Video Creation: 20 Prompts

Use the prompts for live-action, animation or AI video workflows. Replace bracketed details and verify platform limits, music licenses and factual claims before publishing.

20 prompts

1. Find a video concept. “Suggest 10 original video ideas for [audience] about [topic] that fit [platform and duration]. For each, give the viewer takeaway, visual hook, production difficulty and a distinct angle.”
2. Write a strong hook. “Write 12 truthful opening hooks for a video about [topic] aimed at [audience]. Keep each under [word limit] words, avoid clickbait and make the promised content deliverable in the video.”
3. Build a short script. “Write a [duration]-second script about [topic] for [audience]. Structure it as hook, one useful idea, example and concise ending. Include spoken words, on-screen text and visual action separately.”
4. Create an explainer. “Outline a clear [duration]-minute explainer about [topic] for someone new to it. Break it into sections with key claims, examples, visual aids and facts that need sourcing. Do not invent evidence.”
5. Develop a storyboard. “Turn this script into a storyboard: [paste script]. For each shot, include duration, subject, action, framing, camera movement, transition, audio and any on-screen text. Preserve continuity and keep text brief.”
6. Make a shot list. “Create a practical shot list for filming [concept] in [location] with [equipment]. Include shot size, angle, movement, action, estimated seconds and priority. Group setups to reduce unnecessary resets.”
7. Write a product demo. “Script a [duration] product demo for [product] aimed at [audience]. Show the real workflow and verified features: [facts]. Clearly distinguish demonstrated facts from claims to confirm; avoid invented results.”
8. Plan a brand film. “Develop a [duration] brand film concept for [brand] with the goal [goal]. Return a visual premise, scene sequence, voiceover option, sound direction and final frame. Avoid generic inspirational language and unsupported claims.”
9. Create a video-generation prompt. “Write a prompt for a [duration], [aspect ratio] video of [subject] doing [action] in [setting]. Specify camera, lighting, motion, continuity, style and sound. Include constraints against text artifacts, extra limbs and sudden scene changes.”
10. Direct camera movement. “For this scene [description], propose three camera-movement options that support [emotion or information]. For each, describe starting frame, movement path, speed, ending frame and what must stay consistent.”
11. Plan sound. “Design a sound plan for this sequence [paste storyboard]. List dialogue, ambience, effects, music mood and transitions by timecode. Do not name unlicensed tracks; flag sounds that should be recorded or licensed.”
12. Write voiceover. “Write a natural voiceover for [video topic] lasting about [duration] at a comfortable speaking pace. Use plain language, mark pauses and emphasis, and do not repeat information already clear on screen.”
13. Edit for retention. “Review this rough cut description or transcript: [paste]. Identify slow sections, confusing transitions and repeated points. Suggest timecoded trims or visual changes without sacrificing accuracy or necessary context.”
14. Create captions. “Turn this approved transcript into accurate captions: [paste]. Preserve meaning, speaker changes and relevant sound cues. Keep lines concise and readable; do not add words that were not spoken.”
15. Improve accessibility. “Review this video plan for accessibility: [paste]. Recommend caption, contrast, text-size, flashing-content, audio-description and comprehension improvements. Keep essential information available without relying only on color or sound.”
16. Write a title and description. “Generate 10 accurate titles and one platform description for a video about [topic] for [audience]. Match the actual content [summary], avoid misleading claims and include a concise call to action.”
17. Plan a thumbnail. “Write five thumbnail concepts for this video [summary]. Each should communicate one idea at small size, use a clear focal point and minimal text. Do not imply an event or result that is not in the video.”
18. Create a production schedule. “Build a realistic production schedule for a [duration] video with [team size], [location] and [deadline]. Include prep, filming, editing, review and delivery buffers; identify dependencies and decisions needed.”
19. Repurpose a long video. “From this long-form video outline [paste], propose [number] short clips. For each, give standalone context, start/end point, hook, caption and any needed source link so the clip is not misleading out of context.”
20. Run a final review. “Create a final review checklist for this video and platform: [details]. Cover factual accuracy, permissions, music, captions, safe margins, aspect ratio, audio levels, links, spelling and thumbnail consistency. Mark which items require human confirmation.”