Generate Promo Videos Via API

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The only thing you need is some JSON

{
"timeline": {
"soundtrack": {
"src": "https://shotstack-assets.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/templates/advertisement/funny-pets.mp3",
"effect": "fadeOut"
},
"fonts": [
{
"src": "https://shotstack-assets.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/fonts/SecularOne-Regular.ttf"
}
],
"background": "#1c1c1c",
"tracks": [
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "https://shotstack-assets.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/templates/advertisement/petstore-logo.png"
},
"start": 0.5,
"length": 2.5,
"fit": "none",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center"
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "https://shotstack-assets.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/templates/advertisement/petfood1.png"
},
"start": 3,
"length": 5,
"fit": "none",
"transition": {
"in": "fade",
"out": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"offset": {
"x": -0.305,
"y": 0
}
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "html",
"html": "<p data-html-type=text>BULLY STICKS</p>",
"css": "p {font-family: Secular One; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 75px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;}",
"width": 600,
"height": 150
},
"start": 4,
"length": 4,
"offset": {
"x": 0.18,
"y": 0.26
},
"transition": {
"in": "carouselLeft",
"out": "fade"
}
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "html",
"html": "<p data-html-type=text>Nutriyum bully sticks contains reduced calories to help your dog achieve and maintain a healthy weight, as well as higher levels of fibre to promote feelings of fullness between meals.</p>",
"css": "p {font-family: Secular One; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;}",
"width": 600,
"height": 250
},
"start": 4.2,
"length": 3.8,
"offset": {
"x": 0.18,
"y": 0
},
"transition": {
"in": "carouselLeft",
"out": "fade"
}
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "html",
"html": "<p data-html-type=text>$19.99</p>",
"css": "p {font-family: Secular One; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 60px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;}",
"width": 600,
"height": 100
},
"start": 4.4,
"length": 3.6,
"offset": {
"x": 0.18,
"y": -0.25
},
"transition": {
"in": "carouselLeft",
"out": "fade"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "image",
"src": "https://shotstack-assets.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/templates/advertisement/petfood2.png"
},
"start": 8,
"length": 4,
"fit": "crop",
"transition": {
"in": "fade"
},
"position": "center",
"offset": {
"x": 0.305,
"y": -0.005
},
"scale": 0.404
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "html",
"html": "<p data-html-type=text>DENTAL STICKS</p>",
"css": "p {font-family: Secular One; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 75px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;}",
"width": 600,
"height": 150
},
"start": 8,
"length": 4,
"offset": {
"x": -0.18,
"y": 0.26
},
"transition": {
"in": "carouselRight"
}
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "html",
"html": "<p data-html-type=text>Nutriyum Dental Sticks are delicious chew treats that contain RF2, an ingredient that fights against plaque, dental tartar, and bad breath in pets.</p>",
"css": "p {font-family: Secular One; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;}",
"width": 600,
"height": 250
},
"start": 8.2,
"length": 3.8,
"offset": {
"x": -0.18,
"y": 0
},
"transition": {
"in": "carouselRight"
}
},
{
"asset": {
"type": "html",
"html": "<p data-html-type=text>$25.00</p>",
"css": "p {font-family: Secular One; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 60px; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;}",
"width": 600,
"height": 100
},
"start": 8.4,
"length": 3.6,
"offset": {
"x": -0.18,
"y": -0.25
},
"transition": {
"in": "carouselRight"
}
}
]
},
{
"clips": [
{
"asset": {
"type": "video",
"src": "https://shotstack-assets.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/templates/advertisement/template.mp4"
},
"start": 0,
"length": 12,
"offset": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0
},
"position": "center",
"fit": "crop",
"scale": 1
}
]
}
]
},
"output": {
"format": "mp4",
"size": {
"width": 1280,
"height": 720
}
}
}

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