A Guide to Remotion Studio

Remotion Studio is a powerful tool that allows you to create videos using code. In this guide, we will walk through the process of using Remotion Studio and discuss some examples of what you can do with it.

Getting started with Remotion

To get started with Remotion Studio, you need to create a new project using the Remotion CLI. This will initialize a new project with the necessary files and dependencies. Once the project is created, you can start working on your compositions.

A composition in Remotion is a React component that defines the structure and content of your video. You can create multiple compositions and switch between them to see how they look.

To generate animations, you can use the built-in React components provided by Remotion, such as <Sequence>, <Spring>, and more. These components allow you to define transitions and effects for your video.

To preview your compositions, you can open Remotion Studio by running remotion run in the terminal at the root of your project. This will open a web-based editor where you can see your compositions and make changes in real-time.

Once you are satisfied with your video, you can use the remotion render command to generate the final output. This will create an MP4 file that you can use or share.

Creating composition props with Zod

In Remotion Studio, you can use composition props to create dynamic content. Props allow you to pass data to your composition and customize it according to your needs. Remotion Studio uses the Zod library to define and validate props.

By defining a schema with Zod, you can create props with different data types and constraints. For example, you can create string props, number props, boolean props, and more.

To create a prop, you can define a schema with Zod in your composition file. You can then use the prop in your composition component to render the content based on its value.

Remotion Studio provides a props panel that allows you to change the values of your props in real-time. This makes it easy to see how your composition will look with different data.

Dynamically changing background images

One of the powerful features of Remotion Studio is the ability to dynamically change background images. By using props and Zod, you can create a composition that allows you to switch between different background images.

To do this, you can define a prop for the background image in your composition schema. You can then pass different image URLs to the prop and update it using the props panel in Remotion Studio.

When you render the video, Remotion Studio will generate a sequence of frames with the specified background images. This creates a visual effect of switching between different backgrounds.

Rendering FFmpeg with Remotion

With the latest version of Remotion, you can now render videos directly from Remotion Studio using FFmpeg. This eliminates the need to use separate tools for rendering.

Remotion Studio provides a render options panel where you can specify the output format, video quality, frame rate, and more. Once you are satisfied with the settings, you can click the "Render video" button to start the rendering process.

Remotion Studio will run FFmpeg in the background and generate the final video file based on your settings. You can monitor the progress in the terminal and check the output in the specified output folder.

Conclusion

Remotion Studio is a powerful tool that allows you to create videos using code. With its intuitive interface and built-in features, you can easily create dynamic and visually appealing videos. Whether you want to create animations, customize props, or render videos, Remotion Studio provides the tools you need to bring your ideas to life.