Short-form editor guide

Keep Preston
at the center.

Use the rules below for every edit. Speaks and Builds have separate visual systems.

Open the B-roll library

Shared rules

Use these on every video.

Captions

Show two to three words at a time. Keep captions clear of Preston's face.

Safe zones

Keep key text below the top 13% and above the bottom 20% of the frame.

Motion

Use crops, highlights, and small pushes to guide the eye. Skip decorative motion.

Main visual

Preston stays on screen unless a visual makes the point easier to understand.

Named brands

When Preston names a brand or company, show its official logo on the exact word for about one second. Then show the matching real screenshot or screen recording as proof.

Claude logoLogo pop-up Real screenScreenshot or recording

Preston Chin Speaks

Human, calm, and direct.

Keep A-roll as the home base. Visuals support the communication lesson without taking over.

Colors

Blue #2563EB Navy #0F1729 Cream #FAF8F5

CTA color: Blue

Font

Plus Jakarta Sans

Use bold weights for titles and captions. Keep body text medium and easy to read.

Do

  • Keep Preston visible most of the time
  • Use calm cuts and clean blue accents
  • Add proof only when it helps the lesson

Don't

  • Cover Preston with large captions
  • Use constant zooms or busy transitions
  • Use generic footage for abstract ideas

Preston Chin Builds

Proof-first and easy to follow.

Preston guides the story. Real product footage, screen recordings, and results provide the proof.

Colors

Purple #7C3AED Navy #0F1729 Cream #FAF8F5

CTA color: Purple

Font

Plus Jakarta Sans

Use bold weights for titles and captions. Keep labels short and readable on a phone.

Do

  • Use real interfaces and real results
  • Crop into the exact action or proof
  • Use highlights to guide one step at a time

Don't

  • Show an unreadable full desktop
  • Use fake interfaces or invented proof
  • Let B-roll replace Preston's explanation