openingsclipjes

Openingsclipjes is a Dutch-language term describing short video segments shown at the opening of digital content, such as YouTube videos, streams, podcasts, or corporate presentations. They serve to introduce the creator or brand, establish visual style, and cue the viewer for the upcoming content.

The term combines opening with the diminutive clipjes and is akin to concepts such as intro, bumper, or logo reveal in English-language media. While widely used in the Netherlands and Flanders, openingsclipjes may be used interchangeably with intro in some contexts.

Typical openingsclipjes include a logo animation, a short brand jingle, color and typographic treatment, and sometimes a quick montage. They are usually 5 to 15 seconds long and may appear before the main video, after a brief cold open, or as a recurring frame between segments.

Creation and rights: openingsclipjes are produced with motion graphics software such as After Effects or Blender, often using templates or custom designs. Creators must ensure rights to all media used, including music and stock footage, and consider platform-specific requirements for length and format.

Relation to related concepts: openingsclipjes are related to bumpers, logo reveals, and stings. In practice, the term emphasizes branding and tone-setting rather than content delivery. On platforms with longer-form content, openingsclipjes may be reused across episodes or streams for consistency.