Overlays

Add Overlay

Add a new overlay of any type to the timeline at a specified position. For data visualizations (charts, graphs, KPIs), use add_data_viz instead. For cinematic templates (including intros), use add_cinematic_template or insert_cinematic_as_intro instead.

Insert Cinematic as Intro

Insert any cinematic template at frame 0, shifting all existing overlays forward. Same 37 templates as add_cinematic_template but with intro behavior.

Add Cinematic Template

Add a cinematic template overlay at the playhead. 37 templates across 4 categories (framework, creative FX, newspaper/editorial, social) with media slots, color grading, transitions, and VFX.

Add Data Visualization

Add a data visualization chart overlay at the playhead. 11 chart types across 7 categories with full data customization, theming, and animation.

Change Chart Properties

Modify data, titles, or styling of an existing chart overlay. Shallow-merges props_patch into overlay.props.

Change Map Properties

Modify styling, camera, or post-processing of an existing map overlay. Shallow-merges props_patch into overlay.props.

Change Sticker Properties

Modify an existing sticker overlay's appearance, content, or animation. Shallow-merges styles_patch into overlay.styles.

Change Image Properties

Modify an existing image overlay's source, label, or styles. Shallow-merges styles_patch into overlay.styles.

Change Video Clip Properties

Modify an existing video overlay's source, start time, or styles. Shallow-merges styles_patch into overlay.styles.

Change Counter Properties

Modify an existing counter overlay's properties. Shallow-merges props_patch into overlay.props.

Change Calendar Properties

Modify an existing calendar overlay's properties and/or styles. Accepts props_patch and/or styles_patch.

Change Lower Third Properties

Modify an existing lower-third overlay's properties. Shallow-merges props_patch into overlay.props.

Change Cinematic Template Properties

Modify an existing cinematic template overlay's properties, styles, and/or duration. Deep-merges props_patch into overlay.props (preserves nested structures). Works for all 37 templates including intros.