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How to Create a Custom Vim Demo Video

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This guide will walk you through the process of creating a polished demo video using tools like Google Slides and iMovie. You'll be combining pre-made demo content with a custom intro and voiceover.

✅ What You’ll Need

  • Access to the [Vim Demo Library]
  • Google Slides (via your Vim Google Workspace)
  • iMovie (Mac users)
  • Stock music file (🎵here)

For voiceovers, either:

⏯️ Step 1: Download Relevant Demo(s)

  1. Go to the [Vim Demo Library] and locate the out-of-the-box demo(s) relevant to your use case.
  2. Click to download the demo video files from Vimeo (usually in .mp4 format).
  3. Save them in a local folder for easy access later.

Tip: Download multiple demos if you plan to showcase different features or workflows in one video.

🎨 Step 2: Create the Custom Intro Slide

  1. Use Google Slides to create an opening graphic for your demo.
    • Here is a template you can use to show the Vim logo and requesting company’s logo side by side.
  2. Go to File → Download → PNG to export the slide as an image.

Best Practice: Use Vim brand colors and fonts for consistency. You can find all of our brand assets in the Brand Package. 

🎬 Step 3: Open iMovie and Assemble the Timeline

  1. Open iMovie (which should already be loaded onto your Mac) and create a New Movie project.
  2. Drag in the following assets in this order:
    • Intro slide image (from Step 2)
    • Demo video(s) (from Step 1)
    • Closing slide (use this or upload your own)
  3. Adjust the timing:
    • Set the intro and closing slides to display for 3–5 seconds.
    • Trim the demo clips if needed.

Optional: Add “fade to black” transitions between clips.

🎵 Step 4: Add Music

  1. Download the approved background track from this link: Here
  2. Drag the music file into iMovie’s audio timeline.
  3. Lower the music volume to ~10% so it doesn't overpower the voiceover.

Tip: Preview the video at this stage to check pacing and transitions.

🎤 Step 5: Add a Voiceover

Option A: Record Your Own

  1. Navigate to Window → Record Voiceover in iMovie to record narration directly.
  2. Speak clearly and follow a script if you have one.
  3. Adjust the audio levels after recording.

Option B: Use ElevenLabs.io (AI Voiceover)

  1. Go to https://www.elevenlabs.io and log in.
  2. Paste your script and select a voice (Matilda is recommended). 
  3. Download the generated voiceover file.
  4. Import it into iMovie and align it with the demo visuals.

✅ Final Steps

  • Watch the full video to ensure:
    • Slide timing feels natural
    • Music is balanced with voiceover
    • No misspeaks or awkward cuts
  • Export the video:
    • Navigate to the export button in the top right of iMovie. Select “Export File”
    • Choose 1080p resolution (or whatever is highest) and export as .mp4
  • Save the final video in the appropriate shared folder or upload to Vimeo or Youtube.

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