Feature announcement videos
A feature announcement video shows an existing audience what changed and why it matters. Motionly can help create a short branded release clip from a feature brief and product visuals.
When to use this workflow
Product and customer marketing teams announcing a release through email, social posts, a changelog or an in-app message.
A motion video example
An existing example from our public showcase, included to illustrate the visual style. The storyboard below is a separate sample brief you can adapt. Explore more videos.
What to bring
Supply the feature name, availability, exact interaction and any plan restrictions. Decide whether the viewer is an existing user or a prospective customer; they need different amounts of context.
A storyboard you can adapt
Name the change
Use the feature's actual name and a simple benefit.
Show the new interaction
Demonstrate where it lives and what the user does.
Reveal the result
Give the updated state enough time to read.
Explain access
Tell viewers where to find it and whether there are prerequisites.
Copy this video brief
Replace the bracketed fields with your product details, then paste the brief into Motionly with your URL.
Create a 15-second feature announcement for [feature] in [product URL]. Existing users can now [action]. Show [screen/control] and [result]. Mention [availability]. End with 'Try it in [location]'. Use current UI labels.
Review before sharing
- The feature is available to the audience receiving the video.
- The video shows how to find it.
- Availability and plan details are accurate.
What this workflow delivers
Keep planned functionality distinct from released functionality. Do not demonstrate a roadmap concept as though users can access it today.
Choose a supported output format for the destination, then review the rendered video. See current plans and credits before starting a larger production run.
Common questions
Can I make a video for each release?
Reuse the structure, then update the feature, screen and availability. Review every version; releases rarely share exactly the same workflow.
Should I explain the whole product again?
For existing customers, focus on the change. For a public announcement, add enough context to understand the product first.
Make a video for your product
Bring your URL and an adapted brief. Review the result, then refine it in chat.
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