Reelsmaker.in

Designed and developed ReelsMaker, a full-stack video creation and management platform tailored for content creators and digital marketers. The system enables users to upload, manage, and process video content efficiently, with secure AWS S3 uploads via pre-signed URLs, fast media handling, and an intuitive creator-focused UI.
The platform includes an admin dashboard for managing users, orders, and platform activity, alongside Stripe-based payments for premium services. Built with Next.js, React, and PostgreSQL, the application ensures high performance, scalability, and smooth role-based experiences. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitHub Actions streamline deployments and maintain production reliability.

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🚀 Key Features

✅ Video Upload & Management – Secure and seamless media uploads using AWS S3 pre-signed URLs.
✅ Creator Dashboard – Manage videos, track orders, and access creation tools with a clean UI.
✅ Admin Panel – Comprehensive management of users, orders, media, and platform operations.
✅ Stripe Payment Integration – Subscription or pay-per-use flows for premium video tools.
✅ PostgreSQL Data Layer – Efficient relational storage for users, media metadata, and transactions.
✅ Optimized Media Delivery – Fast and scalable video handling for smooth playback and workflows.
✅ Role-Based Access Control – Separate experiences for admins, creators, and customers.
✅ Automated CI/CD – Dockerized environment with GitHub Actions enabling continuous deployment.
✅ Responsive Interface – Modern, mobile-friendly layout for creators on any device.

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🛠️ Tech Stack & Tools

Frontend: Next.js, React
Backend: Next.js API Routes, Node.js
Database: PostgreSQL
Cloud Storage: AWS S3 (pre-signed uploads)
Payments: Stripe
DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions
Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript

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💡 Skills Demonstrated

• Full-stack development with Next.js + PostgreSQL
• Secure file handling using AWS S3 pre-signed URL workflow
• Building scalable dashboards for creators and admins
• Payment system setup with Stripe
• Database design and relational modeling
• CI/CD automation with Docker and GitHub Actions
• Performance optimization for media-heavy applications
• Responsive UI/UX design for content workflows

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📦 Deliverables

1. Complete video management platform with creator-facing tools.

2. Admin dashboard for user, media, and order management.

3. Secure AWS S3-based upload system.

4. Fully implemented Stripe payment flow.

5. PostgreSQL schema and optimized API endpoints.

6. Dockerized project structure for smooth deployment.

7. Automated CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions.

8. Responsive UI built with modern React components.

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🧩 Example Use Cases

• Content creators producing reels, shorts, and promotional clips
• Agencies managing video deliverables and client orders
• Platforms offering premium video editing or creation tools
• Businesses needing a scalable media management solution