...Instead of attempting to directly interpret raw video streams, the system extracts key frames using tools like ffmpeg and processes audio through transcription engines, converting both visual and auditory signals into structured inputs for the model. The result is a perception layer that feeds images and timestamped transcripts into Claude, allowing it to analyze events, answer questions, and summarize content with contextual awareness. The system dynamically adapts how much data it extracts based on the user’s query, adjusting frame rate, resolution, and time windows to optimize both performance and token efficiency. ...