The journal

Motion, launches, and the craft of shipping in public.

Practical guides on AI product launch videos, SaaS explainers, and motion design for teams that ship often.

Jul 9, 2026·5 min read

How to Compress a Video Without Losing Quality (2026)

Big video files won't upload, email, or load fast. How to compress a video without wrecking the quality — the settings that matter and the tools that help.

50Guide

Jul 9, 2026·7 min read

Types of Animation: A Guide for Product Marketing (2026)

The main types of animation — 2D, 3D, motion graphics, stop motion, and more — explained simply, with which one to use for product and marketing videos.

51Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Make Faceless Videos That Still Convert (2026)

You don't need to be on camera to make great video. How to make faceless videos with motion graphics — for founders, brands, and anyone who'd rather not film.

52Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Turn a Presentation Into a Video (2026)

Slides are static; video moves. How to turn a presentation or PowerPoint into a video people actually watch — and why motion beats exported slides.

53Guide

Jul 9, 2026·9 min read

The Best Loom Alternatives for Product & Demo Videos (2026)

Loom is great for quick screen recordings — less so for polished, on-brand product videos. The best Loom alternatives in 2026, and when to use each.

54Guide

Jul 9, 2026·9 min read

After Effects Alternatives for Motion Graphics (2026)

After Effects is powerful but slow to learn and slower to use. The best After Effects alternatives in 2026 — from prompt-first AI to lightweight editors.

55Guide

Jul 9, 2026·8 min read

The Best Powtoon Alternatives for Animated Videos (2026)

Powtoon's templates can look dated for a modern product. The best Powtoon alternatives in 2026 for on-brand animated explainers and marketing videos.

56Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·5 min read

How to Make a GIF From a Video (2026 Guide)

Product GIFs are perfect for changelogs, emails, and social. How to make a GIF from a video, the size limits to respect, and how to generate one on brand.

57Guide

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

YouTube Video Specs: Size, Length & Dimensions (2026)

The exact YouTube video specs for 2026 — resolution, aspect ratio, length limits, file size, and thumbnail dimensions — plus specs for Shorts and ads.

58Guide

Jul 9, 2026·5 min read

LinkedIn Video Specs & Best Practices (2026)

The LinkedIn video specs that matter in 2026 — aspect ratio, length, size, and captions — plus how to make B2B video that actually performs in the feed.

59Guide

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

Video Ad Specs for Facebook, Instagram & TikTok (2026)

The video ad specs that matter in 2026 — aspect ratio, length, and size for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok — plus how to cut every format from one master.

60Guide

Jul 9, 2026·8 min read

12 Types of Marketing Videos (and When to Use Each)

The 12 types of marketing video every product team should know — what each one is for, how long it runs, and where it belongs in your funnel.

61Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·7 min read

How to Make Social Media Videos That Perform (2026)

A practical guide to social media video — the formats per platform, the hook rules, ideal lengths, and how to turn one video into a week of content.

62Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Make a Brand Video That People Remember (2026)

A brand video sells who you are, not just what you do. What to include, how long it should run, and how to make one on brand without a big production budget.

63Guide

Jul 9, 2026·7 min read

What Is Motion Graphics? Definition, Examples & Uses (2026)

Motion graphics is designed animation — type, shapes, and graphics that move with purpose. What it is, how it differs from animation, and where to use it.

64Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·7 min read

How to Make an Explainer Video (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)

An explainer video makes a complex product click in under 90 seconds. The exact structure, script, length, and how to make one with AI — no editor needed.

65Guide

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Make a Promo Video That Actually Sells (2026)

A promo video sells a product, event, or offer in 15–60 seconds. The structure, the hook, the placements, and how to make one with AI — no editor required.

66Guide

Jul 9, 2026·7 min read

How to Make a Marketing Video That Converts (2026)

A step-by-step guide to making a marketing video: the types, the structure, the length per channel, and how to produce them at speed with AI.

67Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Make an Animated Video (No Skills Needed, 2026)

You can make a polished animated video from a text prompt — no After Effects, no animator. The styles, the steps, and the tools that make it possible in 2026.

68Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Make a Testimonial Video That Builds Trust (2026)

Testimonial videos turn happy customers into your best salespeople. The questions to ask, the structure, and how to polish them with motion graphics.

69Guide

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

Video Aspect Ratio Guide: Every Size You Need (2026)

16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 — which video aspect ratio to use for each platform, the exact pixel sizes, and how to export every cut from one project.

70Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·8 min read

Video Marketing Strategy: A 2026 Playbook for SaaS

A practical video marketing strategy for product teams — which videos to make, how they map to the funnel, and how to ship them consistently without a studio.

71Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Announce a Product (With a Video That Lands, 2026)

A product announcement lives or dies on the first impression. The structure, the channels, and how to pair your announcement with a video in minutes.

72Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·6 min read

How to Storyboard a Video (With a Free Template, 2026)

A storyboard turns a script into a plan you can shoot or animate. What to include, a simple template, and how AI can storyboard your video for you.