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, 2026·2 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.

170Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

171Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

172Guide

Jul 9, 2026·3 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.

173Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

174Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

175Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

176Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

177Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

178Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

179Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

180Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

181Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 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.

182Comparison

Jul 9, 2026·4 min read

The Best Canva Video Alternatives for Product Videos (2026)

Canva is great for quick template videos, less so for on-brand product motion. Here are the best Canva video alternatives in 2026 and how to pick one.

183Comparison

Jul 9, 2026·3 min read

The Best CapCut Alternatives for Product Videos (2026)

CapCut is built for hands-on social editing, not on-brand product motion. Here are the best CapCut alternatives in 2026 and how to choose the right one.

184Comparison

Jul 9, 2026·3 min read

The Best VEED Alternatives for Product Videos (2026)

VEED is a strong browser editor, but editing isn't generating. Here are the best VEED alternatives in 2026 for on-brand launch and product videos.

185Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Vertical Video Dimensions & Specs: Reels, TikTok & Shorts (2026)

Exact vertical video dimensions for 2026 — 1080×1920 pixel sizes, 9:16 aspect ratio, safe zones, and length limits for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and Stories.

186Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

User Onboarding Videos: A Playbook for Activation

A good onboarding video turns signups into active users. Here's where onboarding videos belong, what they should show, and how to make a set fast.

187Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

How to Add Captions to a Video (Auto Captions, 2026)

Most people watch on mute, so captions aren't optional. Here's how to add captions to a video, the styles that read best, and how to skip the step entirely.

188Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Kinetic Typography: Animated Text That Sells (2026)

Kinetic typography turns words into motion — and carries most great product videos. Here's what makes it work, where to use it, and how to generate it.

189Guide

Jul 8, 2026·3 min read

How to Make a Pitch Video for Investors (2026 Guide)

A pitch video gets your startup understood in 60 seconds. Here's the structure investors expect, what to show, and how to make one without a film crew.

190Playbook

Jul 8, 2026·2 min read

How to Announce Your Funding Round with a Video

A funding announcement video turns a raise into a moment your market notices. Here's what to include, where to post it, and how to make one in minutes.

191Guide

Jul 8, 2026·3 min read

How to Make a Product Video Ad That Converts (2026)

A product video ad has three seconds to earn attention and one job to drive a click. Here's the structure that converts on paid feeds — and how to make one.

192Guide

Jul 8, 2026·3 min read

Landing Page Videos: Hero Video Best Practices (2026)

A hero video can lift landing page conversions — if it's the right kind. Here's what a landing page video should do, where to place it, and how to make one.