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},
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},
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},
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},
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"size": {
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}
},
"merge": [
{
"find": "Reporter_1",
"replace": "MADISON GABRIEL"
},
{
"find": "Reporter_2",
"replace": "EMILY JACKSON"
},
{
"find": "Reporter_3",
"replace": "MANUEL WYATT"
},
{
"find": "News_Slug_1",
"replace": "NEWS UPDATE"
},
{
"find": "News_Slug_2",
"replace": "LIVE FROM REPORTERS"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_1",
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},
{
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},
{
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},
{
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{
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"replace": "#ffffff"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_3",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/dynamic-news-promotions-template-sales-offers-events/d495b7c1-6e30-40ee-8cc0-1e8df73f7633/source.mp4"
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}Unleash the power of engaging communication with our Dynamic News & Promotions Template. This meticulously designed template is the ultimate tool for businesses looking to captivate their audience with timely news, enticing offers, and exciting event announcements. Forget about the hassle of starting from scratch; this template provides a ready-to-use framework that is both visually striking and incredibly user-friendly. Crafted to support a wide array of promotional activities, it empowers you to effortlessly advertise your latest discounts, upcoming sales, limited-time offers, or special marketing campaigns. Its intuitive design ensures that customisation is a breeze, allowing you to tailor every element to match your brand's unique identity and the specific theme of your promotion. Whether you're broadcasting breaking news or launching a major sales event, this template guarantees a professional and impactful presentation. Boost your sales, enhance customer engagement, and streamline your marketing efforts with a template built for success. It’s more than just a design; it’s a strategic asset for any business aiming to make a significant impact during their promotional periods.
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 | 20s |
| Frame rate | 25 fps |
| Tracks / clips | 20 / 32 |
| Assets used | 11 luma, 16 text, 5 video |
| Soundtrack | no |
| Merge fields | 11 |
Send a merge array with your values for these fields:
| Field | Default value |
|---|---|
{{ Reporter_1 }} | MADISON GABRIEL |
{{ Reporter_2 }} | EMILY JACKSON |
{{ Reporter_3 }} | MANUEL WYATT |
{{ News_Slug_1 }} | NEWS UPDATE |
{{ News_Slug_2 }} | LIVE FROM REPORTERS |
{{ VIDEO_1 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/dynamic-news-promotions-template-sales-offers-events/db92b045-45f6-44da-9943-d714015e1137/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO_2 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/dynamic-news-promotions-template-sales-offers-events/1eb5ae71-fe41-4609-b401-c25640fcfab5/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO_BACKGROUND }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/dynamic-news-promotions-template-sales-offers-events/f0c2b0ed-a619-4b3a-8c34-a6e5c5d7dd10/source.mp4 |
{{ TEXT_FONT_COLOR }} | #0000a8 |
{{ TEXT_FONT_COLOR_2 }} | #ffffff |
{{ VIDEO_3 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/dynamic-news-promotions-template-sales-offers-events/d495b7c1-6e30-40ee-8cc0-1e8df73f7633/source.mp4 |
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 11 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 11 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.
