Short script for a video
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Write the script for a [30 / 60 / 90]-second video for [platform] about [topic]. Audience: [who]. Structure: a hook in the first 3 seconds, 3 key ideas and an ending with a call to action. Include what appears on screen in each part and the words spoken. No made-up data or figures.
What result to expect
A script with a hook, three ideas and a close, showing what is seen and said in each part. Time it out loud and cut it if it runs long.
Example
Topic: how to recycle cooking oil, 60 seconds, for neighbours in a district. Result: a hook (“Where do you pour your oil?”), 3 steps with what appears on screen and an ending that invites people to check the recycling point on the council website.
Useful variations
- Ask for “a 15-second version” for stories.
- Ask for short subtitles for each shot.
Common mistakes
- Asking for data or percentages without a source: AI can make them up.
- Cramming in too many ideas: three in a minute is enough.
Getting the most out of it
- Paste the prompt as is and only replace what is in [brackets].
- If the answer does not fit, do not start over: ask for “shorter”, “more formal” or “as a table”.
- Always review the result before using it: AI can get facts, dates or names wrong.
Before you paste it: quick checklist
- Describe style, light, framing and colours in short sentences.
- State the format: portrait, landscape or square.
- Don’t upload photos of other people without their permission.
- If the result isn’t right, change one element at a time.
How to adapt it to your assistant
The template works the same in ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude because it only uses plain language. If your assistant supports fixed instructions (custom instructions, Gems or projects), you can store your preferred tone and format there and paste only the variable part. On a free plan, split long requests into two or three shorter messages.
More on this category
Templates for generating images and creative text by describing clearly what you want. The more specific the description (style, light, framing, colours), the easier it is to get it right first time. Respect image rights and don’t use other people’s photos without permission.