# When X then Y Text Slideshow

Show examples of "When X happens, then Y happens" scenarios with AI-generated images. 2.7M views, 2,700 likes.

## When to Use This Template

* You are creating comparison or "what they say vs. what you should say" content
* Popular format for business tips, negotiation advice, mindset shifts, and before/after scenarios
* You want a structured side-by-side comparison layout with AI-generated images
* Works for coaches, consultants, and educators on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn

## Template Information

| Property    | Value                                                               |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Template ID | `/base/v2/images-with-text/c9892c3b-fa75-4ade-821a-a50ff8456230/v1` |
| Output Type | Video                                                               |
| Category    | Images with Text                                                    |

## Parameters

| Parameter                             | Type   | Required | Default | Description                                  |
| ------------------------------------- | ------ | -------- | ------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| firstSlideText                        | string | Yes      | -       | Hook text for first slide. 30-70 chars       |
| firstSlideImagePrompt                 | string | Yes      | -       | AI prompt for first slide image. 1-400 chars |
| comparisonTextTop                     | string | Yes      | -       | Top comparison label. 1-50 chars             |
| comparisonTextBottom                  | string | Yes      | -       | Bottom comparison label. 1-50 chars          |
| lastSlideText                         | string | Yes      | -       | Text for last slide. 1-350 chars             |
| lastSlideImagePrompt                  | string | Yes      | -       | AI prompt for last slide image. 1-400 chars  |
| slides                                | array  | Yes      | -       | Comparison slides. Min: 1, Max: 20           |
| slides\[].topComparisonExampleText    | string | Yes      | -       | Top example. 20-200 chars                    |
| slides\[].bottomComparisonExampleText | string | Yes      | -       | Bottom example. 20-200 chars                 |
| slideDuration                         | number | No       | 5       | Seconds per slide. Range: 1-10               |
| aspectRatio                           | enum   | No       | 4:5     | Values: 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16                 |

## Example 1: AI-Powered with Prompt

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/images-with-text/c9892c3b-fa75-4ade-821a-a50ff8456230/v1",
  "inputs": {},
  "prompt": "Create a video about negotiation phrases every founder should know, comparing what clients say vs how you should respond",
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 2: Manual Inputs

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/images-with-text/c9892c3b-fa75-4ade-821a-a50ff8456230/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "firstSlideText": "Negotiation phrases every founder should know",
    "firstSlideImagePrompt": "Professional business meeting with two people shaking hands",
    "comparisonTextTop": "When they say:",
    "comparisonTextBottom": "You say:",
    "slides": [
      {
        "topComparisonExampleText": "Your pricing does not fit our budget right now",
        "bottomComparisonExampleText": "Help me understand what you are working with."
      },
      {
        "topComparisonExampleText": "We need to think about it",
        "bottomComparisonExampleText": "What specific concerns do you want to address?"
      },
      {
        "topComparisonExampleText": "Your competitor is cheaper",
        "bottomComparisonExampleText": "What would make the extra investment worthwhile for you?"
      }
    ],
    "lastSlideText": "Follow for more business tips",
    "lastSlideImagePrompt": "Successful entrepreneur celebrating a closed deal",
    "slideDuration": 5,
    "aspectRatio": "4:5"
  },
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 3: Hybrid Approach

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/images-with-text/c9892c3b-fa75-4ade-821a-a50ff8456230/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "comparisonTextTop": "What beginners think:",
    "comparisonTextBottom": "What experts know:",
    "aspectRatio": "9:16"
  },
  "prompt": "Create a video comparing beginner vs expert mindsets in investing with 4 examples",
  "render": true
}
```

## Related Templates

* [Image Slideshow with Prominent Text](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals/0ddb8655-c3da-43da-9f7d-be1915ca7818)
* [Video of Images and Text with Minimal Style](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals/3ed4bb92-dbfe-45e6-9dc8-605b77f70506)

## See Also

* [Create Visual API Reference](https://help.blotato.com/api/create-video)
* [All Visual Templates](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals)