Plainly

Plainly: Automate Video Creation at Scale

What is Plainly? Plainly is a video automation software designed to simplify and scale video creation. It allows users to automate video workflows, generate thousands of video variations with ease, and create data-driven videos on autopilot. Plainly leverages After Effects templates, enabling users to produce high-quality, personalized videos efficiently.

Key Features and Benefits

• Automated Video Versioning: Eliminate manual work and automatically create as many video variations as needed.
• Native After Effects Infrastructure: Create high-quality custom templates with no disruptions to your creative workflow.
• Complete Creative Control: Utilize all of After Effects' features without worrying about compatibility.
• Cloud-Based Rendering: Render videos securely without compromising performance or quality.
• Unlimited Scalability: Render multiple videos simultaneously with a robust rendering infrastructure.
• Integration with Your Tools: Connect your favorite tools with one-click integration to transform data into custom videos and distribute content effortlessly.

How Does Plainly Work?

Plainly streamlines video creation through a simple, automated process:

1. Create Your Template: Design a template in After Effects and upload it to Plainly.
2. Mark Dynamic Elements: Identify elements like text, images, videos, animations, and audio that will change based on your data.
3. Connect Your Data: Link your data using CSV, Plainly’s API, or native integrations.
4. Render Videos: Plainly renders video variants in the cloud and distributes them automatically.

Use Cases

Plainly is suitable for various applications across different industries:

• Marketing: Create personalized video ads, product videos, and social media content.
• In-House Creative Teams: Increase team output without increasing headcount.
• Agencies: Automate video creation for clients.
• Software Companies: Produce engaging video content based on structured data.
• Real Estate: Generate listing videos with dynamic property information.

Testimonials

Here's what users are saying about Plainly:

• Linda Sallai, Growth and Product Lead at Brooker Chooser: "The ease of video creation with Plainly was astounding; we were able to produce hundreds of videos within just three days."
• Mark Luxenhofer, Team Lead AI Video at BurdaForward: "Plainly has been an incredible partner in helping us develop new business models in the field of video."
• Tony Sajdak, CTO at Perfect Fools: "Compared to my old in-house rendering setup, it’s like night and day. It scales effortlessly, performs consistently, and has been rock-solid reliable."

Pricing

Plainly offers various pricing plans to cater to different needs. Contact them for a demo or try a 14-day free trial to explore the platform.

FAQs

• What is video automation software? Video automation uses software and AI to automatically create and edit videos based on templates.
• What are the benefits of video automation? Faster production, scalability, lower costs, and easy integration with data sources.
• Who should use video automation? Marketers, educators, businesses, and teams that work with repetitive content.
• What types of videos can be automated? Product videos, personalized sales messages, real estate listings, and social media variations.
• Is Plainly compatible with After Effects? Yes, Plainly is fully compatible with After Effects.
• Is there a limit to the number of videos I can create? No, but your plan includes a set number of rendering minutes.

Security

Plainly is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data is protected by industry-leading security standards.

Conclusion

Plainly simplifies video creation by automating repetitive tasks, making it easier to generate high-quality, personalized videos at scale. Whether you're in marketing, real estate, or any industry that benefits from video content, Plainly can help you streamline your video production process and maximize your team's efficiency. Try Plainly today and transform your video creation workflow.