Creating a template
Quickly make a new template from scratch or an existing project
By Morten JustA template is a reusable starting point for a scene, its styling, and its animation.
Save a template
- Prepare the devices, camera, background, and timeline.
- Choose File → Save As (Command-Shift-S) and select Template as the file type.
- Give it a name that describes its purpose.
- Choose File → New From Template → Open Rotato File As Template, select the saved file, and check its starting scene.
If you are starting from an existing document, use File → Duplicate first to protect the original.
Prepare it for reuse
Use replaceable screen media and clear titles. Test a second set of artwork in the template so you catch cropping or timing assumptions. Keep referenced video and audio files available when sharing the template.