# Tutorial Carousel with Monocolor Background

Create tutorial carousels with monocolor backgrounds and structured content slides.

## When to Use This Template

* Same structured tutorial format as the minimalist flat style, but with customizable monocolor backgrounds and accent colors
* You want brand-colored tutorial carousels with heading + description per slide
* Includes a hashtag on the intro slide, useful for niche-specific LinkedIn and Instagram content
* Includes a CTA slide with profile image, description, and action buttons

## Template Information

| Property    | Value                                                                |
| ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Template ID | `/base/v2/tutorial-carousel/e095104b-e6c5-4a81-a89d-b0df3d7c5baf/v1` |
| Output Type | Slideshow                                                            |
| Category    | Tutorial Carousels                                                   |

## Parameters

| Parameter                       | Type    | Required | Default                            | Description                                       |
| ------------------------------- | ------- | -------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| font                            | enum    | No       | font-sans                          | Font family. 24 options                           |
| hashtag                         | string  | Yes      | #personalbranding                  | Hashtag in upper left. Max: 30 chars              |
| title                           | string  | Yes      | 3 Ways to Grow Faster on Instagram | Main title. 5-50 chars                            |
| introBackgroundColor            | color   | No       | #fe6616                            | Intro slide background                            |
| contentSlides                   | array   | Yes      | -                                  | Content slide objects. Min: 1, Max: 100           |
| contentSlides\[].heading        | string  | Yes      | -                                  | Slide heading. 5-50 chars                         |
| contentSlides\[].description    | string  | Yes      | -                                  | Slide description. 10-400 chars                   |
| contentSlides\[].hasAccentLines | boolean | No       | false                              | Show decorative accent lines                      |
| contentBackgroundColor          | color   | No       | #FFFFFF                            | Content slides background                         |
| accentColor                     | color   | No       | #fe6616                            | Accent elements color                             |
| authorName                      | string  | Yes      | Alex Hormozi                       | Author name. Max: 60 chars                        |
| companyName                     | string  | Yes      | @AlexHormozi                       | Company/handle. Max: 60 chars                     |
| ctaGreeting                     | string  | Yes      | Hi, I'm Alex                       | CTA greeting. Max: 80 chars                       |
| ctaDescription                  | string  | Yes      | -                                  | CTA description. 10-200 chars                     |
| ctaButtons                      | array   | Yes      | -                                  | Button labels. Min: 1, Max: 100. Each: 1-30 chars |
| ctaBackgroundColor              | color   | No       | #7217fe                            | CTA slide background                              |
| profileImage                    | image   | No       | -                                  | Profile image URL                                 |
| aspectRatio                     | enum    | No       | 4:5                                | Values: 4:5, 1:1, 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/tutorial-carousel/e095104b-e6c5-4a81-a89d-b0df3d7c5baf/v1",
  "inputs": {},
  "prompt": "Create a tutorial carousel about 4 steps to start freelancing successfully",
  "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/tutorial-carousel/e095104b-e6c5-4a81-a89d-b0df3d7c5baf/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "hashtag": "#contentcreation",
    "title": "3 Steps to Better Content",
    "introBackgroundColor": "#fe6616",
    "contentSlides": [
      {
        "heading": "Step 1: Research",
        "description": "Spend 30 minutes each day reading what your audience discusses. Note their pain points and questions.",
        "hasAccentLines": false
      },
      {
        "heading": "Step 2: Create",
        "description": "Write content that addresses one specific problem. Keep it actionable and clear.",
        "hasAccentLines": true
      }
    ],
    "authorName": "Alex Hormozi",
    "companyName": "@AlexHormozi",
    "ctaGreeting": "Hi, I'm Alex",
    "ctaDescription": "Follow me for actionable tips on content creation and business!",
    "ctaButtons": ["Repost", "Share"],
    "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/tutorial-carousel/e095104b-e6c5-4a81-a89d-b0df3d7c5baf/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "hashtag": "#marketing",
    "authorName": "Your Brand",
    "companyName": "@yourbrand",
    "accentColor": "#3B82F6",
    "ctaBackgroundColor": "#1E40AF"
  },
  "prompt": "Generate a 5-step guide to creating viral TikTok content",
  "render": true
}
```

## Related Templates

* [Tutorial Carousel with Minimalist Flat Style](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals/2491f97b-1b47-4efa-8b96-8c651fa7b3d5)
* [Image Slideshow with Text Overlays](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals/5903b592-1255-43b4-b9ac-f8ed7cbf6a5f)

## See Also

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