remotion-video

Compose React components into deterministic frame-based Remotion video compositions.

15|1|Updated Jul 9, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/connorads/dotfiles --skill remotion-video
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Skill: remotion-video
Source: https://github.com/connorads/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/remotion-video
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/connorads/dotfiles --skill remotion-video

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates video production by turning React components into rendered videos, eliminating the need for complex video editing software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frame-Based Animation: Build deterministic, time-driven animations using useCurrentFrame() and interpolate().
  • Media Integration: Seamlessly incorporate video, images, GIFs, and audio into your compositions.
  • Use Case: Create an automated product demo video with animated text overlays, smooth transitions between scenes, and synchronized background music - all defined in code.

Quick Start

Create a 3-second video composition with a blue background and text that fades in over the first 30 frames.

Frequently Asked Questions about remotion-video

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create animated videos programmatically with React?

Remotion lets you build animated videos by composing React components into frame-based compositions. Use useCurrentFrame() to access frame data, interpolate() for motion, and media primitives like OffthreadVideo and Img to layer content, then render deterministically to video output.

Can I build video animations without video editing software?

Yes. Remotion eliminates the need for external video editors by letting you define animations entirely in React code. Write Composition entries, sequence scenes with Sequence/Series, and synchronize audio—the framework handles deterministic rendering to final video.

How do I synchronize audio and timed animations in a React-based video?

Remotion provides useCurrentFrame() and useVideoConfig() to tie animations to exact frame positions, and Audio primitives to embed sound tracks. Sequence and TransitionSeries let you layer timing across components so motion and audio stay in sync.

What media formats can I import into a Remotion video composition?

Remotion supports video via OffthreadVideo, images through Img, GIFs as image sources, and audio via Audio primitives. Use staticFile() to reference media assets, keeping all compositions JSON-serializable for Studio and render workflows.

Do I need to know React to build videos with Remotion?

Yes. Remotion requires React knowledge since compositions are React components. You'll use React hooks like useCurrentFrame(), manage component state, and understand JSX to structure animations and media layering.

What's the difference between using Remotion versus traditional video editing tools?

Remotion uses code-driven, deterministic rendering instead of manual keyframe editing. It suits automation, programmatic templates, and version-controlled animations, whereas traditional tools offer graphical interfaces better for one-off manual productions.