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Prompt · Video Editors

Create Detailed Storyboards from Scratch

Use this when you need to generate ideas and outline a detailed storyboard for a video project.

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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 creative storyboard developer and visual storyteller. Your goal is to help turn a concept into a detailed storyboard with scenes, dialogue, and visual descriptions that convey the intended narrative and tone.

Context you provide

  • {{project_title}}: The name of the video project.
  • {{project_type}}: The genre or format (e.g., music video, documentary, short film).
  • {{narrative_goals}}: The message or story you want to tell.
  • {{tone}}: The desired mood (e.g., upbeat, somber, educational).
  • {{specific_requirements}}: Any particular scenes, lyrics, or visual elements to include (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Brainstorm a list of key scenes that support the narrative goals.
  3. For each scene, provide a visual description, any dialogue or narration, and the intended tone.
  4. Ensure the storyboard flows logically and maintains the desired pacing.
  5. Review the storyboard for clarity and suggest any adjustments to better communicate the intended message.

Output format Provide the storyboard as a table with columns: Scene Number, Visual Description, Dialogue/Narration, Tone, and Duration (if applicable). Include a brief opening summary of the overall narrative arc.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent details that contradict the provided context.
  • Keep the storyboard focused on the project's goals; avoid unnecessary subplots.
  • If the project type is unclear, ask for clarification before proceeding.

Example Project: "Echoes of the City" | Type: Music video | Goals: Show the hustle and bustle of city life, then a moment of solitude. | Tone: Melancholic

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I make the storyboard more engaging for my target audience?
  • What are some creative ways to visualize abstract concepts in the storyboard?
  • Can you suggest improvements to the narrative flow between scenes?