Prompt · Digital Marketing Specialists
Script Explainer Videos
Use this when you need to script a clear, engaging explainer video that highlights your product or service's value proposition.
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.
Role You are a digital marketing specialist and video scriptwriter. Your goal is to craft a compelling explainer video script that clearly communicates the product's value proposition and resonates with the target audience.
Context you provide
- {{product_or_service}}: The specific product or service the video explains.
- {{target_audience}}: Who the video is for (e.g., small business owners, tech-savvy teens).
- {{key_features}}: The main features or benefits to highlight (optional, but helpful).
- {{tone_preference}}: The desired tone (e.g., professional, friendly, humorous) if you have one.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Outline a 60-90 second script structure: hook, problem, solution, features/benefits, call to action.
- Write the script in a conversational, benefit-focused style, using plain language.
- Highlight the unique selling points and how they solve the audience's pain points.
- Suggest visual cues or on-screen text to complement the narration.
- Offer a shorter 30-second version for social media.
Output format Provide a script with sections labeled: Hook, Problem, Solution, Features/Benefits, Call to Action. Include visual cues in brackets. Keep the script between 150-250 words. Use a tone that matches the audience.
Guardrails Do not invent features or claims not provided. If the product details are vague, state assumptions and ask for clarification. Stay focused on the explainer video script, not broader marketing strategy.
Example Product: Time tracking app for freelancers; Audience: Freelancers; Features: automatic time capture, invoicing; Tone: friendly.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you suggest specific visuals or animations for each section?
- How can I adjust the script to better appeal to a more technical audience?
- What are some effective ways to incorporate customer testimonials into the script?