A broadcast-style breaking-news opener: animated banner, headline slot and urgent pacing. Merge in the day's headline to stamp a consistent intro on every bulletin, recap or commentary video you publish.
{
"timeline": {
"background": "#ffffff",
"soundtrack": {
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/8c28713e-fe0a-433b-a416-5a4991c6d7da/please-wait.mp3",
"effect": "fadeOut"
},
"tracks": [
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/fapvz5zx255f9ynct1ejqxws/source_ae126a1a.webm"
},
"start": 0,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0
},
"position": "center",
"length": 16,
"scale": 1,
"opacity": 0.6
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "LATEST",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#e31116",
"size": 200
},
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "left"
},
"width": 855,
"height": 208
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": -0.05,
"y": -0.203
},
"position": "center",
"start": 8.11,
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
},
"length": 7.89,
"effect": "zoomIn"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "GET THE",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#fcd8d9",
"size": 140
},
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "left"
},
"width": 818,
"height": 135
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": -0.158,
"y": -0.071
},
"position": "center",
"start": 7.7,
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
},
"length": 8.3,
"effect": "zoomOut"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "NEWS",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#1f1f1f",
"size": 150
},
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "left"
},
"width": 626,
"height": 135
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": 0.234,
"y": -0.06
},
"position": "center",
"start": 2,
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft",
"out": "carouselRight"
},
"length": 5.84
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "BREAKING",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"color": "#eeeeee",
"size": 124
},
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "center"
},
"width": 760,
"height": 125
},
"fit": "none",
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": 0.181,
"y": 0.099
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft",
"out": "carouselRight"
},
"start": 1.8,
"length": 5.9
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/fapvz5zx255f9ynct1ejqxws/source_ad64beaa.webm"
},
"offset": {
"x": 0.27,
"y": 0.028
},
"position": "center",
"scale": 0.386,
"start": 1,
"length": 10.1
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/fapvz5zx255f9ynct1ejqxws/source_bfdcf0fe.webm"
},
"start": 0,
"length": 16,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0
},
"position": "center"
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ VERTICAL_IMAGE }}"
},
"start": 7.97,
"offset": {
"x": 0.254,
"y": 0.054
},
"position": "center",
"length": 8.03,
"transition": {
"in": "fade"
},
"scale": 0.29
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ HORIZONTAL_IMAGE }}"
},
"start": 7.98,
"offset": {
"x": -0.179,
"y": 0.36
},
"position": "center",
"length": 8.02,
"transition": {
"in": "fade"
},
"scale": 0.55
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ PRIMARY_IMAGE }}"
},
"start": 0.28,
"offset": {
"x": -0.183,
"y": 0
},
"position": "center",
"length": 8.07,
"effect": "zoomIn",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"scale": 0.84
}
]
}
]
},
"output": {
"size": {
"width": 1920,
"height": 1080
},
"format": "mp4"
},
"merge": [
{
"find": "VERTICAL_IMAGE",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/3796ff11-eba0-45bc-8b41-09071b46881c/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "HORIZONTAL_IMAGE",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/6e80d917-a203-482f-98a3-ef62278a1430/source.jpg"
},
{
"find": "PRIMARY_IMAGE",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/272b9b01-5e2d-4488-a245-6409cb2f39f1/source.jpg"
}
]
}A news intro video template designed to craft dynamic and engaging news segments, mirroring the style of TV news channels. It features three customizable image placeholders, perfect for setting the tone of various news topics, from local events to international affairs. The template's clean and professional look ensures your content is delivered with clarity and impact. The inclusion of subtle motion effects in each image slot adds a sense of immediacy and relevance to your news presentation. Ideal for news agencies, independent journalists, or educational projects, this template offers a versatile foundation for creating compelling news intros that resonate with your audience.
No account needed until you render.
Render with your AI assistant
Add the Shotstack MCP server to your editor, then paste the prompt
| Output | MP4 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1920 × 1080 (16:9) |
| Length | 16s |
| Frame rate | default (25 fps) |
| Tracks / clips | 10 / 10 |
| Assets used | 3 image, 4 text, 3 video |
| Soundtrack | yes |
| Merge fields | 3 |
Send a merge array with your values for these fields:
| Field | Default value |
|---|---|
{{ VERTICAL_IMAGE }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/3796ff11-eba0-45bc-8b41-09071b46881c/source.jpg |
{{ HORIZONTAL_IMAGE }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/6e80d917-a203-482f-98a3-ef62278a1430/source.jpg |
{{ PRIMARY_IMAGE }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/breaking-news-intro/272b9b01-5e2d-4488-a245-6409cb2f39f1/source.jpg |
Save the JSON above as template.json, then render in the free sandbox:
# Save the JSON above as template.json, then:
curl -X POST https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render \
-H "x-api-key: $SHOTSTACK_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d @template.json
# Poll until status is "done", then download response.url
curl https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render/RENDER_ID -H "x-api-key: $SHOTSTACK_API_KEY"import { readFileSync } from 'node:fs';
const headers = { 'x-api-key': process.env.SHOTSTACK_API_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' };
const edit = JSON.parse(readFileSync('template.json', 'utf8'));
const { response } = await fetch('https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render', {
method: 'POST', headers, body: JSON.stringify(edit)
}).then((r) => r.json());
let render;
do {
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
render = (await fetch(`https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render/${response.id}`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json())).response;
} while (!['done', 'failed'].includes(render.status));
console.log(render.status, render.url);import json, os, time, requests
headers = {"x-api-key": os.environ["SHOTSTACK_API_KEY"]}
with open("template.json") as f:
edit = json.load(f)
render_id = requests.post("https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render", json=edit, headers=headers).json()["response"]["id"]
while True:
render = requests.get(f"https://api.shotstack.io/edit/stage/render/{render_id}", headers=headers).json()["response"]
if render["status"] in ("done", "failed"):
break
time.sleep(3)
print(render["status"], render.get("url"))npm install -g @shotstack/cli
export SHOTSTACK_API_KEY=your_sandbox_key
shotstack validate template.json # offline schema check, free
shotstack render template.json --env stage --watchSandbox renders are free and watermarked. Production: the v1 endpoint and key. SDKs
Trigger a render from your CMS or RSS feed and each story ships with its own video.
Paste into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor — your AI assistant builds the workflow around your data.
Node.js, one render per CSV row, wired to this template's 3 merge fields. Setup steps in the header.
Guides: Bulk-create from a CSV · Webhooks · Templates endpoint · Render your first video
AI assistants: Markdown () · · · CLI skill: SKILL.md () · MCP server
Use the 3 merge fields listed above. Send a merge array with your own values for each field and the API swaps them in at render time, so one template can produce thousands of unique videos.
Yes. This template renders 1920×1080 by default. Set output.resolution to "1080" or output.size to a larger 16:9 size in the JSON; the layout scales with it.
Yes. Replace the video asset's src with a public URL of your file (MP4 works best). Use trim and length on the clip to pick the part you want, and the template's effects apply to your footage.
Edit the text on each text asset in the JSON. Fonts come from the timeline fonts list or the asset's font family; add your own font file URL to timeline.fonts to use a brand typeface.
