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Getting started · 4 min read

Processing your first video

From opening a file to exporting protected footage.

This guide walks through a complete first pass: loading a clip, letting CensorFlow detect and track faces, choosing a censorship mode, and exporting a protected file — all on your own machine.

1. Open your footage

Launch CensorFlow and open a video file. The application reads the file locally; nothing is uploaded.

2. Detect and track

Start analysis. CensorFlow detects visible faces and tracks each one as it moves through the scene, building a set of face tracks for the clip.

3. Choose a mode

  • Soft face blur for a natural look
  • Strong blur or solid mask for maximum concealment
  • Pixelation or a bar for an editorial style

4. Review and export

Check the privacy review report for suggested moments, then export. The original audio track is preserved.

Automatic detection is a strong starting point, not a legal guarantee. Use the review report for a final human check on sensitive footage.

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