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Video ad editor for small businesses

Cinema8 makes it easy for small businesses to create professional ads without expensive agencies or complex tools. Upload your footage or images, then use templates, text overlays, logos, and CTAs to produce branded content quickly. With captions and export options for multiple platforms, you can publish engaging ads that drive results while saving time and costs.

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Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
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Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR
Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Gulbenkian Science
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
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Cinema8’s video editor gives small businesses the tools to create professional ads quickly and affordably. Upload your video clips or images into the timeline, then customise with branding, captions, and CTAs to match your business identity. Ready-made templates make production faster, while AI subtitles improve accessibility and reach. Once complete, ads can be exported in the right format for social media, websites, or email campaigns.

Create your business ads

How small businesses create ads with Cinema8

Use Cinema8’s editor to make polished video ads with templates, branding, and CTAs that help your business stand out.

Step 1

Upload your video clips or images to Cinema8’s dashboard using direct upload, bulk import, or API, then store them securely in your library.

Step 2

Select your media and add it to the timeline editor. Apply logos, text overlays, captions, or CTAs to keep ads professional and consistent.

Step 3

Choose from templates, preview your ad, then export in the right format for social media, or embed in email campaigns or on websites and track performance.

Why use Cinema8 for small businesses video ads?

Cinema8 helps small businesses create professional ads without costly agencies or complex tools. With templates, branding, and captions, businesses can produce polished content quickly. Export options ensure ads are optimised for different platforms, while built-in analytics track performance to refine campaigns. Cinema8 saves time and costs while delivering consistent, branded video content that drives results.

How Cinema8 improves video ads for small businesses

Affordable editing without agencies

Templates for faster ad creation

Export ads for every platform

Local shop promotions

Create ads to promote sales, seasonal offers, or new arrivals. Add your shop’s logo, text overlays, and CTAs to keep branding consistent while reaching customers across social media, websites, and local online communities.

A small business is editing an ad on Cinema8's platform. They are adding shoppable features that link to their online store for a smoother purchasing process.
Service-based business marketing

Produce ads that highlight your services, from salons and gyms to consultants and tutors. Use templates, captions, and branded visuals to explain your offering clearly and encourage potential clients to book, subscribe, or contact you.

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Seasonal and launch campaigns

Design ads for product launches, seasonal campaigns, or holiday promotions. Cinema8’s templates make it quick to customise, while export and sharing options ensure your ads look professional across every digital channel.

A small business is sharing an ad with Cinema8's video hosting platform. They are given options including getting an embed code, social sharing, personalised links, and SCORM export.
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Learn what other small businesses have to say about Cinema8

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Frequently asked
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Cinema8 is built for ease of use. With drag-and-drop controls, templates, and captions, small businesses can create professional ads without prior editing knowledge. The platform makes it simple to produce branded videos quickly, helping businesses save time and money compared to hiring agencies or freelancers.
Cinema8 lets you include your logo, colour schemes, and text overlays to ensure your ads are consistent with your brand identity. Templates make it easy to maintain a polished look across campaigns. Whether promoting services or products, your videos stay professional and on-brand.
Ads created in Cinema8 can be exported in formats optimised for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Captions and CTAs help improve visibility and engagement, while templates save time when producing content for multiple channels at once.
Cinema8 eliminates the need for costly external agencies by giving small businesses everything they need to create ads in-house. With templates, AI subtitles, and built-in export options, businesses can produce professional videos quickly and affordably, keeping production costs under control while still driving results.
Cinema8 includes analytics for small businesses’ ads that show how audiences engage with the content. With insights such as views and completion rates, you’ll see which campaigns perform best. These insights help small businesses refine their strategies, making ads more effective and improving ROI without needing complex external tools.