Add LLM4Hardware Introduction Video and Comprehensive Documentation

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This PR introduces a professional introduction video for the LLM4Hardware repository along with comprehensive documentation to enhance the presentation and accessibility of the research collection.

What's Added

🎥 Introduction Video

• LLM4Hardware_Introduction.mp4 - A 37-second, Full HD (1920x1080) introduction video that provides:
  • Overview of "Generative AI for Chip Design" theme
  • Coverage of 10 key research areas including Verilog generation, hierarchical design, formal verification, and more
  • Highlighting of key innovations and real-world applications
  • Professional transition setup for the three main sub-modules

📚 Documentation

• videos/README.md - Comprehensive guide to all video content in the repository
• videos/INTRODUCTION_VIDEO.md - Detailed documentation about the introduction video including technical specifications and usage guidelines
• Updated main README.md - Added prominent link to the introduction video at the top

🛠️ Generation Tools

• videos/generate_intro_video.py - Professional video generation script using MoviePy, PIL, and OpenCV that creates:
  • Clean, modern dark theme with blue accents
  • Professional typography using DejaVu fonts
  • Smooth transitions between slides
  • Customizable content and styling

📁 Organization

• preview_thumbnail.jpg - Video preview thumbnail for documentation
• .gitignore - Added to prevent committing temporary files and build artifacts

Technical Details

The introduction video uses a professional design with:

• Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Duration: 37 seconds (perfect for introductions)
• Format: MP4 with H.264 codec at 30 fps
• Design: Dark theme with blue (#3B82F6) and green (#22C55E) accents
• Typography: Clean, readable fonts with proper text wrapping

Purpose

This introduction video is designed to:

1. Set Context - Provide viewers with a clear understanding of the LLM4Hardware research scope
2. Professional Presentation - Offer a polished introduction for conferences, workshops, and educational use
3. Navigation Aid - Help users understand the breadth of research before diving into specific modules
4. Academic Impact - Enhance the repository's presentation for academic and industry audiences

The video perfectly sets up the transition to explore the three main sub-modules in detail, making it an ideal opening for presentations and tutorials.

Usage

The video can be regenerated or customized by running:

cd videos
python generate_intro_video.py

This enhancement significantly improves the repository's presentation quality and provides a professional foundation for showcasing the LLM4Hardware research collection.

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