Ask HN: How do people create those sleek looking demos for startups?

Article summary

The article asks how people create sleek-looking demos for startups, citing an example of a video with zooming and scrolling effects. The author is looking for straightforward tools to create similar demos. The discussion revolves around various tools and software that can be used to create such demos. Some commenters share their experiences and recommendations for different products.

Main themes

• Sleek demo creation
• Screen recording software
• Video editing tools
• Startup pitches
• Product demos
• Video production

What commenters say

• Screen Studio is a popular tool for creating sleek demos and is available for a one-time license purchase.
• Some commenters suggest that outsourcing demo creation might be a better use of time, rather than trying to create it in-house.
• The quality of the demo video in the example is questioned, with some commenters pointing out that it appears to be a person manipulating the mouse and scroll, rather than a smooth automated process.
• There are various alternative tools and software available for creating demos, including DaVinci Resolve, Camtasia, and Descript, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
• Some commenters express frustration with the lack of good options for creating sleek demos on Linux, while others suggest using tools like SimpleScreenRecorder or ffmpeg.
• The cost model of some demo creation tools, including subscription-based pricing, is a point of discussion, with some commenters preferring pay-once models.
• The use of hardware devices, such as the Blackmagic Atem Mini, can also be used to create high-quality demos, but may require additional equipment and expertise.
• Some commenters are looking forward to new products and features being released in the demo creation space, including Yarn and Arcade.