BREAKINGNEWS MAKER

Breaking News Videos for TikTok & Reels

The 9:16 bulletin: sting hits, headline types, ticker rolls — all in the first two seconds.

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The fake-newscast is a proven short-form format: the red banner and news sting are an instant pattern-interrupt that buys you the first two seconds of attention, and the typewriter headline holds viewers through the reveal. Breaking News Maker exports natively in 9:16 — the lower-third, ticker and LIVE badge are laid out for a vertical frame, not cropped from a widescreen one — at a feed-smooth 60fps.

Pacing is where the format wins or loses. The intro sting (synthesized, included free in the export audio) announces the bit; the headline then types out at broadcast rhythm, so put your hook in the first few words and let the punchline finish typing as the viewer waits. The scrolling ticker underneath rewards the rewatch — that's where the second joke lives. On Pro you can swap the sting for a custom soundtrack and put a video clip behind the bulletin instead of a still photo.

What you get

True vertical layout

9:16 is a first-class format, not a crop — banner, headline strip and ticker are composed for the phone screen.

60fps, feed-smooth

The typewriter and ticker animate at 60fps so the scroll looks broadcast-crisp on a phone, not choppy.

Sound that sells the bit

The news intro sting is mixed into the exported MP4 — no separate audio editing. Pro adds custom soundtrack upload.

Motion backdrops on Pro

Put a video clip behind the lower-third for the full 'live from the scene' effect; photo backdrops are free.

Fast turnaround

In-browser rendering means you can react to a trend, export and post within minutes — 3 free exports a month, unlimited on Pro.

How it works

  1. 1

    Front-load the hook

    The headline types left to right — the first four or five words decide whether viewers swipe. Put the setup there, the punchline at the end.

  2. 2

    Go vertical

    Pick 9:16, choose a station style and add a backdrop — a photo free, or a video clip on Pro.

  3. 3

    Export and post

    Download the 60fps MP4 and upload straight to TikTok, Reels or Shorts — sound already included.

Frequently asked questions

What size is right for TikTok?

9:16 — Breaking News Maker's vertical format, at 720p free or 1080p on Pro. The same project also exports 1:1 and 16:9 for other placements.

Do I need to add music or sound effects afterwards?

No — the synthesized news intro sting is already in the MP4's audio track. If you want a specific track baked in, Pro supports uploading a custom soundtrack; you can also add trending audio in the TikTok app itself.

How long are the videos?

Driven by your content — the typewriter speed and how much ticker text you write set the pace. Most bulletins land in the 8–20 second range, which suits short-form feeds.

Will there be a watermark?

Free exports carry a small watermark at 720p; Pro ($4.99/mo) exports clean 1080p with no watermark.

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Try it now — free to start

Open the editor, type your first headline and watch the bulletin animate instantly — then sign in to export.

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