Nous Research · Launch Video Breakdown: Hook, Pacing & Motion Design
Hermes Agent now has multi-agent via the Kanban, new in v0.12.0. Agents claim tasks from a board, work in parallel, and hand off when blocked. You watch progress and unblock from one easy view inst…
Scene-by-scene timeline & spoken transcript
The Hook
Hermes Kanban Introduction & Command Line Interface
“Hermes Kanban is a multi-agent task coordinator. It's designed for anything that decomposes: code, research, design, ops.”
- On screen
- Hermes Kanban is a multi-agent ta $ hermes kanban create Code, research, design, ops - anything that decomposes.
- Camera
- Static, centered view of a terminal window, then a slight zoom out to reveal a larger Kanban board structure.
- Motion
- Text typing animation, terminal window reveal, subtle glow effects, and a quick transition to a wider view.
Product Reveal
Task Decomposition and Parallel Execution
“A director decomposes the brief into nine subtasks, then hands the work to the team. Agents claim tasks from the board, work in parallel, and hand off when blocked. You watch progress and unblock from one easy view.”
- On screen
- HERMES KANBAN INCOMING TASK "make a video about Hermes Kanban" @director READY @cinematographer design visual language @soundmixer scene 1 - title card scene 2 - task creation scene 3 - fun-cut scene 4 - textures scene 5 - deps resolve scene 6 - completion scene 7 - logo reveal @editor review and assemble BLOCKED RUNNING DONE When every clip is done, an editor assembles the cut. PREVIEW - output/final.mp4 The video you're watching is the one it just made.
- Camera
- Static, wide shot of the Kanban board, with elements animating within the frame. Occasional subtle camera shakes to emphasize transitions.
- Motion
- Cards moving between columns, connecting lines animating to show dependencies, progress bars filling, and status changes (READY, RUNNING, BLOCKED, DONE) with color shifts. The entire board then shrinks to reveal a 'preview' window.
Feature Teaser
Dynamic Kanban Workflow Visualization
“(No spoken dialogue — The music features a blend of pizzicato synths, a prominent sub-bass, and subtle 808s, creating a modern and slightly mysterious atmosphere. The overall sound design is clean and digital. High-energy audio transitions include a noticeable riser at [0:47] with a subsequent sub-bass drop/impact at [0:48].)”
- On screen
- NOUS RESEARCH HERMES AGENT KANBAN $ done.
- Camera
- Dynamic camera movements, panning across the Kanban board, zooming into specific task cards, and following the flow of tasks. The camera often rotates slightly to give a 3D perspective.
- Motion
- Complex choreography of task cards moving, resizing, and changing states. Interconnecting lines dynamically drawing and highlighting. The entire board rotates and shifts perspective, creating a sense of depth and activity. Text elements appear and disappear with subtle fades and glides.
Call to Action
Brand Reveal and Conclusion
“(No spoken dialogue — A final impactful sub-bass drop at [1:25] followed by a sustained synth pad.)”
- On screen
- NOUS RESEARCH HERMES AGENT KANBAN $ done.
- Camera
- Slow zoom out, revealing the full 'Nous Research' logo and product name, centered on a dark background.
- Motion
- Subtle glow and light leak effects on the text, with a clean, impactful reveal. The 'done.' text appears with a typewriter effect.
Motion design primitives
Synthesizable in Remotion · key components of the digital-kanban-workflow template.
TerminalTypewriterReveal
Text appears character by character within a terminal-like interface, often accompanied by a blinking cursor. The terminal window itself can animate into view.
+ Code construction recipe
Use `interpolate` for character opacity and position, simulating typing. Implement a blinking cursor with `loop` and `spring` for opacity. The terminal window can be a `div` with `border-radius` and `box-shadow`, animating its `scale` and `opacity`.
KanbanCardFlow
Kanban-style cards move smoothly between columns, change color based on status, and display connecting lines to other cards, indicating dependencies.
+ Code construction recipe
Utilize `spring` for smooth card movement between X/Y coordinates. Animate `background-color` and `border-color` based on status changes. SVG `path` elements can be used for connecting lines, animating their `stroke-dashoffset` to create a drawing effect.
DynamicBoardPerspective
The entire Kanban board rotates, pans, and zooms, creating a dynamic 3D perspective shift, often highlighting specific sections or tasks.
+ Code construction recipe
Apply CSS `transform` properties (rotateX, rotateY, translateX, translateY, scale) to a container `div` holding the Kanban board. Use `interpolate` with `ease-in-out` for smooth camera-like movements and perspective changes. Consider `perspective` property on the parent container for depth.
Style DNA & aesthetic system
Visual aesthetic
Typography
Motion
Special effects
Pacing & rhythm
Conceptual story rhythm
- 1
The Setup: Command & Control
Purpose. Introduce the core concept and the interface through which it's controlled.
Execution. Terminal window typing, revealing the initial command and the product's purpose, establishing a technical, hands-on tone.
- 2
Decomposition & Delegation
Purpose. Illustrate how complex tasks are broken down and assigned to agents.
Execution. Kanban board populating with subtasks, lines connecting the main task to its components, and cards moving to 'READY' and 'RUNNING' columns.
- 3
Parallel Processing & Assembly
Purpose. Showcase the multi-agent parallel workflow and the final assembly of results.
Execution. Multiple task cards moving simultaneously, status changes, and finally, all completed tasks converging to an 'editor' card, leading to a 'preview' of the final output.
- 4
The Reveal: Product & Brand
Purpose. Conclude with the brand identity and a sense of accomplishment.
Execution. The Kanban board receding to reveal the company logo and product name, with a final 'done.' message, reinforcing the product's efficacy.
Remix in Animatiq Studio
Master remix prompt · agent-ready
Sample remix
Objective
Launch a new AI-powered data analytics platform called 'InsightFlow' that automates report generation.How the recipe adapts
The TerminalTypewriterReveal primitive would be used to show a user inputting a data query. The KanbanCardFlow primitive would adapt to visualize data processing stages (e.g., 'Data Ingest', 'Transformation', 'Analysis', 'Report Generation') as cards moving across a dashboard. The DynamicBoardPerspective primitive would pan and zoom across the InsightFlow dashboard, highlighting real-time data streams and the automated progression of reports. The color palette would shift to a cool blue and silver, maintaining the high-contrast digital feel, and the final brand reveal would feature the InsightFlow logo emerging from a data visualization.Remix blueprint · digital-kanban-workflow
Scene durations (4 scenes, 93s)
Key Remotion components
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