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made a web app to make customizable viral simulation videos for tiktok / yt shorts
r/SideProject
6/28/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotionLab | https://motionlab.app/?utm_source=reddit | Video Creation | Customizable viral simulation videos for TikTok/YT Shorts |
| Docker | Not provided | Infrastructure | Used for containerization |
| Flask | Not provided | Web Framework | Backend framework |
| FFmpeg | Not provided | Video Processing | Frame capture and concatenation |
| AWS EC2 | Not provided | Cloud Hosting | Compute optimized instance for hosting |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Manual creation of viral simulation videos is time-consuming
- Ensuring consistent 60fps video quality
- Scaling video processing infrastructure
Problems to Solve:
- Automating the creation of viral simulation videos
- Generating high-quality (60fps) videos for TikTok/YouTube Shorts
- Converting browser animations into shareable video content
Potential Solutions:
- Browser-based animation capture with frame-by-frame processing
- Server-side video concatenation using FFmpeg
- Cloud hosting on compute-optimized instances
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Leveraging viral content trends on TikTok/YouTube Shorts
- Creating a service that automates a manual process
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Showcasing successful case studies (e.g., 600k and 1M view videos)
- Sharing personal TikTok account results as proof of concept
- Promoting on relevant platforms (e.g., Reddit)
Monetization & Product:
- Currently free with 30+ users, focusing on conversion rates
- Potential for freemium model with premium features
- Product-market fit validated by viral video performance
User Engagement:
- Building credibility through demonstrated success metrics
- Community engagement via platform showcases (e.g., TikTok examples)