When you want to automate this

One video per listing, automatically.

1
See it
OutputMP4
Size1920 × 1920 (1:1)
Length10s
Frame rate25 fps
Tracks / clips28 / 30
Assets used7 image, 2 luma, 21 text
Soundtrackno
Merge fields20
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Make it yours

Send a merge array with your values for these fields:

FieldDefault value
{{ STATUS }}JUST LISTED
{{ ADDRESS }}123 Main street, city, state, Zip Code
{{ AMOUNT }}$000,000
{{ BEDROOMS }}3
{{ BATHROOM }}2
{{ SQUARE_FEET }}0000
{{ lOGO_IMAGE_SRC }}https://templates.shotstack.io/property-listing-template/742fea65-b1aa-4717-9cac-cc5c27cefa61/shotstack-proxy.webp
{{ lOGO_IMAGE_SRC_2 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/property-listing-template/d8b45227-e2b2-4d84-abdf-8980e685b39f/shotstack-proxy.webp
{{ REALTOR }}REALTOR@, Broker-Associate
{{ DRE }}DRE#0123456
{{ PHONE }}Direct 889,322,1234
{{ EMAIL }}Leo@LeoKensingtoncom
{{ WEBSITE }}www.LeoKensingtonrealestate.com
{{ nAMENAME }}Leo Kensington
{{ TEXT_FONT_COLOR }}#ffffff
{{ TEXT_BACKGROUND_COLOR }}#98795d
{{ IMAGE_SRC }}https://templates.shotstack.io/property-listing-template/fe010177-c0d8-43e4-81f1-3b10a067f6bd/shotstack-proxy.webp
{{ IMAGE_SRC_2 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/property-listing-template/2e0a9ada-6329-4431-b788-ed5aba2a3faf/shotstack-proxy.webp
{{ IMAGE_SRC_3 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/property-listing-template/8091eb47-401a-4743-a50a-77bd6837e761/shotstack-proxy.webp
{{ IMAGE_SRC_4 }}https://templates.shotstack.io/property-listing-template/dcce1efa-851d-4352-af1d-2e20e12d4937/shotstack-proxy.webp
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

Feed it your listings and every property gets its own video the moment it hits the market — no editor in the loop.

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 20 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 20 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.

Can I use this square template for Instagram and LinkedIn feeds?

Yes. It renders 1920×1920 (1:1). Set output.aspectRatio to 9:16 or 16:9 in the JSON to produce vertical or landscape versions from the same timeline.

Can I use my own photos?

Yes. The template uses 7 images; replace each image asset's src with a public URL of your own file (JPG, PNG or WebP). Keep the timing and effects, or adjust them per clip.

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.