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Editorial Data Explainer template

A retro editorial explainer that pairs archival-style shots and typed slates with a data-driven argument. It runs about 20 seconds in 16:9, and opens in ASAP Motion as an editable project: replace the copy, images and logo, change the colors and timing, then export an MP4.

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Preview

Muted preview of the template as it ships, about 20 seconds. The copy, images and brand are placeholders you replace.

At a glance

Length
About 20 seconds
Format
16:9 landscape (1920 × 1080)
Best for
Data stories, news-style explainers and commentary channels
Collections
Brand and social
Export
MP4, 1080p at 30 fps on every plan; up to 4K at 60 fps on Pro and Studio
Price
Included on every plan, including Free. Free exports carry a small watermark

What happens in it

The beats of the template in order. Every line is yours to rewrite.

  1. A typed slate states the question
  2. Archival-style footage sets the scene
  3. Figures and labels build the argument
  4. A closing slate lands the takeaway

Make Editorial Data Explainer yours

  1. Open it in ASAP Motion

    “Use this template” opens Editorial Data Explainer in the app’s template library. Create a free account if you do not have one.

  2. Replace the content

    Swap in your own: slate text and headline, footage or photos, figures and sources, channel name.

  3. Retime and export

    Adjust how long each scene holds, remove the ones you do not need, then export an MP4.

Editorial Data Explainer: questions

Is the Editorial Data Explainer template free?

Yes. It is included on every ASAP Motion plan, including Free. Exports on the Free plan carry a small watermark; Pro and Studio exports have none.

How long is the Editorial Data Explainer template?

About 20 seconds. Remove or shorten scenes in the timeline for a shorter cut, for example a teaser for social.

What do I need to customize the Editorial Data Explainer template?

Slate text and headline, Footage or photos, Figures and sources, Channel name. You edit everything in your browser; no After Effects or animation experience is needed.

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