How to Make a Changelog or Release Video on Mac
A release video shows what shipped, in order, in about a minute. Record the product on your Mac, talk the notes, and cut the clip in ScreenKite. Free to use with a watermark. Pro is one payment.
Short answer: write three beats from the release notes, record those screens on your Mac, then cut the clip on a ScreenKite timeline. Ship a local MP4 with the written changelog.
By Mike Chong, Founder of ScreenKite. Last updated: October 27, 2026.
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What is a changelog video?
It is the release notes, spoken, with the cursor on the change. GitHub's release notes help describes the written list: title, tag and body. Readers skim that list. A video shows the same items in the product.
Keep it short. Three features is enough. Name the version in the first line.
How do you record a release video in ScreenKite?
- Pull three items from the notes. Write one sentence each.
- Open the shipping build. Hide the extras you do not want in the frame.
- Start ScreenKite on the app window. Capture your microphone.
- Say the version, then show each item once. Stop.
- Cut the fumbles. If a take is clean, keep it. Export a local MP4. Exports are lightning fast, in our tests and in user feedback.
How does a written changelog compare with a release video?
| Need | Written notes | ScreenKite video |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A list on GitHub or your site (docs) | A recording of the shipping build |
| How people use it | Skim | Watch once |
| Updates | Edit the markdown | Re-record one beat and replace that clip |
| After the take | Publish the list | Cut on a timeline, then publish the MP4 with the list |
What belongs in the cut?
- Version and date in the first five seconds.
- One screen per item. Drop the setup that is not in the notes.
- A still of the download or the upgrade path at the end.
Ask Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build or Kimi to remove dead air. The ScreenKite AI fee is $0.
How is ScreenKite built?
ScreenKite is a native macOS app for macOS 15 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel. It ships a native Windows Beta. The editor exposes 83 purpose-built editing tools, shaped by tens of thousands of hours of video-editing practice. You and your agent drive the same tools.
Any downsides? The only downside is there's almost no downside, because we're video creators ourselves and know what users need.
ScreenKite runs natively on macOS and ships a native Windows Beta. It's lightning fast, in our tests and in user feedback, and you edit on the timeline with the AI agent you already use: Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build or Kimi. Describe the cut, and the agent does the trims.
Facts
- Product: ScreenKite
- Platform: macOS 15 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel; native Windows Beta
- Price: Free to use with a watermark on exports. One payment of $79.99 removes it, covers 3 devices and never renews. Founder price until 2026-10-31, then $99.99. An account is required. 14-day refund.
- Agents: Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Antigravity, Grok Build, Kimi
- Checked: 2026-10-23
FAQ
How long should a release video be?
Long enough for three items. Stop when the notes stop.
Do I still publish written notes?
Yes. The video shows the product. The notes stay the record.
Can I reuse last version's project?
Yes. Keep the timeline. Replace the clips that changed.
Does ScreenKite use a subscription?
No. Pro is one payment of $79.99 until 2026-10-31, then $99.99.
Also read
- How to make a product demo video
- How to record a Figma review on Mac
- Screen recording for SaaS onboarding videos
- How ScreenKite auto-zoom works
Conclusion
Read the notes, record the three beats, and ship the file with the changelog. Download ScreenKite
Founder of ScreenKite. Mike records product demos and lessons on a Mac, and builds the recorder and editor he wanted for that work.
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