Open Source Showcase

Storyboard

What happens, frame by frame.

Open Source Showcase at 0.0s — Hook — 0.0s · HookA screen recording of a video editing software window, specifically Adobe After Effects, showing multiple layers in the timeline and a preview of a video project.

Open Source Showcase at 5.8s — Alternative Introduction — 5.8s · Alternative IntroductionA hand holding a smartphone displaying a software interface with multiple layers and controls. The screen shows a design or editing tool with various panels and sliders.

Open Source Showcase at 11.7s — Feature Demonstration — 11.7s · Feature DemonstrationA screen recording of a video editing software interface, showing multiple layers and controls. The cursor is selecting or adjusting a layer.

Open Source Showcase at 17.6s — Comparison — 17.6s · ComparisonA hand holding a small spherical camera with a lens and a blue cord attached. The software interface of an editing tool is visible on the screen.

Open Source Showcase at 23.4s — Benefits Highlight — 23.4s · Benefits HighlightA screen recording of a graphic design software window, showing a hand holding a spherical object with a camera lens. The software interface includes various panels and controls.

Open Source Showcase at 29.2s — Call To Action — 29.2s · Call To ActionA software interface is visible on a screen, showing an image editing tool with multiple layers and tools. The cursor is active and appears to be using a clone stamp tool.

Beat sheet

The structure that holds attention.

0–5.85sProblem Introduction
introduce the need for an alternative Visual: screen recording of Adobe After Effects Audio: silence
5.85–11.7sAlternative Introduction
introduce the open-source alternative Visual: hand holding a smartphone with the Compositor interface Audio: silence
11.7–17.55sFeature Demonstration
demonstrate the tool's features Visual: screen recording of Compositor with multiple layers and controls Audio: silence
17.55–23.4sComparison
compare the alternative to the original Visual: hand holding a small spherical camera with the Compositor interface Audio: silence
23.4–29.24sBenefits Highlight
highlight the benefits of the alternative Visual: screen recording of Compositor with various panels and controls Audio: silence
29.24–35.09sCall To Action
encourage the viewer to try the alternative Visual: screen recording of Compositor with the clone stamp tool Audio: silence

Recreate it

The shot script, for your niche.

tech reviewers, software developers, and open-source advocates

1

0-5.85s · static screen recording

show {SOFTWARE} interface with multiple layers

Role: introduce the need for an alternative

2

5.85-11.7s · hand holding a smartphone

display {PRODUCT} interface with multiple layers and controls

Role: introduce the open-source alternative

3

11.7-17.55s · static screen recording

demonstrate {PRODUCT} features with multiple layers and controls

Role: show the tool's capabilities

4

17.55-23.4s · hand holding a small device with {PRODUCT} interface

compare {PRODUCT} to {SOFTWARE}

Role: highlight the differences

5

23.4-29.24s · static screen recording

show {PRODUCT} benefits with various panels and controls

Role: emphasize the advantages

6

29.24-35.09s · static screen recording

use the {PRODUCT} clone stamp tool

Role: encourage the viewer to try the alternative

Voiceover template

I was tired of using {SOFTWARE} and its bloated features, so I created {PRODUCT} as a free and open-source alternative. It has all the essential tools I need, without the unnecessary extras. With {PRODUCT}, I can work more efficiently and effectively. The entire app is only {SIZE}MB, compared to {SOFTWARE}'s {LARGE_SIZE}MB. I'm excited to share {PRODUCT} with the community and hope you'll give it a try.

video editorsreframe the script to focus on video editing features and compare to Adobe Premiere

graphic designersreframe the script to focus on graphic design features and compare to Adobe Illustrator

digital artistsreframe the script to focus on digital art features and compare to Adobe Photoshop

Why it wins

The part that is not luck.

The video went viral due to its high bookmark rate and low like rate, indicating that viewers found the content informative and useful. The video's short length and concise demonstration of the tool's features also contributed to its virality.

high bookmark rate, low like rate, save-worthy info

CTA: Develop a clear and concise script

Remake prompt

Paste this into your tool.

Make a vertical short (9:16) using the "Open Source Showcase" format.

Inspired by: https://x.com/robbietilton/status/2100946395972976843
Length: 35.09s

Beat sheet:
1. 0–5.85s — Problem Introduction: introduce the need for an alternative Visual: screen recording of Adobe After Effects Audio: silence
2. 5.85–11.7s — Alternative Introduction: introduce the open-source alternative Visual: hand holding a smartphone with the Compositor interface Audio: silence
3. 11.7–17.55s — Feature Demonstration: demonstrate the tool's features Visual: screen recording of Compositor with multiple layers and controls Audio: silence
4. 17.55–23.4s — Comparison: compare the alternative to the original Visual: hand holding a small spherical camera with the Compositor interface Audio: silence
5. 23.4–29.24s — Benefits Highlight: highlight the benefits of the alternative Visual: screen recording of Compositor with various panels and controls Audio: silence
6. 29.24–35.09s — Call To Action: encourage the viewer to try the alternative Visual: screen recording of Compositor with the clone stamp tool Audio: silence

Shot script:
1. 0-5.85s — static screen recording show {SOFTWARE} interface with multiple layers (Role: introduce the need for an alternative)
2. 5.85-11.7s — hand holding a smartphone display {PRODUCT} interface with multiple layers and controls (Role: introduce the open-source alternative)
3. 11.7-17.55s — static screen recording demonstrate {PRODUCT} features with multiple layers and controls (Role: show the tool's capabilities)
4. 17.55-23.4s — hand holding a small device with {PRODUCT} interface compare {PRODUCT} to {SOFTWARE} (Role: highlight the differences)
5. 23.4-29.24s — static screen recording show {PRODUCT} benefits with various panels and controls (Role: emphasize the advantages)
6. 29.24-35.09s — static screen recording use the {PRODUCT} clone stamp tool (Role: encourage the viewer to try the alternative)

Fill the {PLACEHOLDERS} with your own niche and topic. Shoot it your way — this is the skeleton, not the skin.