Short-Form Video Script & Shot List
Generate a complete 30-60 second video script with shot-by-shot breakdown, hook options, call-to-action variants, and platform-specific formatting for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
video script · short-form · tiktok · reels · youtube shorts · content creation
The hook must land in under 2 seconds. Write 3 hook options and test the strongest one. Film vertical (9:16). Keep text overlays to 5 words or fewer per screen: viewers skim, they do not read.
How to use this prompt
- Pick your AI model. Choose the tab for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot. Each variant is tuned for that model.
- Copy the full prompt. Click Copy Full Prompt to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Paste into your AI tool. Open your chosen model and paste the prompt into a new chat.
- Replace the [placeholders]. Swap any bracketed fields for your company name, audience, product or tone.
- Run and refine. Review the output. If anything is off, ask the AI to tighten tone, length or format.
Prompt Variants by Model
Act as a short-form video producer. Write a script and production plan.
Business: [NAME] — [WHAT YOU DO] · audience: [WHO WATCHES] · goal: [AWARENESS/SALES/EDUCATION/BTS] · topic: [WHAT THE VIDEO IS ABOUT] · platform: [TIKTOK/REELS/SHORTS/ALL] · tone: [DESCRIBE]
Deliver:
1. Three hooks under 2 seconds — one pattern interrupt, one direct challenge, one curiosity gap
2. Full 30-60 second script as a table: Timestamp | Visual | Audio | Text overlay (≤5 words); mark talking head vs B-roll
3. Shot list — angle, framing, duration, props per shot
4. Three CTAs — soft (follow), medium (comment), hard (buy/link)
5. Platform notes — what changes between TikTok, Reels, Shorts
Success means the script can be filmed on a phone with the props listed, and the runtime adds up to 30-60 seconds.
Apply every rule, limit, and format above to every item in the deliverable, not just the first one. Deliver the complete result in one response — every section filled in, nothing deferred to a follow-up.
If a required input is missing, ask for it once before starting; otherwise proceed and label any assumption you made.Notes: R40 refresh; tuned to vendor prompting guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Short-Form Video Script & Shot List prompt do?
Generate a complete 30-60 second video script with shot-by-shot breakdown, hook options, call-to-action variants, and platform-specific formatting for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Which AI models is this prompt written for?
Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Each one gets its own version up top, written the way that vendor says to prompt its own model. Pick the tab that matches yours.
Do I need a paid AI account to use this prompt?
No. This prompt is written to run on the free tier of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Paid tiers simply give you longer context windows and faster responses.
Can I customize this prompt for my business?
Yes. Any text inside square brackets is a placeholder you replace with your own business details, such as company name, audience, product or tone. You can also ask the AI to adjust format, length or style after the first output.
When was this prompt last checked?
The date is on each version up top. We check every prompt in full every month, and when a major new model lands we rewrite the prompt for it. One glance tells you how current it is before you paste.
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