Darkgrade
Shoot more. Edit less.
Darkgrade is a local-first AI tool for creative professionals that handles camera setup, capture, and an automatic first cut on the user's own machine, keeping footage private by default. It aims to reduce the menu-heavy setup and editing work around video production.
The product is built in three parts: Link, an open-source engine for camera control and capture (settings, live view, photo and video transfer, recording, and camera events) available now; Studio, a desktop and mobile app in development that configures the room, records, syncs audio and video, and assembles a first rough cut; and Create, a planned feature where plain-language or voice commands set up shots and generate finished videos using local AI models. Planned integrations include Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, OBS, Twitch, Home Assistant, Stream Deck, Philips Hue, and more.
Darkgrade is aimed at creators, filmmakers, podcasters, and studio operators. Link is free and open source; Studio and Create are in development, with the product currently in alpha.
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