Remotion Createby remotion-dev

Remotion Create Skill.

Get from a video brief to the right project and composition structure without burying the preview until the end.

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Source Review · Remotion CreateSKILL.md

Task Video Produces • A new or reused Remotion project • A composition registered with suitable video settings • A running Studio preview for iterative review Before You Start Node.js, Git, package installation, Remotion Studio, and the related composition/layout references.

Editorial summary · source reviewed 2026-10-07 · not a generated example

01 What It Does

Remotion Create: Start a Video Project

A safe scaffolding and early-preview workflow that dispatches a new video to the correct composition and editing guidance.

Source-based workflowNot an execution benchmark

The Working Approach

Remotion Create handles the opening phase of a new Remotion video: inspect the destination, scaffold only when needed, and open Studio as soon as the project can run. Existing projects are reused instead of being overwritten with another starter.

After setup, it routes the job by video structure. A sequence of editable media clips, a multi-scene composition, and a simple standalone scene need different authoring choices. The skill points to those references before timeline code is written and directs subsequent changes to the wider Remotion best-practices guidance.

Expected Deliverables

A new or reused Remotion project
A composition registered with suitable video settings
A running Studio preview for iterative review

See the Example Brief

From Brief to Review

01
Inspect the Destination
Check for an existing project and meaningful files. Use a new subfolder when the chosen location is already occupied.
02
Scaffold and Preview
Create the blank starter only if necessary, install its dependencies, and open Studio before building the composition.
03
Choose the Video Structure
Identify whether the brief needs independently editable clips, multiple scenes, or a single composition, then follow the corresponding references.

02 When to Use It

When to Use It

Node.js, Git, package installation, Remotion Studio, and the related composition/layout references.

A Good Fit

A First Remotion VideoUseful when the task includes project setup as well as the opening composition.
Visible IterationAn early Studio preview lets the viewer steer the video while the agent is still building it.

Limits to Check

Not Every Follow-UpThe source positions this as a creation entry point, with later edits routed to broader Remotion guidance.
No Automatic CleanupMeaningful hidden files and an existing repository are not disposable starter clutter.

Bring These Inputs

Project LocationProvide the intended folder and note whether it already contains a Remotion project.
Video BriefDescribe the message, duration, aspect ratio, and scene or clip structure.
Source AssetsSupply footage, audio, images, and any requested styling framework.

03 Decisions That Matter

Decisions That Matter

Preview Comes Early
The process exposes a real video workspace before the creative implementation is complete.
Structure Follows Editing Needs
Independent clips are authored as separate nodes when they need independent Studio edits.

04 Try a Focused Brief

Try a Focused Brief

The example brief below has not been tested. Check the skill’s setup before using it.

Review the Setup

Load the complete skill and its linked references. The documented create-video command creates a video project; it is not a Skill installation command.

Upstream Source File

https://github.com/remotion-dev/skills/blob/32b241b97f4e0e4ab61fe9a41b05e6e64503f8c5/skills/remotion-create/SKILL.md

Node.js, Git, package installation, Remotion Studio, and the related composition/layout references.

Start With One Deliverable

Adapt the scope, source material and constraints in this brief before running the skill.

Example Brief

Use Remotion Create to start a 20-second product walkthrough in a new subfolder of this workspace. Inspect the folder first and preserve existing files. Open Studio after scaffolding, then plan three scenes using the supplied screenshots. Keep each independently editable clip as its own authored JSX node.

Inspect the Result

Check the actual output against these observable criteria.

Existing meaningful files remain intact.
Studio opens before substantial composition work.
Composition settings and scene structure match the brief.

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05 Source and License

Source and License

This page describes the pinned source revision linked below. Upstream behavior and requirements can change.

Source Owner: remotion-dev
Repository: remotion-dev/skills
Skill File: skills/remotion-create/SKILL.md
License: Not confirmed — review the upstream terms before reuse.
Reviewed Snapshot: 2026-10-07 · 32b241b97f4e

Editorial Source Summary

A safe scaffolding and early-preview workflow that dispatches a new video to the correct composition and editing guidance.

Original summary by OpenDesign, based on the linked source. Repository stars are a dated popularity signal, not skill usage or a quality score.

06 Questions Before You Start

Questions Before You Start

Will it create another project inside an existing one?

The instructions say to skip scaffolding when a project already exists.

Is Tailwind mandatory?

No. The starter command shown is blank and without Tailwind; a separate reference handles Tailwind when requested.

Can I edit individual clips in Studio?

The creation guidance calls for separate JSX nodes for clips that need independent editing, with further timeline rules in the video-editing reference.

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Make Room for the Next Design Iteration.

Keep your brief, source material and design work together in a local workspace. Check the skill’s own setup before adding it to your workflow.

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