MediaValet: DAM Video clipping tool

Project Overview

MediaValet is a leading Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform. I was brought in as a Solo Senior Frontend Developer to architect and deliver a production-ready video clipping feature within a high-pressure 30-day window. The goal was to allow users to create sub-clips from high-resolution assets directly within the application's interface.

My Role & Impact

I took full ownership of the feature, from technical research to UI execution. I developed a high-performance editing interface that integrated seamlessly with the existing video infrastructure without compromising playback stability.

• Precision Clipping Interface: I engineered a custom multi-range slider that allows users to define "In" and "Out" points with high accuracy. This component was built using a performance-first approach, leveraging useRef for direct DOM manipulation and the Context API for efficient state distribution.
• Shaka Player Integration: I integrated the clipping logic with Shaka Player, ensuring the playhead remained synchronized with the slider handles. This allowed users to preview their selected segments in real-time.
• Performance Optimization: A key success factor was the zero-impact performance. Client-side benchmarks confirmed that my implementation added no overhead to the video player's performance, even during heavy seeking and clipping operations.
• Cross-Component Synchronization: I implemented a robust state management logic that synchronized the "clipping view" with other parts of the application. This ensured that if a user switched views to watch the full video, the playback state remained consistent.

Technical Highlights

• High-Performance UI: Utilized useRef to handle rapid slider updates, bypassing unnecessary React re-renders to maintain 60fps interaction.
• Tight Deadline Delivery: Successfully moved from architectural design to production-ready feature in exactly 30 days.
• State Management: Used React Context to manage complex video metadata and clipping boundaries across the UI.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React (TypeScript)
• Video Engine: Shaka Player
• Architecture: Context API, Ref-based performance optimization
• Reference Base: Adapted and optimized a custom multi-range-slider for production use.