Remotion Render Config
Generates render configuration documents that define video output settings, codec parameters, format options, and quality settings for Remotion video renders. This skill focuses exclusively on render/export configuration.
What This Skill Does
Generates render configurations for:
- Output format — MP4, WebM, ProRes, etc.
- Codec settings — H.264, H.265, VP9 parameters
- Quality settings — CRF, bitrate, compression level
- Resolution — Output dimensions and scaling
- Platform optimization — YouTube, Twitter, Instagram presets
Scope Boundaries
IN SCOPE:
- Render command configuration
- Codec and format selection
- Quality and compression settings
- Platform-specific optimizations
- Output file parameters
OUT OF SCOPE:
- Composition implementation (use
/remotion-composition) - Scene logic (use
/remotion-component-gen) - Animation parameters (use
/remotion-animation) - Asset management (use
/remotion-asset-coordinator)
Input/Output Formats
Input Format: Target Platform/Quality Requirements
Accepts render target specifications:
Natural Language:
Render for YouTube at high quality with H.264 codecStructured Format:
## Render Requirements
**Target Platform:** YouTube
**Quality Level:** High
**Format:** MP4 (H.264)
**Resolution:** 1920x1080
**Frame Rate:** 30 fps
**Additional:** Upload-ready, optimized file sizeOutput Format: RENDER_CONFIG.md
Generates complete render configuration document:
# Render Configuration: ProductDemo
## Status
✅ Render settings defined
⏳ Ready for video render
## Render Command
npx remotion render \ src/index.tsx \ ProductDemo \ output.mp4 \ --codec=h264 \ --crf=18 \ --pixel-format=yuv420p \ --audio-codec=aac \ --audio-bitrate=320k
## Configuration Details
### Output Format
- **Container:** MP4
- **Video Codec:** H.264 (x264)
- **Audio Codec:** AAC
- **Pixel Format:** yuv420p (for maximum compatibility)
### Quality Settings
- **CRF:** 18 (high quality, ~15-20 MB/min)
- **Audio Bitrate:** 320 kbps (high quality)
- **Preset:** medium (balanced speed/quality)
### Resolution
- **Output:** 1920x1080 (16:9)
- **Frame Rate:** 30 fps
- **Duration:** 30 seconds (900 frames)
## Platform: YouTube
Optimized for YouTube upload:
- ✅ H.264 codec (widely supported)
- ✅ yuv420p pixel format (required)
- ✅ AAC audio (recommended)
- ✅ CRF 18 (high quality, good file size)
- ✅ Metadata compatible
**Estimated File Size:** ~45-60 MB
## Alternative Render Options
### Web Delivery (Smaller File)
npx remotion render \ src/index.tsx \ ProductDemo \ output.mp4 \ --codec=h264 \ --crf=23 \ --audio-bitrate=192k
File size: ~25-35 MB
### Maximum Quality (Archive)
npx remotion render \ src/index.tsx \ ProductDemo \ output.mp4 \ --codec=h264 \ --crf=15 \ --audio-bitrate=320k \ --preset=slower
File size: ~80-100 MB
### Fast Preview Render
npx remotion render \ src/index.tsx \ ProductDemo \ preview.mp4 \ --crf=28 \ --preset=ultrafast
File size: ~15-20 MB
## Render Workflow
1. **Test render** (first 3 seconds): `npx remotion render src/index.tsx ProductDemo test.mp4 --frames=0-90`
2. **Full render** with progress: `npx remotion render src/index.tsx ProductDemo output.mp4 --codec=h264 --crf=18`
3. **Verify output**:
- Check file size
- Play in video player
- Verify audio sync
- Check quality
4. **Upload to platform** (YouTube, etc.)
## Next Steps
1. **Run test render** to verify timing and quality
2. **Adjust CRF** if file size too large/small
3. **Full render** when ready
4. **Upload to target platform**
## Troubleshooting
**File too large:**
- Increase CRF (23-28 for web)
- Lower audio bitrate (192k or 128k)
**Quality issues:**
- Decrease CRF (15-17 for higher quality)
- Use slower preset (slow, slower)
**Rendering slow:**
- Use faster preset (fast, veryfast)
- Reduce resolution temporarily for testing
## Checklist
- Codec selected
- Quality settings defined
- Platform optimized
- Render command generated
- Test render completed
- Full render completed
- Output verified
Codec Reference
H.264 (Most Compatible)
Best for: YouTube, web delivery, social media
--codec=h264
--crf=18 # Quality (lower = better, 15-28 typical)
--pixel-format=yuv420p
--audio-codec=aac
--audio-bitrate=320kQuality Levels:
- CRF 15-17: Excellent (large files)
- CRF 18-20: High (recommended)
- CRF 21-23: Good (web delivery)
- CRF 24-28: Acceptable (preview/draft)
H.265 (HEVC) - Better Compression
Best for: Modern platforms, smaller files, 4K video
--codec=h265
--crf=23
--pixel-format=yuv420p10leNote: Not universally supported, but ~50% smaller files at same quality
VP9 (Open Source)
Best for: WebM format, web delivery, Chrome/Firefox
--codec=vp9
--crf=30
--pixel-format=yuv420pProRes (Professional)
Best for: Video editing, maximum quality, no compression
--codec=prores
--prores-profile=3 # HQ profileWarning: Very large files (~1-2 GB/minute)
Quality vs File Size Reference
For 30-second 1080p video at 30fps:
| CRF | Quality | File Size | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Excellent | 80-100 MB | Archive, editing |
| 18 | High | 45-60 MB | YouTube, high quality |
| 21 | Good | 30-40 MB | Web, social media |
| 23 | Acceptable | 20-30 MB | Web delivery |
| 28 | Preview | 10-15 MB | Draft, testing |
Platform-Specific Presets
YouTube
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 \
--codec=h264 \
--crf=18 \
--pixel-format=yuv420p \
--audio-codec=aac \
--audio-bitrate=320kSpecifications:
- Resolution: 1920x1080 or higher
- Frame rate: 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, or 60 fps
- Codec: H.264 or H.265
- Audio: AAC-LC, 320 kbps
Twitter/X
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 \
--codec=h264 \
--crf=20 \
--audio-bitrate=192kSpecifications:
- Max duration: 2:20 (140 seconds)
- Max file size: 512 MB
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200 or 1200x1920
Instagram Feed
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 \
--codec=h264 \
--crf=20 \
--audio-bitrate=192kSpecifications:
- Max duration: 60 seconds
- Resolution: 1080x1080 (1:1) or 1080x1350 (4:5)
- Frame rate: 30 fps
- Codec: H.264
Instagram Reels/Stories
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 \
--codec=h264 \
--crf=20 \
--audio-bitrate=192kSpecifications:
- Resolution: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Max duration: 90 seconds (Reels), 15 seconds (Stories)
- Frame rate: 30 fps
TikTok
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 \
--codec=h264 \
--crf=20 \
--audio-bitrate=192kSpecifications:
- Resolution: 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Max duration: 10 minutes
- Max file size: 287.6 MB
- Frame rate: 30 or 60 fps
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 \
--codec=h264 \
--crf=20 \
--audio-bitrate=192kSpecifications:
- Max file size: 5 GB
- Resolution: 256x144 to 4096x2304
- Frame rate: 10-60 fps
Advanced Render Options
Concurrency (Faster Renders)
--concurrency=8 # Use 8 CPU coresImage Sequence (for Post-Processing)
--sequence
--image-format=pngOutputs PNG sequence for After Effects, Premiere, etc.
Specific Frame Range
--frames=30-90 # Render frames 30-90 onlyScale Output
--scale=0.5 # Render at 50% resolution (960x540)Useful for quick previews.
Overwrite Existing File
--overwriteCustom Output Name
npx remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName "output/final-video.mp4"Environment Variables
# Number of CPU cores to use
export REMOTION_CONCURRENCY=8
# Disable browser sandbox (Docker)
export REMOTION_DISABLE_CHROMIUM_SANDBOX=true
# Set custom Chromium path
export REMOTION_CHROMIUM_PATH=/path/to/chromiumRender Configuration File
Create remotion.config.ts:
import { Config } from "@remotion/cli/config";
Config.setCodec("h264");
Config.setCrf(18);
Config.setPixelFormat("yuv420p");
Config.setAudioBitrate("320k");
Config.setAudioCodec("aac");
Config.setConcurrency(8);
Config.setOverwriteOutput(true);Then render with:
npx remotion renderRender Scripts
Add to package.json:
{
"scripts": {
"render:preview": "remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName preview.mp4 --crf=28 --preset=ultrafast",
"render:draft": "remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName draft.mp4 --crf=23",
"render:final": "remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName output.mp4 --codec=h264 --crf=18",
"render:youtube": "remotion render src/index.tsx VideoName youtube.mp4 --codec=h264 --crf=18 --audio-bitrate=320k"
}
}Usage:
npm run render:youtubeRender Performance Tips
- Use concurrency to utilize all CPU cores
- Close other applications during render
- Use SSD for faster file I/O
- Reduce composition complexity if render is too slow
- Test render small ranges before full render
- Use image-format prop if you need transparency
Quality Verification Checklist
After rendering:
- File plays without errors
- Audio is in sync with video
- Visual quality meets expectations
- File size is reasonable for platform
- No encoding artifacts visible
- Colors look correct
- Text is readable
- Animations are smooth
Integration Workflow
- Complete composition via other skills
- Generate render config using this skill → RENDER_CONFIG.md
- Run test render (first few seconds)
- Verify quality and timing
- Run full render
- Upload to target platform
Integration with Other Skills
This skill is the FINAL STEP in the pipeline:
remotion-render-config (this skill)
↓ outputs: RENDER_CONFIG.md
↓ used after: All implementation is complete
↓ produces: Final video fileWorks with:
/remotion-scaffold— Render outputs completed project/remotion-composition— Renders structured composition/remotion-component-gen— Renders implemented scenes/remotion-spec-translator— Orchestrates this as final step
This skill provides production-ready render configurations that ensure high-quality video output optimized for target platforms.