Professional Product Demo Videos Cost $5K+ for Small Teams
Producing a polished 60-second product demo video through agencies costs thousands of dollars, making it inaccessible for small startups and indie makers. The post frames this as a solved problem via a DIY workflow, but the underlying cost barrier remains significant for teams without the time or skills to replicate it.
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