This week we shipped three new features and four quality-of-life improvements. The headline additions: a new Slides animation mode, talking head presenter videos, and an explicit brand kit picker. Plus, the template catalog got a complete redesign.
What's New
Slides Animation Mode
If you've wanted something between the cinematic look of Basic mode and the typography-heavy feel of Motion Graphics, there's now a third option: Slides. You'll find it in the animation mode selector alongside Basic and Motion Graphics.
Slides mode generates keyframe images for each scene, then arranges them as a slideshow with clean slide transitions - think polished presentation, not PowerPoint. It works well for walkthroughs, onboarding videos, and anything where you want the visuals to move at a deliberate, structured pace. You get the same keyframe editing tools as Basic mode (swap images, regenerate specific frames), but the final output has that slide-deck rhythm instead of continuous photomotion animation.
Talking Head Presenter Videos
You can now add an AI-generated talking head presenter to your videos. Just ask for it in the chat - say something like "add a talking head" or "I want a presenter avatar" - and ngram will generate a synced avatar video that matches your voiceover narration.
The presenter video layers on top of your existing scenes as an overlay, so you keep all your motion graphics or keyframe visuals while adding that human-presenter feel. It's especially useful for explainers, tutorials, and product walkthroughs where a face on screen helps build trust and keep attention.
Brand Kit Picker
Previously, ngram either auto-detected your brand from a URL or used your default brand kit. Now there's an explicit Brand Kit dropdown in the settings toolbar (look for the palette icon) where you can choose exactly which brand kit to apply before generating your video.
If you manage multiple brands - say you're an agency with several clients, or a company with sub-brands - this means you can switch between them without changing your default. Pick the brand kit, type your prompt, and the video comes out with the right colors, fonts, logo, and intro/outro. Set it to "Auto" to go back to the previous behavior.
Improvements
Redesigned Template Catalog
The template selection experience on the landing page has been completely rebuilt. Instead of a flat list, you now see featured templates up front and a browsable catalog organized by category - Marketing, Product Launch, Sales, Onboarding, Tutorials, Updates, and Social.
The wizard itself is richer too. When you pick a template, you can now configure story flow (how the narrative is structured), target audience (developers, founders, marketing teams, etc.), language (10 languages including Spanish, French, Japanese, Hindi, and more), subtitle style, and background music energy. Each template also shows animated GIF previews so you can see what the style actually looks like before committing.
Auto-Save for Script and Storyboard Edits
Editing your script or scene narration used to require clicking small Save/Cancel buttons after making changes. Those buttons are gone. Now, your edits save automatically when you click away from the text area. No more losing changes because you forgot to hit Save, and no more hunting for tiny buttons in the UI.
Longer Default Video Duration
New videos now default to 60 seconds instead of 15. The old default was too short for most use cases - explainers, walkthroughs, and announcements almost always need more room. You can still adjust the duration in settings, but the starting point is now much more practical.
Settings Override Protection
When you've manually tweaked your animation mode, visual style, or energy level, and then pick a template that would override those choices, ngram now asks first. A confirmation dialog shows up letting you choose: keep your custom settings, or apply the template's recommended defaults. No more accidental overrides.
