Limelight
What is a Demo Video?
A demo video is a short, pre-recorded video that shows a product in action to explain how it works and why it matters.
A demo video presents a product through a recorded screen capture or footage, usually narrated, to highlight key features and benefits. It is watched passively and is widely used on landing pages, in sales, and for onboarding because it can be reused at scale.
A demo video differs from an interactive demo, which the viewer clicks through, and from a live product walkthrough, which a presenter delivers in real time. It also differs from a screencast tutorial, since a demo video leans toward showcasing value rather than teaching a task in depth.
A clear demo video depends on viewers seeing exactly where you click and what you type. Limelight is a macOS screen recorder built for this: hit record and it captures your screen and exports a finished, cinematic demo video itself, auto-zooming on every click and smoothing the cursor. It also shows a cursor spotlight (⌃⌥1), an on-screen keystroke display (⌃⌥2) of the shortcuts you trigger, and freehand drawing (⌃⌥3) — all baked into the video, plus trim, cut, and speed editing before you export.
Why Limelight
- ▸A short, pre-recorded video showing a product in action
- ▸Watched passively, used for marketing and onboarding
- ▸Differs from interactive demos and live walkthroughs
- ▸Limelight records and exports the demo video itself, with cinematic auto-zoom plus a keystroke and cursor overlay baked in
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FAQ
- What is the difference between a demo video and a screencast tutorial?
- A demo video showcases a product's value to persuade, while a screencast tutorial teaches a specific task step by step. Both are recordings, but their intent differs.
- Does Limelight record demo videos?
- Yes. Limelight records your screen and exports the finished demo video itself, auto-zooming on clicks and smoothing the cursor, with your keystrokes, a cursor spotlight, and drawing shown on screen — no separate recorder needed.