Tips for your product demo video?

Question

Even LinkedIn is into videos now. A good demo seems a necessity not an extra anymore.

• Do you have any examples of solid demos you can create with 0$ production costs?
• And what are your tips for making a cool demo?

Testing demos for mgmate! Would love to hear your thoughts.

Tony Han · Accepted Answer

Tella/Loom is really good. Just make sure to ZOOM IN, ensure you got good audio and if you add music, keep that low and only when it fits your brand identity.

Also, keep it simple and fast. Don't start saying it's a demo video. Get to the point.

Hook - why people should care
Value - show the best use case, and tell them there are more; tell people what is the biggest problem you are solving; etc.

Keep it short.

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

@simona_o_neill3 awesome example of “show not tell” approach

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

Decided to roll with popular tips and mare it in ~1:15 mixed ScreenStudio and editing in CapCut (easier to shorten gaps and make captions) Welcome, if you wanna check the results 👀 https://youtu.be/O1ItUx1cH4A

Simona O'Neill · Answer

So here was my most recent demo/promo video for LinkedIn. Because I am demoing the product I made this video with there was no need to showcase the UI or individual features. Instead I am showing the end result (what the product does) and included a number of CTA's. https://app.canvid.com/share/fi_...

Rishiraj Chowdhury · Answer

Hey @kostyabolsh! 😄 Absolutely, a good demo video is essential nowadays! For creating demos with $0 production cost, I'd recommend using free screen recording tools like OBS Studio or Loom. As for tips, keep it engaging by focusing on your product's key features, maintain a clear, concise narrative, and use annotations to highlight important points. Lastly, ensure good lighting and clear audio. Can't wait to see what you come up with for mgmate! 😍

Abhra Chakraborty · Answer

Hey @kostyabolsh! 😄 It's awesome that you're diving into demo videos. For zero-cost production, you can achieve a lot with just a smartphone and some creativity. Use free editing tools like DaVinci Resolve or Shotcut. As for tips, keep it short and focused, highlight key features, and add a personal touch. Don't forget to use natural light and clear audio. A simple script can make a huge difference too. Good luck with mgmate! 🚀

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Respect your audience's time. Aim for a video under 2 minutes that delivers the key features and benefits.

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Focus on visuals! Showcase your product in action through clear demonstrations and screen recordings. Let viewers see how it solves their problems.

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Don't leave viewers hanging! Tell them what you want them to do next, whether it's visiting your website, signing up for a trial, or contacting you.

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Start strong with a captivating intro that highlights your product's value proposition. Aim to grab attention within the first 10 seconds and keep viewers engaged.

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

I like easygoing demos with founders in Loom or ScreenStudio: Like ShipFast demo with Marc Lou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Pb3v_GpoE&t=1s Or more recently by David from TidyCal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjVhiGTcySc&t=56s

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

@millerbarbara9 makes total sense

Making ask at the end  of video less boring is a separate art

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

@bar_naby agree

Developed a habit to watch even short demos on X2

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

@kan_singh agree

That’s what the demo are needed for !

Kostya Bolshukhin · Answer

@jaimy I guess it’s the same as with the posts — the hook carries 50% of work

Tips for your product demo video?

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