# Instagram Stories Templates - PH-IG-001/002/003/004

**Dimensions:** 1080x1920px each  
**Format:** PNG (or MP4 for animated)  
**Created:** 2026-04-27  
**Status:** Ready for production  

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## Template PH-IG-001: Launch Day Countdown

### Background
- **Type:** Animated gradient
- **Colors:** #2563EB → #1E293B → #518ac8
- **Animation:** Slow gradient shift (10 second loop)
- **Direction:** Diagonal (top-left to bottom-right)

### Countdown Timer
- **Text:** "00:00:00" (placeholder, update day-of)
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 120px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** Center (540px, 800px)
- **Effect:** Digital clock style, monospace numbers

### Header Text
- **Text:** "TOMORROW!"
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 64px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 200px from top, centered
- **Letter spacing:** 0.05em

### Subheader
- **Text:** "Scripter launches on Product Hunt"
- **Font:** Inter Medium
- **Size:** 28px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF (80% opacity)
- **Position:** 300px from top, centered

### Footer
- **Text:** "Set your alarms → 12:01 AM PT"
- **Font:** Inter Regular
- **Size:** 22px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 1600px from top, centered

### CTA Sticker Area
- **Position:** 1750px from top, centered
- **Size:** 400x80px
- **Note:** Leave space for Instagram "Link" sticker or "Notify Me" sticker

### Logo
- **Position:** 100px from bottom, centered
- **Size:** 100x100px
- **Color:** White

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## Template PH-IG-002: We're Live!

### Background
- **Color:** #2563EB (Scripter Blue)
- **Type:** Solid with animated confetti overlay

### Confetti Animation
- **Elements:** Small circles and rectangles
- **Colors:** #FFFFFF, #F59E0B, #10B981
- **Animation:** Falling from top (5 second loop)
- **Opacity:** 60%

### Main Text
- **Text:** "WE'RE LIVE! 🚀"
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 96px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 400px from top, centered
- **Letter spacing:** -0.02em

### Subheader
- **Text:** "Upvote Scripter on Product Hunt"
- **Font:** Inter Medium
- **Size:** 32px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 550px from top, centered

### Product Hunt Logo
- **Position:** 700px from top, centered
- **Size:** 200x200px
- **Asset:** Official PH logo (orange #DA552F)

### Arrow CTA
- **Text:** "Link in bio →"
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 28px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 1000px from top, centered
- **Animation:** Gentle pulse (1 second loop)

### Logo
- **Position:** 100px from bottom, centered
- **Size:** 100x100px
- **Color:** White

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## Template PH-IG-003: Behind the Scenes

### Background
- **Type:** Photo (workspace, code editor, or team photo)
- **Filter:** Dark overlay (rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7))
- **Blur:** Optional subtle blur (Gaussian 2px)

### Photo Suggestions
- Laptop with Scripter editor open
- Code editor with Git commits
- Whiteboard with feature sketches
- Team working session
- Coffee cup + notebook + laptop

### Header Text
- **Text:** "Built with ❤️ by screenwriters"
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 48px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 200px from top, centered
- **Text shadow:** rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 4px blur

### Body Text
- **Text:** "Months of coding → Launch day"
- **Font:** Inter Medium
- **Size:** 28px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF (90% opacity)
- **Position:** 300px from top, centered

### Stats (Optional)
- **Position:** 400px from top, centered
- **Layout:** 2 columns
- **Font:** Inter Regular
- **Size:** 20px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF (70% opacity)
- **Examples:**
  - "6 months development"
  - "8,742+ writers on waitlist"

### Footer Text
- **Text:** "Thank you for the support!"
- **Font:** Inter Italic
- **Size:** 24px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF (80% opacity)
- **Position:** 1600px from top, centered

### Link Sticker Area
- **Position:** 1750px from top, centered
- **Size:** 400x80px
- **Text overlay:** "Try Free →"
- **Note:** Add Instagram link sticker here

### Logo
- **Position:** 100px from bottom, centered
- **Size:** 80x80px
- **Color:** White (50% opacity)

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## Template PH-IG-004: Thank You Story

### Background
- **Type:** Linear gradient
- **Colors:** #F59E0B (top) → #2563EB (bottom)
- **Angle:** 180° (vertical)

### Main Text
- **Text:** "THANK YOU! 🙏"
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 96px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 300px from top, centered

### Stats Display
- **Position:** 500px from top, centered
- **Layout:** Vertical stack
- **Spacing:** 60px between items

**Each stat:**
- **Number:** Inter Bold, 64px, #FFFFFF
- **Label:** Inter Medium, 24px, #FFFFFF (70% opacity)

**Example stats:**
- "547" / "Upvotes"
- "73" / "Comments"  
- "#3" / "Product of the Day"

### Message
- **Text:** "This is just the beginning."
- **Font:** Inter Italic
- **Size:** 28px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF (90% opacity)
- **Position:** 1400px from top, centered

### CTA
- **Text:** "Try Scripter free →"
- **Font:** Inter Bold
- **Size:** 24px
- **Color:** #FFFFFF
- **Position:** 1550px from top, centered
- **Background:** rgba(255,255,255,0.2)
- **Padding:** 20px 40px
- **Border radius:** 30px

### Logo
- **Position:** 100px from bottom, centered
- **Size:** 100x100px
- **Color:** White

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## Production Notes

### Static vs Animated
- **Static PNG:** Quick to create, works everywhere
- **Animated MP4:** More engaging, requires video editing
- **Recommendation:** Create both versions

### Tools for Animation
- **Canva:** Built-in animation features (free tier available)
- **Figma + Plugin:** Use "GIF Animation" or "Principle" plugin
- **After Effects:** Professional option (if available)
- **Lottie:** For lightweight animations

### Instagram Story Best Practices
- **Safe zones:** Keep text 250px from top/bottom (UI overlay)
- **Link sticker:** Place in bottom third for easy tapping
- **Engagement:** Add polls, questions, or emoji sliders
- **Timing:** Post every 2-3 hours on launch day

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## Posting Schedule (Launch Day)

| Time PT | Story | Purpose |
|---------|-------|---------|
| 11:30 PM (Apr 30) | PH-IG-001 Countdown | Build anticipation |
| 12:01 AM (May 1) | PH-IG-002 We're Live! | Launch announcement |
| 6:00 AM | PH-IG-003 BTS | Humanize the brand |
| 12:00 PM | PH-IG-002 (updated) | Midday reminder |
| 6:00 PM | PH-IG-004 Thank You | Wrap-up |
| 9:00 PM | PH-IG-004 (final stats) | Final thank you |

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## Engagement Stickers to Add

### Countdown Story
- **Countdown sticker:** Set to launch time
- **Poll:** "Will you upvote?" Yes/Obviously
- **Question:** "What feature are you most excited for?"

### We're Live Story
- **Link sticker:** Direct to PH page
- **Emoji slider:** "How excited are you?" 🚀
- **Mention:** @ProductHunt

### BTS Story
- **Poll:** "Writer or filmmaker?" Both/Both
- **Question:** "Ask us anything!"
- **Location:** Your city (local support)

### Thank You Story
- **Link sticker:** "Try Scripter free"
- **Poll:** "Did you know about Scripter?" Yes/No
- **Mention:** Thank key supporters

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## File Naming
- `ph-ig-countdown-1080x1920.png` (or .mp4)
- `ph-ig-welive-1080x1920.png` (or .mp4)
- `ph-ig-bts-1080x1920.png` (or .mp4)
- `ph-ig-thankyou-1080x1920.png` (or .mp4)

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## Time Estimate

### Static Versions
- **Per template:** 15 minutes
- **Total (4 templates):** 60 minutes

### Animated Versions
- **Per template:** 30 minutes
- **Total (4 templates):** 120 minutes

### Recommendation
- Start with static versions (1 hour)
- Add animations if time permits (+2 hours)

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**Status:** All templates specified, ready for production in Figma/Canva  
**Next:** Create master production checklist and batch create all graphics
