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Retro News Ticker

Classic broadcast ticker with high-contrast text and brisk horizontal motion.

HorizontalRight to left16:9
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Preview = ExportHorizontal / Vertical / TiltedTransparent or Solid BGGIF · WebM · Web Embed
Type your scrolling text here (multi-line, emojis allowed) 🎉 Switch horizontal/vertical/tilted modes, tweak speed, colors, and background. What you see in preview is exactly what you export.

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Text & Style

Multi-line text, emojis; font, colors, background, spacing, align

2608 chars left

Enter = new line; vertical/credits mode respects lines.

Split by blank lines or add blocks; reorder freely

40px

Transparent shows a checkerboard in preview; export transparency depends on target format (e.g., WebM, some GIFs).

1.60

Avoid cramped lines in vertical/credits mode.

Alignment applies to vertical / tilted modes. Horizontal marquee is a single line.

Scroll & Duration

Direction, mode, speed, loop/once, tilt controls

Est. 5.0s
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GIF exports loop by default; video can loop N times or target duration.

Estimated duration: with current content, path, and speed, about 5.0s to scroll once.

Why choose this template?

This template mirrors traditional TV tickers where urgent updates must remain readable even when they move quickly.

Best use cases

  • Breaking updates for livestream events and conferences
  • Scoreboard and game status strips for sports productions
  • Sponsor and schedule crawls for local broadcasts

Recommended setup flow

  1. Replace the sample headline with your live update string and keep separator dots for scanning rhythm.
  2. Keep speed in the moderate-fast range so updates stay energetic but still readable on mobile screens.
  3. Use a high-contrast color pair if the ticker overlays footage with mixed brightness.
  4. Preview one full loop before export and trim message length until one pass matches your segment timing.

Preset defaults

  • Font: Arial
  • Font size: 44
  • Line height: 1.35
  • Scroll mode: Horizontal
  • Direction: Right to left
  • Base speed: 72

Retro News Ticker FAQ

Practical guidance for timing, readability, and deployment workflows.

How long should each ticker message be?

Keep each message short enough to read in one pass. For dense updates, separate clauses with bullets so viewers can re-enter at any point.

Why use yellow text on a dark background?

That combination keeps contrast high under compression and remains legible when viewers watch in bright environments.

Can I use this as a lower-third overlay?

Yes. Pair it with a transparent background and place it in the bottom area of your stream scene to mimic broadcast lower-thirds.

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