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title: How to Create a Custom Vim Demo Video
description: Learn how to create a custom Vim demo video using Google Slides and iMovie, complete with a custom intro, music, and voiceover.
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# [How to Create a Custom Vim Demo Video](https://enablementportal.getvim.com/marketing-sales-enablement-portal/how-to-create-a-custom-vim-demo-video)

 Written by [Vim](https://enablementportal.getvim.com/marketing-sales-enablement-portal/author/vim) | Sep 23, 2025, 7:30:56 PM

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](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHw5_ohlRSC3ZnMm8lfBTm12tZf594Bc/view?usp=drive_link))

For voiceovers, either:

- [ElevenLabs.io](http://elevenlabs.io/) account, or
- Microphone for voice recording

## **⏯️ 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](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17QPCeg6s_7CD2J61lXq4jA784oZsHyNLltiIHuKK8OE/edit?usp=sharing) 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](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-FQjyZZXcd7P3oujV2aKrPHBQPuMeyZS?usp=drive_link). 

## **🎬 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](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14FSu6ibp2v13RDY73-g2dWtaUd8o5EZl/view?usp=drive_link) 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](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHw5_ohlRSC3ZnMm8lfBTm12tZf594Bc/view?usp=drive_link)
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](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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