System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: velvet-video

1. Introduction

The velvet-video project is an AI-powered software development platform designed to enable users to generate video animations and pictures effortlessly using artificial intelligence. This platform aims to make video and image creation accessible to a wide range of users, including freelancers, marketers, and the general public. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, velvet-video will provide a seamless and intuitive experience for users to create high-quality, customized content based on their inputs.

This document outlines the system requirements for velvet-video, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.

2. System Overview

The velvet-video platform will serve as a web-based and mobile-friendly application that allows users to input prompts, templates, or other parameters to generate video animations and pictures. The system will utilize advanced AI models for video and image generation, ensuring high-quality outputs tailored to user preferences.

The platform will cater to a diverse audience, including individuals with limited technical expertise, by providing an intuitive interface and pre-designed templates. The system will also support customization options for advanced users, enabling them to fine-tune their creations.

Key features include:

• AI-powered video and image generation based on user inputs.
• Support for text prompts, templates, and customization options.
• A user-friendly interface for seamless interaction.
• High-quality outputs suitable for professional and personal use.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to input text prompts to generate video animations.
• I should be able to input text prompts to generate pictures.
• I should be able to select from pre-designed templates for video and picture generation.
• I should be able to customize the generated videos and pictures (e.g., colors, styles, duration).
• I should be able to preview the generated content before downloading.
• I should be able to download the generated videos and pictures in multiple formats (e.g., MP4, PNG, JPEG).
• I should be able to save my projects for future editing.
• I should be able to share my generated content directly to social media platforms.

As Admin:

• I should be able to manage user accounts and permissions.
• I should be able to monitor system usage and performance.
• I should be able to update and manage AI models used for generation.
• I should be able to review and moderate user-generated content.

4. User Personas

1. General User

• Description: Individuals with minimal technical expertise who want to create videos or pictures for personal or professional use.
• Goals: Generate high-quality content quickly and easily.
• Needs: Intuitive interface, pre-designed templates, and easy sharing options.

2. Advanced User

• Description: Freelancers, marketers, or designers with experience in content creation.
• Goals: Customize outputs to meet specific requirements.
• Needs: Advanced customization options, high-quality outputs, and project saving features.

3. Admin

• Description: Platform administrators responsible for managing the system.
• Goals: Ensure smooth operation, manage users, and maintain system integrity.
• Needs: Tools for user management, content moderation, and system monitoring.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

The velvet-video platform will feature a modern and vibrant color scheme to evoke creativity and innovation:

• Background: #1E1E2F (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #2A2A3D (Charcoal Gray)
• Text: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #6C757D (Muted Steel Gray)

This palette ensures a professional yet creative aesthetic, appealing to a wide range of users.

6. Signature Design Concept

Dynamic Canvas Landing Page

The homepage of velvet-video will feature an interactive dynamic canvas that visually represents the platform's AI capabilities.

• Visuals:
  The canvas will display a real-time generative animation that morphs between abstract shapes, colors, and patterns based on AI-generated content. For example, users might see a transition from a glowing nebula to a cityscape animation, showcasing the platform's ability to create diverse visuals.

• Interactions:
  Users can interact with the canvas by hovering or clicking, causing subtle ripples, color shifts, or animations to respond dynamically.

• Call-to-Action:
  A prominent "Get Started" button will float above the canvas, pulsating gently to draw attention. Below it, a carousel will showcase examples of AI-generated videos and pictures with a "Try Now" button for each.

• Micro-Interactions:
  Smooth transitions, hover effects, and subtle animations will make the interface feel alive and engaging.

This bold and immersive design will leave a lasting impression on users, setting velvet-video apart from competitors.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system should support high concurrency, handling up to 10,000 simultaneous users.
• The platform should ensure a response time of less than 2 seconds for generating previews.
• The system should comply with data privacy regulations, including GDPR and India's IT Act.
• The platform should be optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• The system should provide 99.9% uptime reliability.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• Google Nano Banana for image generation
• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will primarily access the platform from India, so the default timezone will be IST (Indian Standard Time).
• The platform will initially support English and Hindi languages.
• The system will require a stable internet connection for AI model interactions.
• The platform will not support offline usage in the initial release.

10. Glossary

• AI (Artificial Intelligence): Technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
• Prompt: A user-provided input (e.g., text) that guides the AI in generating content.
• Template: Pre-designed layouts or styles that users can select for content creation.
• Concurrency: The ability of the system to handle multiple users simultaneously.
• Uptime: The percentage of time the system is operational and accessible.