VidScanner

Security use case

Retail theft video summaries

The retail theft video summaries workflow turns uploaded video into a reviewable cctv incident timeline output. VidScanner analyzes the visual and spoken context, then ties every result back to the source recording with timestamps and evidence.

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Workflow guide

How this use case fits into a repeatable video review process.

Retail theft video summaries is for teams that already have the video evidence but do not want to scrub through the entire file manually. Upload door-cam footage of an unauthorised entry, let VidScanner process the frames and transcript, then review a structured result that points back to the exact moment in the source video.

This workflow fits inside VidScanner Security, so it uses the same search index, timestamps, screenshots, and export path as the rest of the product. That matters when a report, dataset, deck, or action list needs to be checked by another person before it becomes official.

For best results, capture the recording with stable framing, clear audio when narration helps, and enough time on the important visual evidence. The output is strongest when reviewers can see the subject clearly and hear the context that explains why the moment matters.

Sample input

Door-cam footage of an unauthorised entry

Sample output

Severity: medium; 00:42: person enters loading dock; 01:13: package removed from shelf

How it works

  1. Upload door-cam footage of an unauthorised entry
  2. Run VidScanner Security
  3. Review the generated output and evidence
  4. Export the result or continue searching the video library

Tips for this workflow

Up to 1 hour (default cap) — most incidents are much shorter
Higher resolution footage = more accurate person/object detection
If audio is present, we'll use it — but the analysis works on visual alone
Trim to the relevant window before uploading; pre/post idle footage wastes tokens

Review checklist

Confirm the important scene or statement is visible in the source recording.
Check timestamps before sharing the output with a customer, manager, or reviewer.
Export only after the structured output matches the evidence in the video.
Keep the original file available when the result will be used as an audit artifact.

FAQ

What video should I use for Retail theft video summaries?

Start with door-cam footage of an unauthorised entry. The recording should show the important visual evidence clearly and include narration when spoken context changes the meaning of the scene.

What output does this workflow create?

VidScanner generates cctv incident timeline details such as Severity: medium; 00:42: person enters loading dock; 01:13: package removed from shelf. Each item stays connected to the source video for review.

Can the result be exported?

Security exports include Markdown incident report, depending on the app workflow and account plan.