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How to record a
product update
without a film crew.

You can record a useful product update video with an iPhone, a clear message and a quiet place to speak.

01 / The point

Explain the change, then the next step

Start by explaining what changed, who it helps and what viewers can do next. Then record a few takes and choose the clearest version of each section.

InOne brings a script, teleprompter and camera together on iOS. With InOne Pro, you can also review cuts, combine selected takes and add captions before exporting.

02 / Audience

Decide who the update is for

An existing customer may want to know how a change affects their current workflow. A prospective customer may first need to understand the problem your product solves. Pick a primary audience and explain any context they need.

Avoid trying to announce every change in a single short video. Give the most useful update room to breathe, and link viewers to more detailed information when appropriate.

03 / The script

Use a four-part script

A simple product update can answer four questions:

  1. What changed? Name the update in plain language.
  2. Who is it for? Describe the people or situation it helps.
  3. Why does it matter? Explain the practical benefit without overstating it.
  4. What should viewers do next? Tell them where to learn more or how to get started.

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Replace the example with details you have verified for your own product. For more on spoken scripts, see How to write a short video script.

04 / Setup

Make the setup easy to repeat

Position your iPhone at eye level, face a light source and choose a quiet location. Check the background and record a short sound and framing test. Select portrait or landscape based on where the update will be watched.

Put your script into InOne and adjust its appearance so you can read comfortably. Use automatic scrolling at a manageable speed or try Follow My Voice, which is designed to follow your speech when device speech recognition is available.

InOne countdown before recording, with the script placed over the camera
A short countdown gives you a moment to face the lens before the take starts.

05 / Takes

Record more than one version

Speak as though you are explaining the update to one customer. If you stumble, pause and say the sentence again. Record a second take if you want to try a shorter explanation or a different opening.

Keep your camera position and lighting consistent between takes. This helps make the visual change less noticeable if you later join clips.

06 / The edit

Review the message and edit

Check that every product claim is accurate and that the action you suggest is available to the intended audience. With InOne Pro, you can review the transcript, choose cuts and combine the strongest clips from different takes. InOne can find filler words and long pauses, but you decide what to remove.

InOne editor marking filler words and pauses as cuts that can be restored
Detected fillers and pauses are marked on the transcript. Restore any cut you want to keep.

Add captions if useful, check them for product names and other details, and watch the complete video before exporting. If the update needs a product demonstration, pair the talking-head video with suitable, accurate visuals in your final publishing process.

07 / Length

How long should a product update video be?

Make it long enough to explain the change and next step clearly. Rehearse aloud, remove repetition and let the importance of the update determine the length rather than targeting an arbitrary number of seconds.

Explore InOne to prepare and record your next update. For the read itself, see How to read a teleprompter naturally.