Project Synopsis

Screenshot of the video page showing a video with a comments bar

 (1) What is the problem being addressed? 

Existing apps like YouTube and Google Drive lack collaborative features with timestamped feedback on uploaded videos. The following issues arise when trying to share feedback on these applications:

  • Feedback becomes disconnected
  • Difficult to follow conversations
  • Basic feedback options
  • Can’t highlight certain sections
  • Limited collaboration

(2) What is your project idea and how will it work (what are its components etc).

A user, otherwise known as a Trainee, in the platform uploads a video, which is assigned to a reviewer. The reviewer can add feedback, which is a highlighted portion of the text and has a comment associated with it. These highlights are time stamps of the video, which the Trainee will be able to view. In the comment section, the Trainee and Reviewer can have a back-and-forth conversation, which can help clarify any comments or feedback left by the Reviewer.

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