Customized Tool Inserts Animated Video

TracetoForge Promo Video Storyboard
Target Length: 30-45 seconds
Best Tool: Runway Gen-3 (for animated clips) + CapCut (for assembly, text, music)
Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (vertical for Reels/TikTok/Shorts) OR 16:9 (YouTube/Twitter)

Scene 1: The Hook (0-3s)
Text on screen: "Stop paying $40 for generic tool inserts."
Visual: Dark background, bold white text, quick fade in
File: None needed, create in CapCut

Scene 2: Snap a Photo (3-7s)
Text on screen: "Snap a photo."
Visual: IMG_3812.jpeg (Kobalt pliers on paper)
Animation: Zoom into the tool, slight camera movement. Use Runway to add subtle motion.
Transition: Quick cut or swipe

Scene 3: Upload & Trace (7-12s)
Text on screen: "Upload. Edges detected instantly."
Visual: Screenshot 2026-02-15 200257.png (cropped photo in editor, Trace step)
Then: Screenshot 2026-02-15 200228.png (same tool with crop UI visible)
Animation: Quick crossfade between the two. Show the Detect Edges button.

Scene 4: Configure (12-17s)
Text on screen: "Set dimensions. Pick your mode."
Visual: Screenshot 2026-02-15 195214.png (Configure step with traced pliers, orange outline, dimension markers showing 100mm)
Animation: Slow zoom on the traced outline with the orange measurement markers visible. This is a key "wow" screenshot showing the auto-detected edge points.

Scene 5: 3D Preview (17-22s)
Text on screen: "Preview in 3D. Gridfinity compatible."
Visual: Screenshot 2026-02-15 192313.png (3D preview of Gridfinity bin with tool cavity)
Then: Screenshot 2026-02-15 192443.png (same but with finger notch added)
Animation: Crossfade or use Runway to animate the 3D view rotating slightly.

Scene 6: Export & Slice (22-30s)
Text on screen: "Export. Slice. Print."
Visual sequence (quick cuts, 2s each):

Screenshot 2026-02-15 192653.png (Creality K1C slicer with the Gridfinity bin loaded)
Screenshot 2026-02-15 193439.png (slicer view with orange cross-section showing the cavity)
Screenshot 2026-02-15 201632.png (larger Gridfinity bin variant in slicer, angled view)
Animation: Fast cuts with a "building" energy. This is where the music should peak.


Scene 7: Multiple Tools (30-35s)
Text on screen: "Any tool. Any size."
Visual: Screenshot 2026-02-15 201029.png (pliers traced with dimensions, ready for Gridfinity export)
Then: Screenshot 2026-02-15 201559.png (two objects on the slicer build plate)
Animation: Quick side-by-side or fast crossfade

Scene 8: CTA (35-45s)
Text on screen:

"Skip the CAD. Keep the Precision."
"tracetoforge.com"
"STL / 3MF / SVG / DXF"
Visual: OG image (public/og-image.png) or landing page screenshot
Animation: Fade in text, hold for 3-4 seconds


Production Notes
Music
Pick something upbeat and techy from CapCut's free library. Maker/workshop vibes work well. Avoid anything too generic or corporate.
Text Style

Bold, white text with slight drop shadow
Use TracetoForge orange (#F97316) for accent words
Keep text large for mobile viewing
No more than 6-8 words per text overlay

Pacing

Scenes 1-4: Building (slower, show the process)
Scenes 5-6: Payoff (faster cuts, energy ramps up)
Scene 7-8: Confidence + CTA (calm, assured)

File Mapping (Quick Reference)
SceneFile(s)2IMG_3812.jpeg3Screenshot ...200257.png, ...200228.png4Screenshot ...195214.png5Screenshot ...192313.png, ...192443.png6Screenshot ...192653.png, ...193439.png, ...201632.png7Screenshot ...201029.png, ...201559.png8og-image.png
Versions to Make

9:16 vertical (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)
16:9 horizontal (Twitter, YouTube, website embed)
1:1 square (Instagram feed, optional)