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AI Video Tools Don't Know What Your App Looks Like So Demo the Real UI

帖子 A founder on r/SaaS said every AI video tool gave him "generic junk because they have no idea what my actual app looks like." What works: 30 seconds of your real UI, one task, captions on screen, each shot held until you can read it aloud. Link in the first reply. 第一条评论 https://autowhisper.xyz/en/playbook/dev-demo-video?utm_source=x&utm_campaign=playbook X 长文版 AI Video Tools Don't Know What…

A developer shared on the SaaS subreddit that AI video creation tools were producing generic demo videos for him without any understanding of the actual look and feel of his application. The ideal 30-second video consists of three main parts: first, displaying the problem or result without any logo animations; next, demonstrating a single task from start to finish with each screen held long enough for the viewer to read it; finally, incorporating captions that are consistent across all shots and convey one clear action and URL at the end.

Software sales depend on showcasing specific screens like filling out a report, checking an empty inbox, or using a button that replaces several minutes of manual work. If the model generates those screens that don't exist in your product, the video will misrepresent your application. The structure suggested for creating a demo video includes: 1) starting with the issue or outcome, 2) focusing on one main task, and 3) ensuring every screen is displayed for a sufficient duration and with consistent captions.

Tools like AutoWhisper can generate a demo video from your website by capturing the real pages and maintaining the exact text display.

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