{
"timeline": {
"fonts": [
{
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/14a1d536-0f92-4971-b1c9-d3f484242c69/source.ttf"
}
],
"background": "#FFFFFF",
"tracks": [
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "audio",
"src": "{{ AUDIO }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 0
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "{{Title}}",
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "center"
},
"font": {
"color": "{{ FONT_COLOR }}",
"family": "Great Vibes",
"size": "120",
"lineHeight": 1
},
"width": 800,
"height": 300
},
"start": 1,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0.327
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_4 }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 1.2,
"scale": 0.2,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.506
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_3 }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 1,
"scale": 0.2,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.294
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "{{ IMAGE_Disc }}"
},
"start": 0,
"scale": 0.25,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0.105
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "fade"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_2 }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 0.8,
"scale": 0.2,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.08
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "",
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "center"
},
"font": {
"color": "#000000",
"family": "Montserrat SemiBold",
"size": 24,
"lineHeight": 1
},
"width": 307,
"height": 452,
"background": {
"color": "#ffffff"
}
},
"start": 0.6,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.258
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_5 }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 0.6,
"scale": 0.21,
"offset": {
"x": 0.338,
"y": -0.249
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "",
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "center"
},
"font": {
"color": "#000000",
"family": "Montserrat SemiBold",
"size": 24,
"lineHeight": 1
},
"width": 195,
"height": 320,
"background": {
"color": "#ffffff"
}
},
"start": 0.6,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0.338,
"y": -0.249
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_1 }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 0.4,
"scale": 0.21,
"offset": {
"x": -0.338,
"y": -0.249
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "text",
"text": "",
"alignment": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "center"
},
"font": {
"color": "#000000",
"family": "Montserrat SemiBold",
"size": 24,
"lineHeight": 1
},
"width": 195,
"height": 320,
"background": {
"color": "#ffffff"
}
},
"start": 0.4,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.338,
"y": -0.249
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": 8,
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_BACKGROUNG }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 0,
"scale": 1
}
]
}
]
},
"output": {
"format": "mp4",
"fps": 25,
"size": {
"width": 800,
"height": 800
}
},
"merge": [
{
"find": "Title",
"replace": "Summer Vacation"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_1",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/bd41a12f-4ab8-4955-8657-69c9ba20731d/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_2",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/5038b758-8612-46e9-b7dc-53b1f8e60e33/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_3",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/45acf803-5082-42ba-9fad-04898dec6658/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_4",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/aa998789-68af-4f67-a57d-fc531823c3bd/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_5",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/ee11494c-009b-4b80-a51b-9a7ac03487c6/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "IMAGE_Disc",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/9774b520-475c-4cda-b0cb-1cb6b47ef682/source.png"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_BACKGROUNG",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/36fe0c19-4bde-42cd-b676-e41d3fb77486/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "FONT_COLOR",
"replace": "#ffffff"
},
{
"find": "AUDIO",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/fec0462f-3518-43c3-bee8-deb5f0bce6f4/source.mp3"
}
]
}Step back in time and capture the carefree spirit of summer with our Retro Summer Vacation Promo template. Designed with a nostalgic, collage-style aesthetic, this template is the perfect tool for businesses looking to launch memorable marketing campaigns. Whether you're promoting summer sales, seasonal discounts, or special vacation packages, this design provides a visually engaging backdrop to capture your audience's attention. This user-friendly template allows you to effortlessly customize your message and branding, creating a professional-looking promotion in minutes. It's fully optimised to help you drive engagement, increase traffic, and boost sales during the peak season. Stop creating from scratch and use this ready-to-go solution to give your marketing efforts a unique, retro flair that stands out.
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 | 800 × 800 (1:1) |
| Length | 8s |
| Frame rate | 25 fps |
| Tracks / clips | 12 / 12 |
| Assets used | 1 audio, 1 image, 4 text, 6 video |
| Soundtrack | no |
| Merge fields | 10 |
Send a merge array with your values for these fields:
| Field | Default value |
|---|---|
{{ Title }} | Summer Vacation |
{{ VIDEO_1 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/bd41a12f-4ab8-4955-8657-69c9ba20731d/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO_2 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/5038b758-8612-46e9-b7dc-53b1f8e60e33/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO_3 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/45acf803-5082-42ba-9fad-04898dec6658/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO_4 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/aa998789-68af-4f67-a57d-fc531823c3bd/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO_5 }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/ee11494c-009b-4b80-a51b-9a7ac03487c6/source.mp4 |
{{ IMAGE_Disc }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/9774b520-475c-4cda-b0cb-1cb6b47ef682/source.png |
{{ VIDEO_BACKGROUNG }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/36fe0c19-4bde-42cd-b676-e41d3fb77486/source.mp4 |
{{ FONT_COLOR }} | #ffffff |
{{ AUDIO }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/retro-summer-vacation-promo-template/fec0462f-3518-43c3-bee8-deb5f0bce6f4/source.mp3 |
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
Loop over your product feed and render a promo per SKU — prices and images always current.
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 10 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 10 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. It renders 800×800 (1:1). Set output.aspectRatio to 9:16 or 16:9 in the JSON to produce vertical or landscape versions from the same timeline.
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.
