Custom backgrounds that make demo videos look intentional

A raw desktop chrome distracts. A soft background frames the product so zooms and captions read as design — not as “someone shared their screen.”

Backgrounds that help

• Subtle gradients that match brand color without neon glow
• Rounded product window with breathing room
• Avoid busy wallpapers that fight the UI
• Keep captions contrast-safe against the look

In practice

Pick a look once, record the walkthrough, let polish land, export. Backgrounds are part of the cut — not a separate After Effects job.