modern-short-video
Create modern product launch/pitch videos using Remotion. Use when creating app promo videos, SaaS launch videos, product demos, or startup pitch videos.
By imaimai17468 · 346 installs
npx skills add imaimai17468/modern-short-video-skills --skill modern-short-video
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Modern Short Video Skill
Create professional, modern product launch videos using Remotion and React.
Prerequisites (MANDATORY)
WARNING : Do NOT skip this step. Skipping will result in missing rich expression opportunities.
This skill extends Remotion best practices. You MUST do both:
1. Load the skill first:
2. Read the SKILL.md of remotion best practices and identify which rules are relevant to the product (maps, charts, text animations, 3D, lottie, etc.)
Workflow
Step 1: Analyze Product & Select Rich Expressions (CRITICAL)
Before asking for screenshots , analyze the product and find relevant rich expressions from remotion best practices.
Replace static screenshots with dynamic content wherever possible:
Map app → animated map with route drawing
Dashboard → animated charts
Text app → typewriter effects
etc.
Read the relevant rule files from remotion best practices and use them.
Step 2: Device, Theme & BGM Questions
Use AskUserQuestion to ask:
1. Device Type : Is the product primarily for smartphone (SP) or PC/Desktop?
SP (Smartphone) → Use phone mockup frame
PC/Desktop → Use browser/desktop mockup frame
2. Screenshot Theme : Should screenshots be in Light mode or Dark mode?
Dark mode (Recommended) → Blends with video background ( 0a0a0a)
Light mode → Higher contrast, screenshots stand out more
3. BGM (Background Music) : Add background music?
Yes (Recommended) → Download free music from Pixabay
No → Create video without BGM
Step 3: Collect Screenshots
Note : Screenshots for scenes using rich expressions (Step 1) are not needed.
Required images (place in public/ folder):
File Purpose Required
mockup.png Main product screenshot (Mockups scene) Yes
feature 1.png Feature 1 screenshot Yes
feature 2.png Feature 2 screenshot Optional
feature 3.png Feature 3 screenshot Optional
Step 4: Collect Content
Required information:
Product name
One line tagline/concept
Feature 1: Title + short description
Feature 2: Title + short description (optional)
Feature 3: Title + short description (optional)
CTA text (e.g., "Try it free")
URL
Step 5: Verify Assets
Step 6: Create Composition
Create src/remotion/[ProductName]/[ProductName]Intro.tsx with all scenes.
Step 7: Register & Calculate Duration
Add to Root.tsx . IMPORTANT : Calculate durationInFrames correctly:
See [rules/duration calculation.md](rules/duration calculation.md) for details.
Step 8: Test
Run pnpm run dev (or bun run remotion ) and preview the video.
Scene Structure (8 Scenes)
Scene Details
Scene Duration Content Asset
1. Reveal 2 3s Product name, minimal animation
2. Concept 3 4s Tagline, value proposition
3. Mockups 3 4s Device mockup with main screenshot mockup.png or rich expression
4. Feature 1 3 4s Feature title + screenshot feature 1.png or rich expression
5. Feature 2 3 4s Feature title + screenshot feature 2.png or rich expression
6. Feature 3 3 4s Feature title + screenshot feature 3.png or rich expression
7. Outro 2 3s Product name + summary
8. CTA 3 4s URL, call to action
Total Duration : 15 25 seconds (depending on feature count)
Design Rules
Element Do Don't
Background Solid dark 0a0a0a Gradients
Typography Single font (Inter/Noto Sans JP) Multiple fonts
Animation Subtle fade/slide Bouncy/flashy
Mockups Real screenshots or rich expressions Placeholder graphics
Text Minimal, clear Long paragraphs
Detailed Guidelines
For comprehensive guidance, read these rule files:
[rules/design principles.md](rules/design principles.md) Visual design system
[rules/scene structure.md](rules/scene structure.md) Scene composition patterns
[rules/visual elements.md](rules/visual elements.md) Mockups, typography, colors
[rules/animation patterns.md](rules/animation patterns.md) Motion design patterns
[rules/code templates.md](rules/code templates.md) Ready to use Remotion components
[rules/duration calculation.md](rules/duration calculation.md) How to calculate total video duration
[rules/bgm.md](rules/bgm.md) Background music source and implementation
Quick Reference: Scene Components
Checklist Before Delivery
[ ] Prerequisites loaded ( /remotion best practices executed and relevant rules read)
[ ] Rich expressions used where applicable (maps, charts, text animations, etc.)
[ ] Screenshots collected for scenes not using rich expressions
[ ] Screenshots are high quality (2x resolution preferred)
[ ] Text is readable at 720p
[ ] Total duration 15 25 seconds
[ ] durationInFrames correctly calculated (subtract transition overlaps!)
[ ] No black frames at the end of video
[ ] Transitions are smooth (fade, 15 frames)
[ ] CTA and URL clearly visible
[ ] BGM added (optional, volume ~0.25)