# News Recap Video Maker

> Make a news recap video from a headline. Get a recap reel outline (hook, the facts, why it matters, the takeaway) and a finished 1080x1920 MP4 with AI. For niche news channels. Free plan.

*Source: [https://www.reelry.app/make/news-recap](https://www.reelry.app/make/news-recap)*

A news recap video delivers a single story fast and clearly. Niche news channels (one sport, one market, one topic) win because they become the place their audience checks daily, and the faceless recap format fits perfectly: viewers want the information, not a face, on a reliable schedule.

The structure is hook, facts, significance, takeaway. Hook with the stakes, deliver the verified who-what-where plainly, explain why it matters to your specific audience, and end on a takeaway or an open question. Accuracy and attribution are non-negotiable: verify with reputable sources, cite them, and label opinion as opinion.

Reelry turns your headline into that recap structure and produces the finished vertical video, with lower-thirds, voiceover, and captions. You supply the verified facts; the tool builds the recap.

## How to make one with Reelry

1. Enter your headline above. Add your audience to get the recap outline.
2. Verify and fill the facts. Confirm with at least two reputable sources and attribute them on screen.
3. Generate the reel. Paste the outline into Reelry; AI writes the recap, adds lower-thirds, records voiceover, and assembles the 1080x1920 MP4.

## Who it is for

Niche news channels (tech, sports, finance, local), commentary creators, and brands publishing industry updates.

## FAQ

**How do I stay accurate as a news creator?**

Verify every fact with at least two reputable sources, attribute them on screen and in a pinned comment, label opinion as opinion, and never fabricate events. The recap structure this tool builds keeps facts and any analysis visually separate so viewers always know which is which.

**How is this different from the news video generator tool?**

This /make page is the landing page for the news-recap format and builds an outline from your headline. The AI news video generator tool offers the same recap frame with beat-specific hooks (tech, finance, sports). Use whichever entry point fits how you found it.

**Is the news recap video maker free?**

The outline builder is free with no signup, and Reelry has a free plan to produce the finished video.

Reelry turns a text prompt into a complete TikTok-ready reel (script, illustrated visuals, animation, voiceover, assembled 1080x1920 MP4). Free plan available: https://www.reelry.app/signup