Description
Reframe is a browser-based video editor that allows users to create and edit videos without uploads or sign-in. However, new users often start with a blank canvas, which can make the editing process overwhelming.
Introducing a Project Templates Gallery would provide professionally structured starting points for common video types, allowing users to begin editing immediately instead of building projects from scratch.
Describe the Solution You'd Like
Add a Templates Gallery that is accessible from the home screen or "New Project" flow.
The gallery should include categorized starter templates such as:
Social Media
- Instagram Reel
- YouTube Short
- TikTok Video
Presentation
- Product Demo
- Portfolio Showcase
- Tutorial Video
Business
- Promotional Video
- Announcement
- Company Introduction
Education
- Lecture Summary
- Course Intro
- Explainer Video
Each template should contain:
- Predefined canvas size
- Timeline structure
- Placeholder text
- Placeholder media blocks
- Default transitions
- Sample color palette
Users should be able to select a template and immediately customize it without affecting existing editing functionality.
Benefits
- Faster onboarding for new users.
- Reduces time spent creating repetitive layouts.
- Encourages creativity with ready-made structures.
- Improves overall editing experience.
- Makes the application more beginner-friendly.
Acceptance Criteria
- A Templates Gallery is available from the project creation screen.
- Templates are organized into categories.
- Selecting a template creates a new editable project.
- Existing blank project creation remains unchanged.
- Documentation is updated with usage instructions.
Describe Alternatives You've Considered
- Starting every project from a blank canvas, which requires users to build layouts manually.
- Sharing reusable project files externally instead of providing built-in templates.
- Maintaining community template repositories, which are less discoverable for new users.
- Copying previous projects manually to reuse layouts.
Additional Context
This feature focuses on improving user experience and productivity without modifying the existing editing workflow. The architecture can remain extensible so that additional templates and community-contributed layouts can be added in future releases while preserving backward compatibility.
Labels
feature, enhancement, GSSOC'26
Description
Reframe is a browser-based video editor that allows users to create and edit videos without uploads or sign-in. However, new users often start with a blank canvas, which can make the editing process overwhelming.
Introducing a Project Templates Gallery would provide professionally structured starting points for common video types, allowing users to begin editing immediately instead of building projects from scratch.
Describe the Solution You'd Like
Add a Templates Gallery that is accessible from the home screen or "New Project" flow.
The gallery should include categorized starter templates such as:
Social Media
Presentation
Business
Education
Each template should contain:
Users should be able to select a template and immediately customize it without affecting existing editing functionality.
Benefits
Acceptance Criteria
Describe Alternatives You've Considered
Additional Context
This feature focuses on improving user experience and productivity without modifying the existing editing workflow. The architecture can remain extensible so that additional templates and community-contributed layouts can be added in future releases while preserving backward compatibility.
Labels
feature, enhancement, GSSOC'26