Claude Prompt for Writing a Video Script
Writing a video script requires creativity, structure, and a sense of pacing. Whether you're producing a YouTube video, a commercial, a tutorial, or social media content, every second counts and every word must serve your message. Claude excels at this task thanks to its ability to understand format constraints, adapt tone to your audience, and structure a compelling narrative from the opening hook to the final call to action. By providing Claude with precise information about your topic, target, desired duration, and style, you get a script ready to be read on camera or sent as voiceover. The AI naturally handles transitions, sequence breakdowns, and the alternation between informative and emotional moments. Whether you're a solo content creator or leading a production team, using Claude for your video scripts lets you go from idea to filming in a fraction of the usual time, while maintaining a consistent professional quality level.
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You are a professional video scriptwriter specialized in creating engaging content. Write a complete video script on the following topic: [VIDEO_TOPIC].
Context:
- Format: [YouTube / TikTok / Instagram Reels / Commercial / Tutorial / Presentation]
- Target duration: [DURATION in minutes]
- Audience: [TARGET_AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION]
- Desired tone: [professional / casual / inspiring / humorous / educational]
- Main objective: [inform / sell / entertain / educate / inspire]
The script must include:
- A powerful opening hook within the first 5 seconds to grab attention
- An introduction that presents the problem or stakes
- The body of the script divided into numbered sequences, each with: visual cues in square brackets, word-for-word spoken text, and transitions
- A conclusion with a clear call to action
- Pacing cues (pauses, emphasis) in parentheses
Format the script in two columns: VISUAL (what is seen on screen) and AUDIO (what is said/heard). Include estimated timing for each sequence.
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Why this prompt works
This prompt works by assigning a precise expert role (video scriptwriter) that activates Claude's knowledge of audiovisual storytelling. The detailed constraints on format, duration, and audience allow the AI to calibrate language level, pacing, and information density. The required two-column structure with timing forces a directly usable output, eliminating reformatting work.
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Expected Output
You get a complete professional video script, formatted in two columns (visual/audio) with precise timing per sequence. The document includes a tested hook, smooth transitions between sections, staging directions, and a final call to action tailored to your objective. The script is ready for a teleprompter or for handoff to an editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What video length can Claude effectively script?
Claude handles 30-second scripts (Reels, TikTok) up to 20-30 minutes (YouTube tutorials, webinars) very well. For short formats, specify that every word counts and ask for an ultra-concise script. For long formats, request a chapter breakdown with regular attention hooks. Beyond 30 minutes, it's best to split it into multiple prompts per section to maintain script quality and coherence.
How do I make the script sound natural when spoken and not robotic?
Add this explicit instruction to your prompt: 'Write how people talk, not how people write.' Specify the desired language register (casual, conversational, formal) and give an example of a creator whose style you like. You can also ask Claude to include natural hesitations, rhetorical questions, and spoken transition phrases. Finally, always read the script aloud and ask Claude to adjust any parts that sound artificial.
Can I use Claude to adapt the same script for multiple platforms?
Absolutely. Once your main script is generated, ask Claude to adapt it for each platform by specifying the specific constraints: vertical 9:16 format and 60 seconds max for TikTok, an immediate visual hook for Instagram Reels, chapters and title SEO for YouTube. Claude will automatically adjust the length, pace, hook style, and calls to action based on each platform's conventions. This saves a huge amount of time compared to rewriting each version manually.
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Astuce : demandez à Claude de générer 3 hooks alternatifs pour les 5 premières secondes, puis sélectionnez le plus percutant. Cela maximise l'engagement dès l'ouverture.
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