Changelog videos that show what shipped.
A short clip per feature turns release notes into something people share. Record each change, let Dolly direct it, and post the same clip on your changelog, X and LinkedIn.
How do you make a changelog or release notes video?
Record a 10 to 30-second clip of each new feature in Dolly, starting on the new thing rather than the menu that leads there. Use one saved preset so every release looks like a series, insert a title card with the feature name and add a short music track. Export 16:9 for your changelog, 1:1 for LinkedIn and a GIF for the GitHub release.
Who it’s for: Product, engineering and marketing teams that ship often and publish a changelog, release notes or a “what's new” post.
Open with what shipped.
A title card with the feature name, made in Dolly.
How to make a changelog video in Dolly.
4 steps, most of them automatic.
- One clip per featureTen to thirty seconds each. Start on the new thing, not the menu that leads there.
- Same look every releaseApply your preset so the changelog feels like one series.
- Name itInsert a title card with the version and feature name; your brand kit sets the logo, color and font.
- Post everywhere16:9 for the changelog page, 1:1 for LinkedIn, the X preset for X, a GIF for the GitHub release.
Settings that work, and what to avoid.
Recommended settings
- Changelog page
- 16:9, 1080p, 60 fps
- Social
- 1:1, 1080p
- GitHub release
- GIF, 720 px, 15 fps, or the Docs GIF preset
- Length
- 10 to 30 seconds per feature
Mistakes to avoid
- One long video for the whole release. One clip per feature travels further.
- Opening on navigation. Start on the new thing.
- A new style every release. Your preset keeps it recognisable.
- Huge GIFs. Keep them short, or let the Docs GIF preset fit them under 10 MB.
Why video changelogs get read
Release notes tell people something changed. A clip shows them why they should care, and it travels: the same ten seconds works on your changelog, in a post and in the next sales email. See ours on the changelog.
Changelog and release videos: questions
How do I make a changelog video?
Record a short clip of each new feature, keep one look with a preset, add a title card and music, and export in the shapes you post.
How long should a feature announcement video be?
10 to 30 seconds per feature. For a big release, a series of short clips works better than one long video.
Can Dolly export GIFs for GitHub releases?
Yes, with Pro or Lifetime: GIF at 480, 720 or 1080 px, 10 to 30 fps, looping. The Docs GIF preset fits it under 10 MB.
Can I add the version number to the video?
Yes. Insert a title card or text with the version and feature name; the brand kit applies your logo, color and font.
Related
Roll camera.
Screen Studio quality. Free. No 5-minute limit.
First time: open Dolly, click Done, then System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway (macOS 13–14: right-click Dolly → Open). Once only. Installation help