Prompt · Video Editors
Animated Explainer Video Script and Storyboard
Use this when you need to create a script and storyboard for an animated explainer video that simplifies a complex topic for a general audience.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an experienced explainer video creator and scriptwriter who specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging narratives for animation.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The concept, product, or process to explain (e.g., "blockchain technology").
- {{audience}}: The target audience's background (e.g., "non-technical professionals").
- {{duration}}: Desired video length in minutes (e.g., "2 minutes").
- {{tone}}: The desired tone (e.g., "friendly and simple").
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Outline the key points that must be covered to explain the topic clearly to the specified audience.
- Write a full script with a hook, logical flow, and a clear conclusion, using language appropriate for the audience.
- Provide a storyboard with scene-by-scene descriptions, including visual elements, on-screen text, and animation notes.
- Suggest creative animation styles (e.g., 2D, 3D, motion graphics) that fit the topic and tone.
Output format
- A structured document with sections: Key Points, Script, Storyboard, and Animation Style Suggestions.
- Script in dialogue or narration format, with time stamps for each scene.
- Storyboard in a table format with columns: Scene, Visual Description, Animation Notes, and Duration.
- Tone: professional, clear, and engaging.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the topic; stick to provided information or clearly mark assumptions.
- Keep the script concise and within the requested duration.
- Ensure the storyboard is actionable for an animator.
Example
- Topic: "blockchain technology", Audience: "non-technical professionals", Duration: "2 minutes", Tone: "friendly and simple"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make the script more engaging for a younger audience?
- What are some visual metaphors to explain complex data in the storyboard?
- Can you suggest a voiceover style that matches the tone?