Nous Research · Launch Video Breakdown: Hook, Pacing & Motion Design
Hermes Agent now has Tool Search, so your agent only loads what it needs
Scene-by-scene timeline & spoken transcript
Problem Agitation
The Context Problem
“Every MCP and plugin loads its schemas into context. 41% of the window before any real work.”
- On screen
- HERMES AGENT THE PROBLEM GitHub Notion Stripe Linear Sentry Postgres Figma Gmail CONTEXT 0% 6% 23% 38% 41% TOOL SEARCH - PR #56693 every MCP and plugin loads its schemas into context 41% of the window - before any real work
- Camera
- Static, centered view of a terminal-like interface.
- Motion
- Progress bar fill animation, text pop-in, grid item reveal.
Product Reveal
Tool Search Solution
“Tool Search keeps schemas out of context until needed. Search, pull in one tool, call it. Your core tools stay loaded.”
- On screen
- HERMES AGENT TOOL SEARCH on the shelf - loaded on demand GitHub Notion Stripe Linear Sentry Postgres Figma Gmail CONTEXT 29% 3% tool_search "github issues" github.list_issues 0.91 github.search_issues 0.88 github.get_issue 0.72 tool_describe -> { repo - state - labels } core tools terminal - read - write - edit - search always loaded TOOL SEARCH - PR #56693 Tool Search keeps schemas out of context until needed search -> pull in one tool -> call it called your core tools stay loaded
- Camera
- Static, centered view of a terminal-like interface.
- Motion
- Context bar reduction, tool search query animation, confidence bar fill, 'called' indicator, core tools reveal.
Call to Action
Context Stays Yours
“Add every MCP you want. Context stays yours.”
- On screen
- HERMES AGENT Add every MCP you want. Context stays yours. HERMES AGENT TOOL SEARCH TOOL SEARCH - PR #56693
- Camera
- Static, centered view, then a subtle zoom out.
- Motion
- Full-screen text reveal with subtle glitch effect, product name emphasis, sub-bass impact sync.
Call to Action
Nous Research Branding
“(No spoken dialogue — A sustained, evolving orchestral synth pad creates a sense of resolution and grandeur.)”
- On screen
- (No on-screen text)
- Camera
- Slow zoom out on the Nous Research logo.
- Motion
- Metallic logo reveal with subtle light reflections and a soft glow, fading to black.
Motion design primitives
Synthesizable in Remotion · key components of the terminal-data-flow-explainer template.
GlitchyTerminalText
Text appears with a subtle, randomized pixel displacement and color shift, mimicking old CRT screens. It often resolves into a clean, readable state.
+ Code construction recipe
Use Remotion's <Text> component with a custom shader or SVG filter for pixel displacement and color channel shifting. Animate opacity and filter intensity using `interpolate` with a `spring` for the resolution.
ContextProgressBar
A horizontal bar fills or empties with segmented blocks, accompanied by a percentage counter. The segments appear to 'load' or 'unload' sequentially.
+ Code construction recipe
Render a series of <Rect> components for the segments. Animate their `width` or `opacity` using `sequence` and `spring` for a staggered fill/empty effect. The percentage text can be animated with `interpolate`.
ToolCardGridReveal
Individual tool cards (icons + text) appear in a grid layout, fading and scaling in with a slight delay, creating a cascading effect.
+ Code construction recipe
Map over an array of tool data to render multiple <ToolCard> components. Apply `spring` animations to `scale` and `opacity` for each card, using `delay` based on its index in the grid for the staggered reveal.
Style DNA & aesthetic system
Visual aesthetic
Typography
Motion
Special effects
Pacing & rhythm
Conceptual story rhythm
- 1
The Problem Setup
Purpose. Establish the inefficiency of current AI agent context loading.
Execution. A progress bar visually fills up, representing context usage, while tool icons appear, illustrating the problem.
- 2
The Solution Introduction
Purpose. Introduce Tool Search as the elegant solution to context bloat.
Execution. The progress bar dramatically empties, and tool search mechanics are demonstrated with interactive UI elements.
- 3
Benefit Reinforcement
Purpose. Highlight the key advantages: efficiency and user control.
Execution. Key phrases like 'context stays yours' appear boldly on screen, reinforced by the visual demonstration of minimal context usage.
- 4
Brand Affirmation
Purpose. Conclude with strong brand identity and product name.
Execution. The product name and company logo are presented with a polished, impactful animation, leaving a lasting impression.
Remix in Animatiq Studio
Master remix prompt · agent-ready
Sample remix
Objective
Launch a new cloud-native database that optimizes query performance by dynamically offloading cold data.How the recipe adapts
The 'Context ProgressBar' primitive would be adapted to show 'Query Load' or 'Data Latency' decreasing as 'Cold Data Offload' modules are introduced via the 'ToolCardGridReveal'. 'GlitchyTerminalText' would highlight performance metrics and key features like 'Dynamic Tiering' or 'Intelligent Caching'. The overall narrative would follow the problem-solution structure, demonstrating the database's efficiency gains with clear, data-driven visualizations in the established terminal aesthetic.Remix blueprint · terminal-data-flow-explainer
Scene durations (4 scenes, 44s)
Key Remotion components
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