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I made a screen recording app to make demos like an Apple commercial

I made a screen recording app to make demos like an Apple commercial

by jakemanger·May 13, 2026·6 points·4 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidEye CandySlick

Automated 3D MacBook mockups replace hours of After Effects work.

Strengths
  • •Simulated lens and 3D transitions create high-polish output instantly.
  • •Automatic cursor smoothing fixes the jittery look of standard screen captures.
  • •One-time purchase model stands out in a subscription-heavy category.
Weaknesses
  • •macOS only limits the potential user base significantly.
  • •Cinematic style may be too specific for general documentation needs.
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Indie hackers, product marketers, and demo creators

Similar To

CleanShot X · ScreenStudio · After Effects

Post Description

Hey HN!

I made ShotGlass, a Mac app for screenshots, screen recordings, and cinematic demos.

I was tired of jumping between four apps to make one product demo. Screenshots, recordings, annotations, and After Effects for anything cinematic.

I also saw the MacBook Neo commercials (recording playing on a 3D MacBook in a scene) and wondered why no screen recorder just did that.

So ShotGlass does all of it: multi-window capture, annotations, zooms, transitions, and dropping a recording onto a 3D MacBook with a simulated lens.

It's free to try, a one time purchase and everything stays local.

I tried to make it simple to use and, for fun, themed like a glass of whisky. I'm updating it quite a lot, so I'd love your feedback.

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