Videos → memes. Add chaos.
The Concept
Great video memes need three things: timing, captions, and punchlines. This tool helps you add all three without professional editing software.
What I Built
A simple video editor focused on meme creation:
- Add text captions at any timestamp
- Insert sound effects
- Apply meme style effects
- Export in meme friendly formats
Stack: JavaScript, FFmpeg WASM, Canvas API
Key Learnings
1. FFmpeg in the browser is real
FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly means video processing client side. No server costs, privacy preserved, instant feedback.
2. Templates accelerate creation
"Impact font, white text, black outline" as a preset. Don't make users recreate the meme aesthetic from scratch.
3. Timing is everything
The difference between funny and not funny is often 0.3 seconds. Frame precise controls matter for comedy.