Rig
Rig gives you the tools to prepare an After Effects project file for dynamic content. Map your data to composition layers and preview how those layers change as the data is processed.
Rig is perfect when...
- Swapping content in your AE project takes too much of your time.
- You need to prepare an AE project for a different machine running Pro or Bot.
- You want to create an AE project compatible with Templater to sell or distribute as a template.
Pro
Pro ships with Rig functionality in addition to features that let you batch render or batch replicate re-versioned master compositions using your data source.
Pro is perfect when...
- Your client has a database of customer information and they require a quick turnaround for many unique videos based on that data.
- Your studio has multiple artists who need to work concurrently on different variations of a master composition.
- You have purchased an AE project compatible with Templater and want to create many unique versions of it using your data.
Bot
Bot ships with Rig and Pro functionality and lets you build automated video systems. Check periodically for incoming data to kick-off new, unique renders. Or use the command line to push data in to create new renders.
Bot is perfect when...
- You need to create videos on demand without human intervention.
- You need command line interface control to re-version AE projects.
- You want to develop web or mobile apps that create dynamic videos based on user input.
Feature Comparison
Rig
Pro
Bot
Map your spreadsheet or JSON data directly into AE composition layers. Use Google Sheets in the cloud or tabbed-separated-value files exported from Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, or Google Sheets. You can also use a plain text file containing a JSON object array exported from your own app
Footage sources for your dynamic layers in your AE project can come from local or cloud-based resources.
When updating an AE composition with your data, Templater intelligently adjusts dynamic layers relative to their containing composition and other sibling layers. No need to futz with aligning, scaling, or positioning dynamic layers—let Templater craft your composition according to your layout rules.
Use time-based rules to crop, trim, shift, and stretch layers using Templater’s patented Time Sculpting feature. There’s no need to worry about integrating footage sources of varying duration into a video template. Now Templater can maintain the design integrity of your video while processing footage of different lengths.
Insert characters from any language into your spreadsheet and see them appear in your text layers. Of course, installed fonts should have the glyphs you require. Templater reads your text as it appears in your spreadsheet, so commas, quotes, apostrophes, and new lines are accepted. Right-to-left scripts are also supported.
Use project file presets to store the Data source, Footage folder, and Output folder references within your After Effects project template file for easy reuse.
With a click of a button, preview how your data-driven compositions will look prior to rendering or replicating. Iterate through previews of your render jobs to see how Templater treats different text, footage, and colors. Resolve problematic data quickly and effectively.
Want to know what Templater is doing at any given time? Inspect its log files for full transparency. Troubleshooting Templater has never been easier.
Templater can quickly re-version a master composition with your data and replicate it so you can work your mograph magic on it before rendering. Replicated comps are kept tidy and organized within a clean folder structure. You also have the option to send replicated comps to AE’s render queue or the Adobe Media Encoder.
With a click of a button, preview how your data-driven compositions will look prior to rendering or replicating. Iterate through previews of your render jobs to see how Templater treats different text, footage, and colors. Resolve problematic data quickly and effectively.
Send a batch of replicated compositions to Adobe Media Encoder to render.
Set a custom output file name for each render job or replicated comp from within your data source.
If you have two or more template project files that need to make use of the same data, switch between AE project templates on a per-row basis within the same data source.
Run shell scripts or use the Templater API to create and run ExtendScripts. These scripts listen for events that Templater broadcasts and hook into Templater’s processes allowing you to extend its automation capability.
Engage with Templater processes through shell commands. With the command line interface (CLI), developers have unparalleled flexibility for integrating video versioning within their existing pipelines or systems. Most controls found in the Templater panel are configurable via a command line options file.
The Bot for Templater operates After Effects for you. When The Bot finds new data, it triggers Templater’s customization and rendering process. Developers can create web or mobile apps that feed data into Templater’s data source, offering a collaborative, custom video content creation solution.
Use The Bot for Templater to automatically replicate or render data sets of a significant size.
Free
Get started piping data into QUE and connecting it to Templater. Architect the foundation of your automatic video content creation system and easily manage your dynamic video data as your operation scales.
When you are ready to upgrade, you keep your existing campaign data.
Features
- 1 User
- up to 2 campaigns
- 50 jobs per campaign
- 1-2 satellites
- Secure data encryption
- QUE Dash: Web dashboard
- API Integration Endpoints
Free
Cancel your subscription any time. QUE plans do not include a license to use Templater. Contact us about discounts when bundling Templater with QUE.Solo
Ideal for individual producers or as an entry point for growing shops. Build a solid foundation for automated, customized video, and easily scale with the growth of your business.
Features
- 1 User
- Unlimited campaigns
- 1-2 satellites
- Secure data encryption
- QUE Dash: Web dashboard
- API Integration Endpoints
Team
Best for small teams with multiple satellites. Offers permissions-based data access and makes collaboration smoother and easier.
Features
- 1 Admin user
- 1-3 additional member users
- Unlimited campaigns
- 1-5 satellites
- Secure data encryption
- QUE Dash: Web dashboard
- API Integration Endpoints
Org
Available for larger organizations and onsite/private QUE deployments. Contact Dataclay for pricing.
Features
- 1 Admin user
- 4+ additional member users
- Unlimited campaigns
- 6+ satellites
- Secure data encryption
- QUE Dash: Web dashboard
- API Integration Endpoints
- Onsite or private cloud deployment
Solo
/ Monthly SubscriptionCancel your subscription any time. QUE plans do not include a license to use Templater. Contact us about discounts when bundling Templater with QUE.Team
/ Monthly SubscriptionCancel your subscription any time. QUE plans do not include a license to use Templater. Contact us about discounts when bundling Templater with QUE.Small Business or EnterpriseOrg
Custom Quote
QUE ORG is the most comprehensive package that we offer and is custom built around your specific needs.
Contact us for a quote and to discuss how we can accommodate your project goals.
QUE ORG is the package for really ambitious or technically challenging projects.
Beta
Projector enables rendering of multiple customized videos at the same time and automates distribution of those videos. Together with Templater and QUE, Projector makes Dataclay Station the future of customized video management.
Free two-month beta period.
Feedback encouraged!
Features
- free 2-month beta
- 1 activation
- Desktop application
- Seamless Templater integration
- Data from QUE or Google Sheets
- Transcode between formats
- Parallel processing
- Automate distribution to platforms*
- Write back metadata
- Unlimited outputs
*Vimeo, JW Player, Amazon S3
Standard
Premium
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Premium
Ultimate
Term-based support
Flexible pricing for your business size and operation
Free Templater updates and upgrades
Receive all upgrades and updates at no additional cost
Searchable knowledge base
Access up-to-date Templater documentation on our website
Video tutorials
Ramp up with Templater quickly with video instruction
User-to-user forums
Learn from our awesome community of users
Installation support and license management
Receive support as you install and activate Templater
60 days of email support from date of license purchase
Email support for 60 days starting from date of license purchase
Inspect Templater log files for troubleshooting
Share Templater logs with support team to identify causes of issues
Unlimited email support
Correspond with our support team via email to resolve issues
Telephone / chat / screen-share support
Schedule a telephone or telepresence session for troubleshooting
Troubleshoot Adobe After Effects project files
Share your project files for support team to troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Google Sheet data sources
Share your Google Sheet for support team to troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Local JSON data sources
Share your JSON text files for support team to troubleshoot
Troubleshoot remote JSON URL feeds
Share your URL feed responses for support team to troubleshoot
Troubleshoot automation event scripts
Access troubleshooting support for your scripts listening for events
Priority email support
Receive support email replies by the following business day or sooner
Priority telephone / chat / screen-share support
Schedule next business day telephone or telepresence conferences
Extended support hours
Access support outside of normal operating hours*