUTs and overlays with AI recommendations, and one-click exports to Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Metadata can be written back to files as XMP or embedded tags, and libraries can sync across multiple Macs via iCloud.

Key features

  • AI-generated titles and summaries
  • Spoken-word transcription and on-screen text OCR
  • Natural-language search across clips
  • GPS mapping for drone and travel footage
  • Storyboard and rough-cut proxy creation
  • LUT and overlay library with AI recommendations
  • Metadata write-back to XMP or embedded tags
  • iCloud library sync across Macs

Use cases

  • Locating specific shots in large video libraries using natural-language queries
  • Creating storyboard sequences before opening an NLE
  • Organizing drone and travel footage with GPS-tagged clips

Pros

  • Indexes titles, keywords, summaries, transcripts and on-screen text from every clip
  • Supports multiple cloud AI providers plus local Ollama and Apple on-device models
  • Natural-language search across spoken words and visible text
  • Storyboard and rough-cut proxy generation before editing
  • Metadata write-back and iCloud library sync across Macs

Cons

  • Requires macOS 13 or later
  • No native Windows or Linux support
  • Cloud AI usage incurs separate provider costs
  • On-device Apple options limited to supported Mac models

Frequently asked questions about TinySlate

Do I need an API key to use TinySlate?

For cloud AI providers like Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini, you need your own API key. TinySlate also supports local options like Ollama or Apple Vision/On-Device, which do not require an API key.

Can TinySlate work offline?

Yes, TinySlate can analyze footage offline using Apple Vision or Apple On-Device frameworks. Cloud providers are optional and only used if you choose to enable them.

What video editing software does TinySlate integrate with?

TinySlate exports directly to Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. It also writes metadata back to files as XMP or embedded tags for compatibility with other Adobe applications.

How does TinySlate handle footage privacy?

Footage remains on your Mac unless you explicitly choose to send frames to a cloud AI provider. TinySlate does not use your footage for training others' models.

Can I sync my TinySlate library across multiple Macs?

Yes, TinySlate supports iCloud sync, allowing your library to stay updated across all the Macs you use for editing.

What macOS versions are required to run TinySlate?

TinySlate requires macOS 13 or later and is compatible with both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

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