Question 1

What is Bloody Finger Software?

Accepted Answer

Bloody Finger Software is an independent software studio that builds AI tools for performance creative work — ad creative review, browser-based video editing, music software for guitarists, and custom builds for creative teams. Run by a creative director and product designer. Founded in 2026, based in Oakland, CA. No investors, no advisory board.

Question 2

What is AI CINEMA?

Accepted Answer

AI CINEMA is a browser-based AI video editor for the BYOM (bring-your-own-model) era. Storyboard scenes on a Premiere-style timeline, generate stills and motion with the models you already pay for (Replicate, Runway, ElevenLabs, Pollinations), drop in your own footage, color-grade with a downloadable .cube LUT, and render an MP4 client-side via ffmpeg.wasm. Free and MIT-licensed. Source at github.com/shreddykrueger75/ai-cinema; live demo at ai-cinema-red.vercel.app.

Question 3

Is AI CINEMA free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free and MIT-licensed. The only cost is what you spend with the AI providers whose models you bring (Replicate, Runway, ElevenLabs, Pollinations — your API keys, your accounts).

Question 4

What does TheAdBench.AI do?

Accepted Answer

TheAdBench.AI is AI ad creative review for any measurable advertising creative. The deepest calibration is on short-form video — TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, X, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Threads, Vimeo — with all major formats (static social, display, marketplace, search, email, out-of-home) handled on their own format's terms. Drop a video, image, public URL, or script and get a senior strategist's read in under a minute. Free Quick-Check available (3/day).

Question 5

Is TheAdBench.AI free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TheAdBench.AI offers a free Quick-Check (up to 3 per day, ~10 seconds) and a free Deep-Dive analysis (1 per day during beta, ~60 seconds).

Question 6

Does Bloody Finger Software store my ad creative?

Accepted Answer

No. Your ads are processed in real time and not retained. Bloody Finger Software does not store uploaded creative, build advertising profiles, or sell data.

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