Media & voice
Shotstack (video render)
1 min read·Updated July 28, 2026
Setup time
~5 min
Difficulty
easy
Who bills
Shotstack
What it is
Cloud video render API used by ClipSmith, PropertyCine, and GuideFlow.
Why Hi5Agents uses it
Rendering video reliably needs dedicated infrastructure. Shotstack takes a JSON spec and returns an MP4 in seconds.
Agents unlocked
One Shotstack (video render) powers 3 agents. Typical cost $0–$40/mo.
ClipSmithUnlocks a mode
Auto-renders each clip as MP4. Clip-kit delivery (instructions + captions) works without it.
GuideFlowUnlocks a mode
Renders the learning video. The written guide works without it.
PropertyCineUnlocks a mode
Renders the property walkthrough video.
Building a stack? Try the stack builder or open the full matrix.
Setup steps
- 1Create an account at shotstack.io.
- 2Grab the sandbox key first to test, then the production key when you're ready.
- 3Paste the production key into Hi5Agents → Settings → Keys → Shotstack.
Billing
Free trial minutes; paid from $39/mo for 500 render minutes.
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