AI Prompt Library for Video Production

Write a detailed scene-by-scene outline for a [duration]-minute [genre] video about [topic]. Include visual descriptions, suggested camera angles, and dialogue notes for each scene. Target audience: [audience].

Create a comprehensive shot list for a [type] video shoot. Include shot number, shot type (wide/medium/close-up), camera movement, lens suggestion, lighting notes, and estimated duration for each shot.

Describe 5 ideal filming locations for a [genre] video about [topic] set in [city/region]. For each location, include: visual characteristics, lighting conditions at different times of day, potential sound challenges, and permit considerations.

Write a casting call description for [number] roles in a [genre] video production. For each role include: character description, age range, key personality traits, required skills, and sample dialogue for audition.

Create a detailed budget breakdown for a [duration]-day video shoot producing a [type] video. Include categories for: crew, equipment, location, talent, post-production, music licensing, and contingency. Provide low/medium/high estimates.

Generate 8 storyboard frame descriptions for a [duration]-second [type] video. For each frame include: shot composition, subject position, camera angle, lighting mood, key action/emotion, and transition to next frame. Style: [cinematic/animated/documentary].

Write a comprehensive creative brief for a [type] video project. Include: project overview, objectives, target audience profile, key messages, tone and style, competitor references, deliverables, timeline, and success metrics.

Generate 15 interview questions for a documentary about [topic]. Include a mix of: opening/warm-up questions, factual questions, emotional/reflective questions, and forward-looking questions. Arrange in a natural conversational flow.

Describe the optimal lighting setup for filming a [type of scene] in a [location type]. Include: key light position and type, fill light ratio, backlight/rim suggestions, color temperature recommendations, and modifier suggestions. Budget level: [low/medium/high].

Recommend camera settings for shooting [type of content] in [conditions]. Include: resolution, frame rate, codec, ISO range, aperture range, shutter speed, white balance, picture profile/LUT, and audio recording settings.

Suggest 20 creative B-roll shots for a [type] video about [topic]. For each shot include: description, shot type, suggested duration, and how it supports the narrative. Include a mix of detail shots, establishing shots, and transition shots.

Write director's notes for a [type] video scene: [brief description]. Include: emotional arc of the scene, actor direction notes, camera movement motivation, pacing guidance, and key moments to capture. Visual reference style: [reference].

Create an editing structure plan for a [duration]-minute [type] video. Include: segment breakdown with timecodes, pacing rhythm, suggested music energy levels, text overlay moments, and recommended transitions between segments.

Describe a color grading approach for a [genre] video that conveys [mood/emotion]. Include: overall color temperature, shadow/highlight tint, saturation approach, contrast level, skin tone handling, and specific look references from well-known films or shows.

Create a sound design plan for a [type] video scene: [brief description]. Include: ambient sound layers, foley needs, sound effects list, music integration points, audio transitions, and dialogue processing notes.

Create a subtitle style guide for a [type] video series. Include: font recommendations, size and positioning, color and background treatment, timing rules (minimum/maximum display duration), line break rules, and speaker identification format.

Organize these client revision notes into an actionable edit list: [paste notes]. Categorize by: critical changes, suggested improvements, and nice-to-haves. Include estimated time for each change and flag any conflicting requests.

Recommend optimal export settings for delivering a [type] video to [platform/client]. Include: codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, audio format, file naming convention, and any platform-specific requirements or limitations.

Write a VFX breakdown for this shot: [description]. Include: required elements (plates, mattes, CG assets), compositing layers, tracking requirements, color matching notes, and estimated complexity level.

Design a motion graphics sequence for [purpose]. Include: overall style (flat/3D/kinetic typography), color palette, animation timing and easing, text hierarchy, icon/illustration needs, and interaction with live footage.

Create a compositing plan for a green screen shot: [description]. Include: keying approach, edge refinement steps, background plate requirements, lighting match checklist, shadow/reflection handling, and color integration steps.

Describe a style frame for a [type] animation: [brief description]. Include: visual style reference, color palette (hex codes), typography, character design notes, background treatment, texture and grain, and overall mood.

Design a particle effect for [purpose] in a [genre] video. Include: particle type and shape, emission pattern, size and life cycle, color gradient over time, physics behavior, interaction with scene elements, and render settings.

Describe a 3D asset for [purpose]: [object description]. Include: dimensions, material properties, texture details, polygon budget, LOD requirements, rigging needs, and reference images description.

Write a music brief for a [duration]-second [type] video. Include: genre/style, tempo range, key emotional moments with timecodes, instrumentation preferences, reference tracks, and licensing requirements.

Write voiceover direction for a [type] video narration. Include: voice characteristics, pace and rhythm, emotional tone for each section, emphasis words, pause points, and pronunciation guides for technical terms.

Write a [duration]-second podcast/video intro script for [show name] about [topic]. Include: hook line, show description, host introduction, and call-to-action. Tone: [professional/casual/energetic].

Create a detailed sound effect list for a [type] video scene: [description]. For each effect include: descriptive name, timing in scene, volume level relative to dialogue, processing notes, and suggested source (library/foley/synthesis).

Create an audio mixing checklist for a [type] video. Include: dialogue clarity checks, music ducking points, ambient sound consistency, sound effect timing, overall loudness targets (LUFS), and platform-specific audio requirements.

Write 10 different hook lines (first 3 seconds) for a [type] social media video about [topic]. Each hook should use a different technique: question, statistic, bold claim, visual surprise, direct address, etc. Platform: [TikTok/YouTube/Instagram].

Write an SEO-optimized video description for YouTube: [video topic]. Include: keyword-rich opening paragraph, timestamps for key sections, relevant hashtags, call-to-action, and links section template. Primary keyword: [keyword].

Create a 4-week video content calendar for [brand/channel] on [platform]. Include: video topic, format (short/long/live), hook concept, target keyword, call-to-action, and optimal posting time. Content pillars: [list pillars].

Generate 10 thumbnail text options for a video titled '[title]'. Each should be: maximum 4 words, high emotional impact, readable at small sizes, and use power words. Include font style suggestions for each.

Analyze this long-form video script and identify 5 segments that can be repurposed as short-form content (30-60 seconds). For each segment: identify the hook, the core value moment, and suggest a call-to-action. [Paste script]

Write 3 variants of a [duration]-second video ad for [product/service]. Variant A: problem-focused approach. Variant B: benefit-focused approach. Variant C: social proof approach. Each should include hook, value proposition, and call-to-action.

Write a video treatment for a [type] production about [topic]. Include: logline, visual style description, narrative structure, character/subject descriptions, key visual moments, and intended emotional journey for the viewer.

Describe a visual mood board for a [genre] video project. Include: 8 key visual references with descriptions, color palette (specific hex codes), texture and material references, typography style, and overall aesthetic direction.

Plan 6 drone shots for a [type] video at [location]. For each shot: describe the flight path, altitude, camera angle, speed, reveal timing, and how it connects to the narrative. Include safety and legal considerations.

Calculate time-lapse settings for capturing [subject] over [duration]. Include: interval between shots, total number of frames, final clip duration at [fps], recommended camera settings, storage requirements, and power considerations.

Design a transition style guide for a [type] video series. Include: 5 transition types with descriptions, when to use each, pacing guidelines, sound design for each transition, and consistency rules across episodes.

Analyze the pacing of this edit structure and suggest improvements: [describe current edit]. Consider: audience attention spans for [platform], genre conventions for [genre], music-driven vs. narrative-driven pacing, and emotional arc.

Generate a background environment for a [type] scene: [detailed description]. Style: [photorealistic/stylized/painterly]. Time of day: [time]. Weather: [conditions]. Include foreground elements that create depth.

Describe a face enhancement workflow for [purpose] that is ethical and transparent. Include: skin smoothing parameters, under-eye cleanup, color evening, and where to draw the line between enhancement and misrepresentation.

Create a dialogue cleanup workflow for [type of recording]. Include: noise profiling steps, EQ suggestions for voice clarity, de-essing parameters, compression settings, room tone matching, and final loudness target.

Generate background music: [genre] with [instruments], [tempo] BPM, key of [key]. Mood progression: start [mood A], build through [transition], peak at [mood B], resolve to [mood C]. Duration: [seconds].

Generate YouTube chapter markers with timestamps for a video about [topic] with this structure: [describe segments]. Each chapter title should be descriptive, keyword-rich, and under 60 characters.

Generate 10 community post ideas to promote an upcoming video about [topic] on [platform]. Include: polls, behind-the-scenes teasers, questions, countdown posts, and collaboration callouts. Each with suggested visual format.

Create a production risk assessment for a [type] video shoot at [location]. Include: safety hazards, weather contingencies, equipment backup plans, talent availability risks, and mitigation strategies for each identified risk.

Create a run sheet for a [duration]-hour live stream about [topic]. Include: pre-show checklist, segment timing, camera/graphics switch cues, audience interaction points, backup content for dead air, and post-stream checklist.

Create a delivery specifications document for [client/platform]. Include: video format, codec, resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio specs, subtitle format, file naming convention, and quality control checklist.