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+*.mp4 filter=lfs diff=lfs merge=lfs -text
diff --git a/examples/media-gen/integration_tests/test_video.mp4 b/examples/media-gen/integration_tests/test_video.mp4
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diff --git a/examples/media-gen/integration_tests/test_video_utils.py b/examples/media-gen/integration_tests/test_video_utils.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Integration test for video screenshot extraction utilities.
+
+This script demonstrates video screenshot extraction functionality using the test video.
+It extracts screenshots every 10 seconds and saves them to ~/Downloads.
+
+Usage:
+    python integration_tests/test_video_utils.py
+
+Requirements:
+- OpenCV (opencv-python)
+- Test video file: integration_tests/test_video.mp4
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Add parent directory to path for imports
+sys.path.append(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '..'))
+
+from utils.video_utils import VideoScreenshotExtractor, extract_screenshots
+
+
+def main():
+    """Extract screenshots from the test video every 10 seconds."""
+    print("🎬 Video Screenshot Extraction Test")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    
+    # Path to test video
+    test_video_path = Path(__file__).parent / "test_video.mp4"
+    
+    if not test_video_path.exists():
+        print(f"❌ Test video not found at: {test_video_path}")
+        print("Please ensure test_video.mp4 exists in the integration_tests directory")
+        return
+    
+    print(f"✅ Test video found: {test_video_path}")
+    print(f"📏 File size: {test_video_path.stat().st_size:,} bytes")
+    
+    # Get video properties
+    with VideoScreenshotExtractor(str(test_video_path)) as extractor:
+        print(f"🎥 Video properties:")
+        print(f"   - FPS: {extractor.fps:.2f}")
+        print(f"   - Duration: {extractor.duration:.2f} seconds")
+        print(f"   - Frame count: {extractor.frame_count:,}")
+        print()
+    
+    # Extract screenshots every 5 seconds, starting from 1 second
+    print("🔄 Extracting screenshots every 5 seconds (starting from 1s)...")
+    print("-" * 50)
+    
+    try:
+        screenshots = extract_screenshots(
+            video_path=str(test_video_path),
+            interval_seconds=5.0,
+            start_time=1.0,  # Start from 1 second instead of 0
+            output_dir="~/Downloads/polymind_video_screenshots",
+            filename_prefix="test_video_5s"
+        )
+        
+        print(f"✅ Extracted {len(screenshots)} screenshots")
+        for i, ss in enumerate(screenshots):
+            print(f"   {i+1}. Frame {ss.frame_number} at {ss.timestamp_str}")
+        print()
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"❌ Screenshot extraction failed: {e}")
+        return
+    
+    # Summary
+    print("📊 Summary")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    downloads_dir = Path.home() / "Downloads" / "polymind_video_screenshots"
+    
+    if downloads_dir.exists():
+        screenshot_files = list(downloads_dir.glob("test_video_10s_*.jpg"))
+        print(f"✅ Screenshots saved to: {downloads_dir}")
+        print(f"📁 Files created: {len(screenshot_files)}")
+        
+        if screenshot_files:
+            print(f"📄 File pattern: test_video_10s_*.jpg")
+            print(f"📏 Sample file size: {screenshot_files[0].stat().st_size:,} bytes")
+    else:
+        print("❌ No screenshots were created")
+    
+    print("\n🎯 Test completed!")
+    print("💡 You can now view the extracted screenshots in your Downloads folder")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main() 
diff --git a/examples/media-gen/requirements.txt b/examples/media-gen/requirements.txt
index 2d0a496..37f7fa9 100644
--- a/examples/media-gen/requirements.txt
+++ b/examples/media-gen/requirements.txt
@@ -15,4 +15,8 @@ python-dotenv  # For environment variable management
 anthropic  # For Claude integration
 openai  # For OpenAI integration
 replicate  # For Replicate integration
-requests  # For downloading images from URLs 
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+requests  # For downloading images from URLs
+
+# Video processing dependencies
+opencv-python==4.8.1.78  # For video screenshot extraction (compatible with numpy 1.26.0)
+numpy==1.26.0  # Required by polymind and compatible with opencv-python 4.8.1.78
diff --git a/examples/media-gen/utils/__init__.py b/examples/media-gen/utils/__init__.py
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+++ b/examples/media-gen/utils/__init__.py
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+"""
+Utility functions for media generation and processing.
+
+This package contains helper functions for video processing, image manipulation,
+and other media-related utilities.
+"""
+
+from .video_utils import extract_screenshots, VideoScreenshotExtractor
+
+__all__ = ['extract_screenshots', 'VideoScreenshotExtractor'] 
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diff --git a/examples/media-gen/utils/video_utils.py b/examples/media-gen/utils/video_utils.py
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+"""
+Simple video screenshot utility.
+
+Extract screenshots from video files at regular time intervals.
+"""
+
+import logging
+import os
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from datetime import timedelta
+from typing import List, Optional
+
+import cv2
+from pathlib import Path
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+def _expand_path(path: str) -> Path:
+    """
+    Expand a path, handling tilde (~) for home directory.
+    
+    Args:
+        path: Path string that may contain tilde
+        
+    Returns:
+        Expanded Path object
+    """
+    return Path(os.path.expanduser(path))
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ScreenshotInfo:
+    """Information about an extracted screenshot."""
+    frame_number: int
+    timestamp: float  # seconds
+    timestamp_str: str  # formatted as HH:MM:SS
+    file_path: str
+
+
+class VideoScreenshotExtractor:
+    """
+    Extract screenshots from video files at regular intervals.
+    
+    Simple utility to take screenshots every X seconds from a video file.
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(self, video_path: str):
+        """
+        Initialize the screenshot extractor.
+        
+        Args:
+            video_path: Path to the video file
+        """
+        self.video_path = Path(video_path)
+        if not self.video_path.exists():
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Video file not found: {video_path}")
+        
+        self.cap = cv2.VideoCapture(str(self.video_path))
+        if not self.cap.isOpened():
+            raise ValueError(f"Could not open video file: {video_path}")
+        
+        # Get video properties
+        self.fps = self.cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FPS)
+        self.frame_count = int(self.cap.get(cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_COUNT))
+        self.duration = self.frame_count / self.fps if self.fps > 0 else 0
+        
+        logger.info(
+            f"Video loaded: {self.fps:.2f} FPS, "
+            f"{self.frame_count} frames, "
+            f"{self.duration:.2f}s duration"
+        )
+    
+    def __enter__(self):
+        """Context manager entry."""
+        return self
+    
+    def __exit__(self, exc_type, exc_val, exc_tb):
+        """Context manager exit - release video capture."""
+        self.release()
+    
+    def release(self) -> None:
+        """Release the video capture object."""
+        if self.cap:
+            self.cap.release()
+    
+    def _format_timestamp(self, seconds: float) -> str:
+        """Format seconds into HH:MM:SS string."""
+        return str(timedelta(seconds=int(seconds)))
+    
+    def extract_screenshots(
+        self,
+        interval_seconds: float = 2.0,
+        start_time: float = 0.0,
+        output_dir: Optional[str] = "~/Downloads",
+        filename_prefix: str = "screenshot"
+    ) -> List[ScreenshotInfo]:
+        """
+        Extract screenshots at regular time intervals.
+        
+        Args:
+            interval_seconds: Time interval between screenshots (default: 2.0)
+            start_time: Start time in seconds (default: 0.0)
+            output_dir: Directory to save screenshots (default: ~/Downloads)
+            filename_prefix: Prefix for saved files
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of ScreenshotInfo objects
+        """
+        if interval_seconds <= 0:
+            raise ValueError("Interval must be positive")
+        if start_time < 0:
+            raise ValueError("Start time must be non-negative")
+        
+        screenshots = []
+        frame_interval = int(self.fps * interval_seconds)
+        start_frame = int(start_time * self.fps)
+        
+        # Handle output directory with tilde expansion
+        output_path = _expand_path(output_dir) if output_dir else _expand_path("~/Downloads")
+        output_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        
+        for frame_num in range(start_frame, self.frame_count, frame_interval):
+            self.cap.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_POS_FRAMES, frame_num)
+            ret, frame = self.cap.read()
+            
+            if not ret:
+                break
+            
+            timestamp = frame_num / self.fps
+            timestamp_str = self._format_timestamp(timestamp)
+            
+            screenshot_info = ScreenshotInfo(
+                frame_number=frame_num,
+                timestamp=timestamp,
+                timestamp_str=timestamp_str,
+                file_path=""
+            )
+            
+            # Always save screenshots since we have a default output directory
+            # Use timestamp-based filename for chronological sorting
+            timestamp_seconds = int(timestamp)
+            filename = (f"{filename_prefix}_{timestamp_seconds:06d}s_"
+                       f"{timestamp_str.replace(':', '-')}.jpg")
+            file_path = output_path / filename
+            cv2.imwrite(str(file_path), frame)
+            screenshot_info.file_path = str(file_path)
+            
+            screenshots.append(screenshot_info)
+            logger.debug(
+                f"Extracted screenshot at {timestamp_str} "
+                f"(frame {frame_num})"
+            )
+        
+        logger.info(
+            f"Extracted {len(screenshots)} screenshots "
+            f"at {interval_seconds}s intervals"
+        )
+        return screenshots
+
+
+def extract_screenshots(
+    video_path: str,
+    interval_seconds: float = 2.0,
+    start_time: float = 0.0,
+    output_dir: Optional[str] = "~/Downloads",
+    filename_prefix: str = "screenshot"
+) -> List[ScreenshotInfo]:
+    """
+    Convenience function to extract screenshots from a video file.
+    
+    Args:
+        video_path: Path to the video file
+        interval_seconds: Time interval between screenshots (default: 2.0)
+        start_time: Start time in seconds (default: 0.0)
+        output_dir: Directory to save screenshots (default: ~/Downloads)
+        filename_prefix: Prefix for saved files
+        
+    Returns:
+        List of ScreenshotInfo objects
+    """
+    with VideoScreenshotExtractor(video_path) as extractor:
+        return extractor.extract_screenshots(
+            interval_seconds=interval_seconds,
+            start_time=start_time,
+            output_dir=output_dir,
+            filename_prefix=filename_prefix
+        )