Plan a clear product demo

A screen recording should demonstrate actual behavior; generated footage is optional supporting material.

Workflow guideEditorial update 2026-10-13

Tools for this workflow

Descript, Runway, ElevenLabs

Start with this input

A scheduling app: find a free slot, invite a colleague, receive confirmation.

Follow the process

  1. Record the real three-step path with dummy data.
  2. Write narration that only describes visible behavior.
  3. Edit pauses and verify captions against audio.
  4. Export and watch from start to finish on a phone.

Reference output and acceptance criteria

Three visible actions, one clear outcome, no invented UI.

If it goes wrong

If footage is unreadable, re-record that step; do not replace it with an imaginary interface.

Time, cost and evidence

Planning estimate: allow 15โ€“30 minutes for a short first run and manual review. This is not a measured provider runtime. Use an eligible free allowance or review the linked plan before continuing; no guaranteed dollar cost.

Workflow design and an editorial reference output. No authenticated provider run is claimed. Product screens, available models and quotas can change.