Hero — Video with an explanatory sidebar

A spanning headline introduces a wide video with its caption and a separate narrow explanation column.

1440 × 900

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Pattern notes

When to use
Use for introductions centered on a demonstration. Pick a split image when the headline belongs alongside the media. Variations: use an image presentation, add a transcript link in the caption, or list two demonstration topics in the sidebar.
Hierarchy
Read the headline, video and caption, then the sidebar title and action. Limit the headline to 10 words, sidebar title to 6 and explanation to 25. Include a concise duration in the caption.
Responsive
Below 1024px the sidebar follows the video and uses a top divider with 24px padding instead of a left divider. The video retains 16:9 at every width. Actions wrap.
Layout
The headline spans a max-w-6xl section. A 32px-gap grid below it becomes 2:1 at 1024px. The left figure has a 16:9 video region and 12px caption gap; the right column has a 1px left divider and 32px inset.
States
Links and buttons use neutral hover states and a 2px keyboard focus outline offset by 2px. Filled actions lighten from neutral-900 to neutral-700; outlined actions fill neutral-50. Informational regions remain static.
Desktop wireframe
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│Eyebrow                                                   │
│Headline for the visual walkthrough                       │
│                                                          │
│┌──────────────────────────────────┐   ┌────────────────┐ │
││                                  │   │What it covers  │ │
││Video                             │   │Supporting lede │ │
││Caption / 2:14                    │   │                │ │
│└──────────────────────────────────┘   │[Primary action]│ │
│                                       └────────────────┘ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘