{
"timeline": {
"background": "#FFFFFF",
"tracks": [
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "rich-text",
"text": "{{NEWS_SLUG}}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"size": 30,
"weight": 800,
"color": "{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}",
"opacity": 1
},
"style": {
"letterSpacing": 0,
"wordSpacing": 0,
"lineHeight": 1,
"textTransform": "none",
"textDecoration": "none"
},
"align": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "middle"
},
"animation": {
"preset": "fadeIn",
"style": "word"
}
},
"start": 1.6,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.205,
"y": -0.363
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 255,
"height": 68
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "rich-text",
"text": "{{CHANNEL}}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"size": 30,
"weight": 800,
"color": "{{ FONT_COLOR_2 }}",
"opacity": 1
},
"style": {
"letterSpacing": 0,
"wordSpacing": 0,
"lineHeight": 1,
"textTransform": "none",
"textDecoration": "none"
},
"align": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "middle"
}
},
"start": 0.3,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.365,
"y": 0.373
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
},
"width": 250,
"height": 50
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "rich-text",
"text": "{{STATUS}}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat SemiBold",
"size": 24,
"weight": 600,
"color": "{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}",
"opacity": 1
},
"style": {
"letterSpacing": 0,
"wordSpacing": 0,
"lineHeight": 1,
"textTransform": "none",
"textDecoration": "none"
},
"align": {
"horizontal": "center",
"vertical": "middle"
}
},
"start": 0.1,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.409,
"y": 0.414
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 100,
"height": 50
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "rich-text",
"text": "{{HEADLINE}}",
"font": {
"family": "Montserrat ExtraBold",
"size": 55,
"weight": 800,
"color": "{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}",
"opacity": 1
},
"style": {
"letterSpacing": 0,
"wordSpacing": 0,
"lineHeight": 1,
"textTransform": "none",
"textDecoration": "none"
},
"align": {
"horizontal": "left",
"vertical": "middle"
},
"animation": {
"preset": "fadeIn",
"style": "word"
}
},
"start": 1.2,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0.063,
"y": -0.221
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 1300,
"height": 100
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 400 260\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"400\" height=\"260\" fill=\"{{ SHAPE_COLOR }}\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 1.4,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.223,
"y": -0.363
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 400,
"height": 260
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "luma",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/966b70ee-b552-447d-ae00-8ddca40bbc12/source.png"
},
"start": 1.4,
"length": 13.5
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 410 410\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"410\" height=\"410\" fill=\"{{ SHAPE_COLOR }}\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 1,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.393,
"y": -0.218
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 410,
"height": 410
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "luma",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/01e865a6-54fc-41e5-b850-6f02d25b26c6/source.mp4"
},
"start": 1,
"length": 13.9
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"100\" height=\"100\" fill=\"{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}\" fill-opacity=\"0.39\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 1.4,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0.462,
"y": -0.23
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
},
"width": 100,
"height": 100
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "luma",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/04790458-222f-4b8e-a450-df545980535b/source.png"
},
"start": 1.4,
"length": 13.5
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 740 740\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"740\" height=\"740\" fill=\"{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}\" fill-opacity=\"0.25\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 0,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0.42,
"y": 0.561
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideDown"
},
"width": 740,
"height": 740
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "luma",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/81694974-97f3-48e7-8501-e488d6ad9c0d/source.png"
},
"start": 0,
"length": 14.9
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 2000 150\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"2000\" height=\"150\" fill=\"{{ FONT_COLOR_2 }}\" fill-opacity=\"0.73\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 0.8,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.221
},
"position": "center",
"width": 2000,
"height": 150
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 2000 72\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"2000\" height=\"72\" fill=\"{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}\" fill-opacity=\"0.7\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 1.2,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": -0.363
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 2000,
"height": 72
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"200\" height=\"200\" fill=\"{{ SHAPE_COLOR }}\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 0,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
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"y": 0.396
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"width": 200,
"height": 200
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "luma",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/f1bb850c-ba1d-4d30-8e43-2fb4b62d8ee9/source.png"
},
"start": 0,
"length": 14.9
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "svg",
"src": "<svg viewBox=\"0 0 316 316\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><rect width=\"316\" height=\"316\" fill=\"{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }}\"/></svg>"
},
"start": 0.2,
"length": "end",
"offset": {
"x": -0.365,
"y": 0.381
},
"position": "center",
"transition": {
"in": "slideLeft"
},
"width": 316,
"height": 316
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "luma",
"src": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/fa15c5c2-fbcd-463f-a8af-0ce8feab36e2/source.png"
},
"start": 0.2,
"length": 14.700000000000001
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": 14.3,
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO_BANNER }}",
"volume": 1
},
"start": 0.6,
"scale": 1,
"offset": {
"x": 0.00011571516070461071,
"y": -0.34572648659272975
},
"position": "center",
"opacity": 0.37,
"transition": {
"in": "slideRight"
},
"fit": "contain",
"width": 2188,
"height": 350
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"length": "end",
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "{{ VIDEO }}"
},
"start": 0,
"fit": "contain",
"width": 2000,
"height": 1103,
"offset": {
"x": -0.0017460937500000401,
"y": -0.0030364583333334005
}
}
]
}
]
},
"output": {
"format": "mp4",
"fps": 25,
"size": {
"width": 1920,
"height": 1080
},
"destinations": [
{
"provider": "shotstack"
}
]
},
"merge": [
{
"find": "HEADLINE",
"replace": "New Smartphone Model Released"
},
{
"find": "NEWS_SLUG",
"replace": "NEWS UPDATE"
},
{
"find": "STATUS",
"replace": "LIVE"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO_BANNER",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/1c08ca8e-bee0-46d9-8c31-8b9c2f07d135/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "VIDEO",
"replace": "https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/768b2405-05ee-46cc-b35c-735529c6487c/source.mp4"
},
{
"find": "FONT_COLOR_1",
"replace": "#ffffff"
},
{
"find": "FONT_COLOR_2",
"replace": "#0000ce"
},
{
"find": "SHAPE_COLOR",
"replace": "#ce0000"
},
{
"find": "CHANNEL",
"replace": "NNN NEWS"
}
]
}Elevate your next product launch or major announcement with our "Tech Unveiling: Breaking News Template." Designed for businesses in the technology sector, or any brand looking to create a high-impact reveal, this template captures the urgency and excitement of a live news broadcast. It’s perfect for promoting new services, special events, or significant company updates engagingly and memorably. This template helps you craft a compelling narrative around your news, making your audience feel like they're witnessing a groundbreaking event. Its intuitive design allows for effortless customisation of text, logos, and visual elements to match your brand's aesthetic. Highlight key features, benefits, or event details with the dynamic "NEWS UPDATE" banner and the prominent main title section. The clean, professional layout ensures your message is delivered with clarity and authority, designed to capture attention and drive engagement. From product reveals to exclusive offers, this template is your go-to solution for creating professional, eye-catching promotional content that resonates with your target audience and generates significant buzz.
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 | 14.9s |
| Frame rate | 25 fps |
| Tracks / clips | 14 / 20 |
| Assets used | 6 luma, 4 rich-text, 8 svg, 2 video |
| Soundtrack | no |
| Merge fields | 9 |
Send a merge array with your values for these fields:
| Field | Default value |
|---|---|
{{ HEADLINE }} | New Smartphone Model Released |
{{ NEWS_SLUG }} | NEWS UPDATE |
{{ STATUS }} | LIVE |
{{ VIDEO_BANNER }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/1c08ca8e-bee0-46d9-8c31-8b9c2f07d135/source.mp4 |
{{ VIDEO }} | https://templates.shotstack.io/tech-unveiling-breaking-news-template-new-product-launch/768b2405-05ee-46cc-b35c-735529c6487c/source.mp4 |
{{ FONT_COLOR_1 }} | #ffffff |
{{ FONT_COLOR_2 }} | #0000ce |
{{ SHAPE_COLOR }} | #ce0000 |
{{ CHANNEL }} | NNN NEWS |
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 9 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 9 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 rich-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.
