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Templates

What are templates?​

Templates allow you to reuse a proven video setup without copying content.

In ReelBot, a template captures how a video is configured, not what it says or shows.

Templates exist to:

  • reduce setup time
  • enforce consistency
  • eliminate repeated decisions
  • support batching workflows

They are a CreatorOps acceleration tool — not a shortcut.

What templates include​

A template stores Video Settings only.

This includes:

  • duration
  • tone
  • caption size
  • brand preset
  • orientation-related behavior

These settings define constraints, not content.

What templates do NOT include​

Templates intentionally do not store:

  • topic
  • script
  • voice selection
  • B-roll assets
  • music
  • generated videos

This keeps templates:

  • reusable across ideas
  • safe across languages
  • flexible across formats

Each new video still starts with fresh content decisions.

Creating a template​

You can create a template after generating a video.

From the Review & Generate step or a completed Project:

  1. Click Save as Template
  2. Give the template a name
  3. Save it for future use

The template becomes available immediately in the Video Studio sidebar.

Using a template​

To use a template:

  1. Open the Video Studio
  2. Select a template from the sidebar
  3. Settings are applied instantly
  4. Begin the creation flow

Only compatible settings are applied automatically.

If a setting conflicts with the selected video type:

  • incompatible options are skipped
  • the flow adapts safely

Templates and drafts​

Templates integrate seamlessly with drafts.

When a template is applied:

  • the current draft updates its settings
  • content steps remain untouched
  • no regeneration occurs automatically

If applied mid-flow, ReelBot warns you if any steps would be affected.

Templates and localization​

Templates are language-agnostic.

They do not enforce:

  • content language
  • voice language

This allows the same template to be reused across:

  • multiple languages
  • different markets
  • localized workflows

Templates and regeneration​

Templates do not trigger regeneration by themselves.

However, if a template changes:

  • duration
  • tone

…ReelBot will warn you and clear affected steps only after confirmation.

This ensures templates never cause silent data loss.

Managing templates​

Templates can be:

  • reused unlimited times
  • edited by applying and re-saving
  • removed when no longer needed

Deleting a template:

  • does not affect existing videos
  • does not affect drafts or projects

Templates are purely configuration helpers.

When to use templates​

Templates work best when:

  • you repeat the same format often
  • you batch content weekly
  • you want consistent pacing and tone
  • you’ve found a setup that performs well

Examples:

  • “15s Educational Explainer”
  • “30s Inspirational Quote”
  • “Brand X Product Highlight”

When NOT to use templates​

Avoid templates when:

  • experimenting with a new format
  • testing tone or pacing
  • creating one-off content

Templates are for stability — not exploration.

Common mistakes to avoid​

  • expecting templates to store scripts or topics
  • overloading templates with too many variations
  • changing templates mid-batch
  • using templates as a replacement for review

Templates guide creation — they don’t replace judgment.

The CreatorOps perspective​

Templates turn decisions into assets.

Once you’ve made a good decision once, you shouldn’t have to remake it every time.

ReelBot templates exist to:

  • lock in what works
  • remove friction
  • scale consistency

That’s CreatorOps applied to repetition.

What to explore next​

👉 Learn how Projects preserve generated videos
→ Projects & Video Management

👉 Or explore AI Credits & Usage
→ AI Credits

Templates save time — consistency saves momentum.