How to make a clear product demo

EntireFeed teamPublished 2 min readProduction

Show one task, the real result, and captions that do not block it.

Jump toQuick answerShow one useful taskMake the demo clear without soundPlan your demoTry more than one openingKeep the demo currentPut it into practice

Quick answer

  • Choose one task and show the product doing it.
  • Make the demo clear when the sound is off.
  • Try different openings, but keep the real product steps.
  • Use the tool below to make a simple demo checklist.

Show one useful task

Do not show every feature. Pick one task people know. Show the product doing it and leave the result on screen.

Record the real product with sample data you can share. Cut long waits, but keep every important step. Only claim what the video shows.

Make the demo clear without sound

Use captions to tell the viewer what is happening. Keep text away from buttons and results. Check the video at phone size before posting.

  • Opening: name the task in a few words.
  • Demo: show the input, action, and result.
  • Ending: give one clear next step.

Plan your demo

Choose who will watch. Compare two openings. Then copy the demo checklist.

Who is watching?
Weak opening

“Introducing AppName — the all-in-one platform for modern teams.”

Strong opening

“Watch us turn a messy inbox into a clean weekly plan in 20 seconds.”

State the task and the visible result instead of describing the product.

Your beat checklist

  1. Opening: Watch us turn a messy inbox into a clean weekly plan in 20 seconds. — state the task and the visible result instead of describing the product.
  2. Demonstration: show the input, the relevant action and the output, without cutting across the proof.
  3. Captions: explain the action in a few words and keep text clear of the controls and the result.
  4. Ending: give one next step that fits the demonstration.
  5. Check the final video at phone size with sound off before approval.

Workflows for mobile apps

Try more than one opening

The same demo can help different people. Change the opening to match each problem. Keep the real product steps the same. Name each version clearly.

Use EntireFeed tools to cut, narrate, and caption each version. Check the speech, screen details, and opening before posting.

Keep the demo current

Record the demo again when the product changes. Old screens can confuse new users.

Put it into practice

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