AI Prompts for Video

Ready-to-Use Prompts for Every Stage

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Ideation and Planning

Video Ideas

Generate 10 video ideas about [topic] for [platform].

My audience: [who they are]
My style: [how you present]
What's working: [content that's performed well]

For each idea, include:
- Title
- Hook (first 5 seconds)
- Key points to cover
- Why this would engage my audience

Content Calendar

Create a one-month content calendar for my [platform] channel.

My niche: [topic]
Upload frequency: [how often]
Content mix: [tutorials, vlogs, etc.]

Include:
- Video topics
- Optimal posting days
- Trending angles to consider
- How videos connect to each other

Scripting

Full Script

Write a script for a [length] video about [topic].

Target audience: [who]
Tone: [professional, casual, energetic]
Goal: [what viewers should do/know/feel]

Include:
- Hook that grabs attention in first 5 seconds
- Clear introduction
- Main content with clear sections
- Call to action
- Natural, conversational language

Format with speaker directions [like this].

Hook Options

Give me 10 different hooks for a video about [topic].

Include:
- Question hooks
- Statement hooks
- Story hooks
- Pattern interrupt hooks
- Statistic hooks

Make each grab attention in under 5 seconds.

Short-Form Script

Write a script for a [15/30/60] second [TikTok/Reel/Short].

Topic: [what it's about]
Style: [trendy, educational, funny, etc.]
Hook style: [direct, question, surprising fact]

Make every word count. No filler.

Production

Shot List

Create a shot list for a video about [topic].

Video type: [talking head, tutorial, vlog, etc.]
Available locations: [where you can film]
Equipment: [what you have]

Include:
- A-roll shots needed
- B-roll suggestions
- Camera angles
- Any special shots to consider

B-Roll Ideas

Suggest B-roll shots for a video about [topic].

Main points covered: [list them]
Available resources: [what you can film, stock, AI-generated]

For each main point, suggest:
- Specific B-roll shots
- Duration
- Where to source (film, stock, AI)

AI Video Generation

Text-to-Video Prompt

[Subject/action] in [setting/environment],
[time of day/lighting], [camera movement],
[style] aesthetic, [mood/feeling],
high quality, cinematic, [additional details]

B-Roll Generation

Stock footage style shot of [subject],
[action or state], [environment],
neutral/corporate/professional feel,
suitable for business video, no text,
smooth motion, 4K quality

Editing and Post

Caption Review

Review these captions for my video.

[Paste transcript]

Check for:
1. Accuracy
2. Punctuation
3. Readability
4. Speaker identification (if multiple)
5. Anything that sounds off

Video Description

Write a YouTube description for my video.

Title: [video title]
Topic: [what it covers]
Target keywords: [SEO terms]

Include:
- Keyword-rich opening (first 2 sentences)
- Summary of content
- Timestamps for main sections
- Call to action
- Links placeholder

Thumbnails and Graphics

Thumbnail Concept

Suggest thumbnail concepts for: [video title]

Video content: [brief description]
My brand colors: [if applicable]
My style: [show face, text-heavy, minimal, etc.]

For each concept, describe:
- Visual elements
- Text (3-5 words max)
- Expression/emotion if face shown
- Color scheme

Title Options

Generate 10 title options for a video about [topic].

Target keywords: [SEO terms]
Audience: [who]
Video type: [tutorial, list, review, etc.]

Make titles that are:
- Under 60 characters
- Searchable
- Clickable
- Honest (not clickbait)

Platform Strategy

YouTube SEO

Optimize this video for YouTube search.

Topic: [what it covers]
Target keywords: [primary search terms]
Audience: [who should find this]

Create:
1. SEO-optimized title (5 options)
2. Description with keywords
3. Tags list
4. Hashtags (3)
5. Chapter timestamps structure

Repurposing Plan

Create a repurposing plan for this long-form video.

Video topic: [what it covers]
Length: [duration]
Key moments: [highlights or timestamps]
Target platforms: [TikTok, Reels, Shorts, etc.]

Suggest:
1. [X] short-form clips to extract
2. Hook for each clip
3. Any modifications needed per platform
4. Posting schedule

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