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A fresh quote video every day, on schedule.

1
See it
OutputMP4
Size1080 × 1920 (9:16)
Length21.1s
Frame rate25 fps
Tracks / clips31 / 31
Assets used1 audio, 24 text, 6 video
Soundtrackno
Merge fields26
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Make it yours

Send a merge array with your values for these fields:

FieldDefault value
{{ VIDEO_SRC }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/13a1a545-2d13-4c1f-b377-08748b3f7851/shotstack-proxy.mp4
{{ VIDEO_SRC_2 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/b7ff2ffb-9d1d-455f-90ec-9a793018b493/source.mp4
{{ VIDEO_SRC_3 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/7d61ece2-5ad0-427e-a17c-6b1e1fc37cfe/source.mp4
{{ VIDEO_SRC_4 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/4747242e-e2cf-42ad-bc65-1e17c4d6be6a/source.mp4
{{ VIDEO_SRC_5 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/0c0f14af-4129-472b-b8e7-3b9a76a970f7/source.mp4
{{ VIDEO_SRC_6 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/11143ea6-036d-4170-8c12-4b069951d31e/source.mp4
{{ S1_Title }}HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS
{{ S1_DESCRIPTION }}5 TIPS
{{ 1 }}1
{{ S2_Title }}UPGRADE YOUR BRAND PRNSENCE
{{ S2_DESCRIPTION }}Invest in a clean, professional logo, consistent color palette, and strong visuals across your website and social platforms. First impressions do matter.
{{ 2 }}2
{{ S2_Title }}OPTIMIZE YOU MOBILE AND SPEED
{{ S2_DESCRIPTION }}Most shoppers use phones—so make sure your website is mobile-friendly and fast-loading. A slow or clunky experience will drive people away.
{{ 3 }}3
{{ S3_Tittle }}LEVERAGE SOCIAL PROOF
{{ S3_DESCRIPTION }}Show off reviews, testimonials, and user-generated content. People trust what others say about you more than what you say about yourself.
{{ 4 }}4
{{ S4_Title }}USE STRATEGIC CONTENT MARKETING
{{ S4_DESCRIPTION }}Share valuable content through blogs, videos, emails, or social posts. Educate, entertain, or inspire your audience while subtly promoting your products.
{{ 5 }}5
{{ S5_Title }}RUN SMART ADS AND PROMOTION
{{ S5_DESCRIPTION }}Use platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google, or TikTok to target the right audience. Test, analyze, and improve your ad performance regularly.
{{ FONT_COLOR }}#ffffff
{{ AUDIO_SRC }}https://templates.shotstack.io/modern-business-promo-social-media-template/6e31162e-bda1-42f5-ac8f-9eeaaefcd3e9/source.mp3
{{ Overlay_BACKGROUND_COLOR }}#050505
Edit and save to your account
3
Run it once

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 --watch

Sandbox renders are free and watermarked. Production: the v1 endpoint and key. SDKs

4
Automate it

Point it at a sheet of quotes and render one per row — a month of posts from one lunch break.

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 26 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

Common questions

How do I change the text and media without editing the JSON?

Use the 26 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.

Is this template made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts?

Yes. It renders vertical 1080×1920 (9:16), the format those platforms expect. Change output.size or output.aspectRatio in the JSON if you also need a square or landscape cut.

Can I swap the footage for my own video?

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.

How do I change the text and fonts?

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.