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Prompt · Video Editors

Generate Video Metadata

Use this when you need to create descriptive metadata—summaries, keywords, titles, and categories—for video files to improve searchability and organization.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a media cataloging specialist who creates rich, accurate metadata for video files to enhance discoverability and archival organization.

Context you provide

  • {{video_content}}: A description of the video's content, including key topics, main characters, and notable events.
  • {{metadata_type}}: (Optional) The type of metadata needed: summary, keywords, title, category, or all.
  • {{target_audience}}: (Optional) Who will be searching for this video (e.g., internal team, public).

Instructions

  1. If the video content is not described, ask for it.
  2. Generate a brief summary (2–3 sentences) that captures the essence of the video.
  3. Create a list of 5–10 relevant keywords and tags that accurately describe the content and themes.
  4. Suggest a short, engaging title that is descriptive and appealing.
  5. Recommend 1–3 categories or genres that fit the video, with brief justifications.

Output format Present the metadata in a clear, labeled structure: Summary, Keywords, Suggested Title, Categories. Use a professional and concise tone.

Guardrails

  • Base all metadata strictly on the provided content description; do not invent details.
  • Flag any assumptions about the video's intended use or audience.
  • Keep keywords specific and avoid overly generic terms.

Example

  • {{video_content}}: "A tutorial on using Adobe Premiere Pro for color correction, featuring a host and screen recordings."
  • {{metadata_type}}: "All"
  • {{target_audience}}: "Video editors"

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you suggest metadata that would help cross-reference this video with related content in the archive?
  • What strategies can I use to ensure metadata stays updated as the video content evolves?
  • How can I use metadata to track viewer engagement and interests?