What is a Migration Guide video?
A migration guide explains how to move from one product or version to another. It organizes preparation, the move itself, and checks to perform afterward.
When to use a Migration Guide video
Use this format when the audience needs to understand the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move. It works best when the viewer has one clear reason to watch and the source material supports a useful answer, demonstration or explanation. Before drafting, write down what the viewer already knows and what they should be able to do or explain afterward. That decision helps set the right amount of context and keeps the video from turning into a tour of unrelated material.
- When viewers need a focused explanation of the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move.
- When a team needs a reusable explanation for migration guide videos.
- When the source material can support a clear, accurate video brief.
A story arc for this format
Use this outline to plan the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move. Treat the timing and order as editorial choices; adapt them to the source material and the viewer's level of context. Keep each beat focused on one idea, and let the visual prove or clarify what the narration says.
| Beat | What to cover | Review check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. User goal | Name the task behind the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move. | Show the starting screen and any prerequisite. |
| 2. Product path | Follow the real labels and actions in order. | Keep one meaningful action in each scene. |
| 3. Result | Show the completed state or next useful action. | Verify it against the current product before export. |
Worked example: migration guide
Illustrative scenario: A fictional team moves a workspace from an older product version to a newer one. The video covers a backup, the documented migration sequence, and a post-move verification check.
Possible opening line: “Before you migrate, confirm the source version and make a backup.” Use it only as a writing prompt; replace the wording with your product's verified voice, terminology and details. For this format, build the middle around the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move.
Before publishing, check that the scene supports the spoken claim. Follow the supported sequence and include rollback or escalation guidance only when the product documentation provides it.
| Scene | Draft direction | Review question |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Before you migrate, confirm the source version and make a backup. | Does the intended viewer understand why to keep watching? |
| Context | A fictional team moves a workspace from an older product version to a newer one | List prerequisites before the migration steps. |
| Main beat | Show the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move. | Call out data or settings that need attention. |
| Close | Show the outcome or one appropriate next action. | Follow the supported sequence and include rollback or escalation guidance only when the product documentation provides it. |
How DemoVexa makes it
In New video, choose Product & Software > Migration Guide. This type gives Claude its own instructions for the brief, script, scene plan, and build. The idea field asks for the details this format needs; answer from your source material, and review the brief and script before building. Correct terminology, sequence, availability details and unsupported claims, then inspect the preview at the intended aspect ratio.
What to prepare
Provide the source and destination versions, approved migration instructions, prerequisites, and known limitations or rollback guidance.
Name the viewer, the point the video should communicate, and any boundaries the script must respect. Gather current interface labels and approved examples; leave unknown facts out or mark them for confirmation.
Production checklist for a clear migration guide video
Use the checklist during script and preview review. It is especially useful when the first draft contains more detail than the viewer needs.
- List prerequisites before the migration steps.
- Call out data or settings that need attention.
- Use the documented sequence.
- Include a verification step after the move.
- Check the sample scenario against the real product, source or approved material: Follow the supported sequence and include rollback or escalation guidance only when the product documentation provides it.
- Check captions, pronunciation and screen legibility in every format you plan to publish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should a migration guide video be?
Keep it long enough to explain the starting version, prerequisites, migration sequence, and checks after the move, and remove context the audience does not need. Start with the point, then give each necessary step or piece of evidence room to be understood.
Can I make a migration guide video without recording?
Yes. DemoVexa builds animated scenes from your workspace and brief, so a camera or screen recording is not required. Narration is optional; you can use an AI voiceover or make a video with captions.
Which formats and languages can a migration guide video use?
Videos can be made in 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1. Voiceover language depends on the provider you use; ElevenLabs supports up to 85 languages, while narration is optional.
What is a useful example of a migration guide video?
A fictional team moves a workspace from an older product version to a newer one. The video covers a backup, the documented migration sequence, and a post-move verification check. This is an illustrative outline, not a customer result or proof that a product has a particular capability. Replace the scenario with a verified workflow and approved data.
What should I check before publishing a migration guide video?
Start with the source material: Provide the source and destination versions, approved migration instructions, prerequisites, and known limitations or rollback guidance. Then review the exact screen labels, any claim about availability or outcomes, captions, permissions and the rendered preview. Follow the supported sequence and include rollback or escalation guidance only when the product documentation provides it.
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