🎬 AI Short Video Creation: Complete Guide to Scripts, Storyboards, and Copywriting

Use AI to quickly generate short video ideas—from scripts to copywriting, all in one place. Everyone can become a short video creator.

🎯 Tutorial Goals

After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:

Use AI to generate complete short video scripts
Design professional storyboard plans
Create engaging titles and copy
Master AI tools for short video creation

📋 Prerequisites

Smartphone or camera (for filming)
Editing software (CapCut, etc.)
Basic understanding of short video platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)

🚀 AI Short Video Workflow

Idea Generation → AI Script Creation → Storyboard Design → Filming → Editing → Publishing

Step 1: Idea Generation

Brainstorm with AI:

I want to create a short video about [topic], targeting [audience].
Please brainstorm 10 creative ideas that:
- Fit the platform's style
- Have viral potential
- Are moderately difficult to produce

Step 2: Generate Complete Script

Script Generation Prompt:

Please create a complete script for the following short video:
Topic: [your topic]
Duration: 60 seconds
Style: [funny/educational/emotional/inspirational]
Platform: [TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Shorts]

The script should include:
1. Opening hook (grab attention in first 3 seconds)
2. Main content (3-4 segments)
3. Ending CTA (engagement/follow/conversion)
4. Spoken narration (suitable for direct reading)

📝 Script Templates

Educational Content Script Structure

[Opening] (0-3 seconds)
Hook: Did you know? 90% of people don't know...

[Pain Point] (3-10 seconds)
Describe problems or confusion the audience might have

[Solution] (10-45 seconds)
1. First point + case/demo
2. Second point + case/demo
3. Third point + case/demo

[Summary] (45-55 seconds)
Review key points

[Call to Action] (55-60 seconds)
Follow + Like + Comment prompts

Emotional Story Script Structure

[Opening] (0-3 seconds)
Suspense: That day, I made a decision...

[Background] (3-15 seconds)
Introduce characters and context

[Conflict] (15-40 seconds)
Story climax, emotional peak

[Twist] (40-50 seconds)
Unexpected development or realization

[Ending] (50-60 seconds)
Memorable quote + emotional elevation

🎥 Storyboard Design

What is a Storyboard?

A storyboard is the planning of converting scripts into visual scenes, including:

Shot size (long/full/medium/close-up/extreme close-up)
Camera movement (push/pull/pan/tilt/track)
Visual content
Duration
Voiceover/subtitles

AI Storyboard Generation Prompt

Please design a storyboard for the following script:

[paste your script]

Requirements:
1. Label shot size and duration for each shot
2. Describe specific visual content
3. Mark types of footage needed
4. Provide filming suggestions (angles, lighting, etc.)
5. Mark BGM mood changes

Output format:
Shot 1 | Close-up | 3s | Visual description | Voiceover | Notes

Storyboard Example

Script snippet: "Many people ask me how I started creating short videos from zero"

Storyboard Design:

Shot	Size	Duration	Visual	Voiceover	Notes
1	Medium	3s	Creator sitting at desk, smiling at camera	Many people ask me...	Natural light, blurred background
2	Close-up	2s	Phone screen showing 0 followers	How I started from zero...	Handheld, slight movement
3	Quick cuts	3s	Multiple growth charts	Creating short videos	Match sound effects, rhythmic

✍️ Copywriting Creation

Title Creation Formula

AI Title Generation Prompt:

Please create 10 titles for the following short video:
Content Topic: [topic]
Target Audience: [audience]
Platform: [TikTok/Instagram/YouTube]

Requirements:
- First 5 using numbers (e.g., 3 tips, 5 methods)
- 3 using suspense (e.g., Turns out..., Actually...)
- 2 using pain points (directly point out problems)

Each title should be under 20 characters with viral potential.

Viral Title Formulas

Type	Formula	Example
Numbers	Number + Keyword + Benefit	"3 tips to 10x your video views"
Suspense	Suspense word + Counter-intuitive content	"Turns out viral videos all start like this..."
Pain Point	Pain point + Solution	"No one watches your videos? Try this opening"
Contrast	Contrast + Result	"From 0 to 100K followers in just 30 days"
Question	Question + Hint at answer	"Why aren't your videos going viral?"

Copy Polishing Techniques

AI Polishing Prompt:

Please help me optimize the following short video copy:

[original copy]

Requirements:
1. Conversational, suitable for speaking
2. Each sentence under 15 words
3. Add rhythm and pauses
4. Add emotion markers (excited/gentle/mysterious, etc.)
5. Add sound effect cues at key moments

🛠️ Hands-On: Creating Short Videos from 0 to 1

Case: Knowledge Sharing Video

Topic: How to improve work efficiency with AI

Step 1: Generate Script

Prompt:
Create a 60-second short video script on "3 AI tools to double your work efficiency."
Style: Relaxed, practical, friendly
Platform: TikTok

Requirements:
- Strong hook at the beginning
- Each tool introduction around 15 seconds
- Follow prompt at the end
- Suitable for speaking, natural language

AI Generated Example:

[Opening]
"Still working overtime? Today I'll teach you 3 AI tools to leave work 2 hours early every day!"

[Tool 1 - ChatGPT]
"First, ChatGPT. Writing reports, making PPTs, replying to emails—10 minutes to finish 1 hour of work."

[Tool 2 - Midjourney]
"Second, Midjourney. No need to ask others for design graphics, just type text and get images."

[Tool 3 - CapCut]
"Third, CapCut AI. Throw in your script, video generates automatically, even subtitles are added."

[Ending]
"Save this and use it tomorrow! Follow me for daily AI practical tips."

Step 2: Design Storyboard

Prompt:
Design a detailed storyboard for the above script, including:
- Shot size and filming angle for each shot
- Props and scenes needed
- BGM suggestions
- Subtitle style suggestions

Step 3: Generate Supporting Copy

Prompt:
Create for the above video:
1. 5 viral titles
2. Video description copy (with hashtags)
3. 3 comment engagement responses

🎨 Platform Differentiation Strategy

TikTok

Duration: 15-60 seconds optimal
Pace: Fast, high information density
BGM: Trending music preferred
Titles: Short, direct, impactful

AI Prompt:

Please optimize this script for TikTok style:
- Increase pace, remove redundancy
- Add twists and surprises
- Match trending BGM rhythm

Instagram Reels

Duration: 15-90 seconds
Style: Aesthetic, lifestyle-focused
Visuals: High quality, trendy
Captions: Concise with emojis

AI Prompt:

Please optimize for Instagram Reels style:
- Add personal experiences and feelings
- More aesthetic visual descriptions
- Include trending audio suggestions

YouTube Shorts

Duration: Under 60 seconds
Style: Direct, value-focused
Hook: Immediate value proposition
CTA: Subscribe focus

💡 Advanced Techniques

Batch Content Generation

Series Content Prompt:

Please help me plan an "AI Tools Series" short videos:
10 episodes, 60 seconds each

Requirements:
1. Provide 10 specific topics
2. Write 3 alternative titles for each topic
3. Design unified intro and outro
4. Plan publishing schedule (how many per week)

AI-Assisted Editing

Editing Script Prompt:

Please write an editing script for the following video:

[video content description]

Include:
1. In and out points for each clip
2. Transition effect suggestions
3. Subtitle timing
4. Sound effects and BGM cues
5. Effects and sticker placement

Data Analysis Optimization

Review Prompt:

My video metrics are as follows:
- Views: X
- Like rate: X%
- Completion rate: X%
- Engagement rate: X%

Please analyze:
1. How is the performance?
2. Possible issues
3. Optimization suggestions
4. Direction for next video improvement

🆘 FAQ

Q: AI-generated scripts feel too robotic, what should I do? A: Add requirements like "conversational," "like chatting with a friend," "natural and fluent" in your prompts, then manually polish after generation.

Q: How to improve completion rate? A:

Must have strong hook in first 3 seconds
Set an information point every 10 seconds
Control total duration (beginners suggest under 30 seconds)
Leave suspense or guidance at the end

Q: What if I have no filming experience? A:

Start with AI-generated image/text videos
Use phone tripod for stability
Film with natural light
Shoot multiple takes, choose the best

✅ Next Steps

After completing this tutorial, you can:

Build your own short video content library
Try different styles and platforms
Learn basic filming and editing skills
Explore AI video generation tools (like Runway, Pika)

Start now and create your first viral short video with AI!

🎬 AI Short Video Creation: Complete Guide to Scripts, Storyboards, and Copywriting

Use AI to quickly generate short video ideas—from scripts to copywriting, all in one place. Everyone can become a short video creator.

🎯 Tutorial Goals

After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:

Use AI to generate complete short video scripts
Design professional storyboard plans
Create engaging titles and copy
Master AI tools for short video creation

📋 Prerequisites

Smartphone or camera (for filming)
Editing software (CapCut, etc.)
Basic understanding of short video platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)

🚀 AI Short Video Workflow

Idea Generation → AI Script Creation → Storyboard Design → Filming → Editing → Publishing

Step 1: Idea Generation

Brainstorm with AI:

I want to create a short video about [topic], targeting [audience].
Please brainstorm 10 creative ideas that:
- Fit the platform's style
- Have viral potential
- Are moderately difficult to produce

Step 2: Generate Complete Script

Script Generation Prompt:

Please create a complete script for the following short video:
Topic: [your topic]
Duration: 60 seconds
Style: [funny/educational/emotional/inspirational]
Platform: [TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Shorts]

The script should include:
1. Opening hook (grab attention in first 3 seconds)
2. Main content (3-4 segments)
3. Ending CTA (engagement/follow/conversion)
4. Spoken narration (suitable for direct reading)

📝 Script Templates

Educational Content Script Structure

[Opening] (0-3 seconds)
Hook: Did you know? 90% of people don't know...

[Pain Point] (3-10 seconds)
Describe problems or confusion the audience might have

[Solution] (10-45 seconds)
1. First point + case/demo
2. Second point + case/demo
3. Third point + case/demo

[Summary] (45-55 seconds)
Review key points

[Call to Action] (55-60 seconds)
Follow + Like + Comment prompts

Emotional Story Script Structure

[Opening] (0-3 seconds)
Suspense: That day, I made a decision...

[Background] (3-15 seconds)
Introduce characters and context

[Conflict] (15-40 seconds)
Story climax, emotional peak

[Twist] (40-50 seconds)
Unexpected development or realization

[Ending] (50-60 seconds)
Memorable quote + emotional elevation

🎥 Storyboard Design

What is a Storyboard?

A storyboard is the planning of converting scripts into visual scenes, including:

Shot size (long/full/medium/close-up/extreme close-up)
Camera movement (push/pull/pan/tilt/track)
Visual content
Duration
Voiceover/subtitles

AI Storyboard Generation Prompt

Please design a storyboard for the following script:

[paste your script]

Requirements:
1. Label shot size and duration for each shot
2. Describe specific visual content
3. Mark types of footage needed
4. Provide filming suggestions (angles, lighting, etc.)
5. Mark BGM mood changes

Output format:
Shot 1 | Close-up | 3s | Visual description | Voiceover | Notes

Storyboard Example

Script snippet: "Many people ask me how I started creating short videos from zero"

Storyboard Design:

Shot	Size	Duration	Visual	Voiceover	Notes
1	Medium	3s	Creator sitting at desk, smiling at camera	Many people ask me...	Natural light, blurred background
2	Close-up	2s	Phone screen showing 0 followers	How I started from zero...	Handheld, slight movement
3	Quick cuts	3s	Multiple growth charts	Creating short videos	Match sound effects, rhythmic

✍️ Copywriting Creation

Title Creation Formula

AI Title Generation Prompt:

Please create 10 titles for the following short video:
Content Topic: [topic]
Target Audience: [audience]
Platform: [TikTok/Instagram/YouTube]

Requirements:
- First 5 using numbers (e.g., 3 tips, 5 methods)
- 3 using suspense (e.g., Turns out..., Actually...)
- 2 using pain points (directly point out problems)

Each title should be under 20 characters with viral potential.

Viral Title Formulas

Type	Formula	Example
Numbers	Number + Keyword + Benefit	"3 tips to 10x your video views"
Suspense	Suspense word + Counter-intuitive content	"Turns out viral videos all start like this..."
Pain Point	Pain point + Solution	"No one watches your videos? Try this opening"
Contrast	Contrast + Result	"From 0 to 100K followers in just 30 days"
Question	Question + Hint at answer	"Why aren't your videos going viral?"

Copy Polishing Techniques

AI Polishing Prompt:

Please help me optimize the following short video copy:

[original copy]

Requirements:
1. Conversational, suitable for speaking
2. Each sentence under 15 words
3. Add rhythm and pauses
4. Add emotion markers (excited/gentle/mysterious, etc.)
5. Add sound effect cues at key moments

🛠️ Hands-On: Creating Short Videos from 0 to 1

Case: Knowledge Sharing Video

Topic: How to improve work efficiency with AI

Step 1: Generate Script

Prompt:
Create a 60-second short video script on "3 AI tools to double your work efficiency."
Style: Relaxed, practical, friendly
Platform: TikTok

Requirements:
- Strong hook at the beginning
- Each tool introduction around 15 seconds
- Follow prompt at the end
- Suitable for speaking, natural language

AI Generated Example:

[Opening]
"Still working overtime? Today I'll teach you 3 AI tools to leave work 2 hours early every day!"

[Tool 1 - ChatGPT]
"First, ChatGPT. Writing reports, making PPTs, replying to emails—10 minutes to finish 1 hour of work."

[Tool 2 - Midjourney]
"Second, Midjourney. No need to ask others for design graphics, just type text and get images."

[Tool 3 - CapCut]
"Third, CapCut AI. Throw in your script, video generates automatically, even subtitles are added."

[Ending]
"Save this and use it tomorrow! Follow me for daily AI practical tips."

Step 2: Design Storyboard

Prompt:
Design a detailed storyboard for the above script, including:
- Shot size and filming angle for each shot
- Props and scenes needed
- BGM suggestions
- Subtitle style suggestions

Step 3: Generate Supporting Copy

Prompt:
Create for the above video:
1. 5 viral titles
2. Video description copy (with hashtags)
3. 3 comment engagement responses

🎨 Platform Differentiation Strategy

TikTok

Duration: 15-60 seconds optimal
Pace: Fast, high information density
BGM: Trending music preferred
Titles: Short, direct, impactful

AI Prompt:

Please optimize this script for TikTok style:
- Increase pace, remove redundancy
- Add twists and surprises
- Match trending BGM rhythm

Instagram Reels

Duration: 15-90 seconds
Style: Aesthetic, lifestyle-focused
Visuals: High quality, trendy
Captions: Concise with emojis

AI Prompt:

Please optimize for Instagram Reels style:
- Add personal experiences and feelings
- More aesthetic visual descriptions
- Include trending audio suggestions

YouTube Shorts

Duration: Under 60 seconds
Style: Direct, value-focused
Hook: Immediate value proposition
CTA: Subscribe focus

💡 Advanced Techniques

Batch Content Generation

Series Content Prompt:

Please help me plan an "AI Tools Series" short videos:
10 episodes, 60 seconds each

Requirements:
1. Provide 10 specific topics
2. Write 3 alternative titles for each topic
3. Design unified intro and outro
4. Plan publishing schedule (how many per week)

AI-Assisted Editing

Editing Script Prompt:

Please write an editing script for the following video:

[video content description]

Include:
1. In and out points for each clip
2. Transition effect suggestions
3. Subtitle timing
4. Sound effects and BGM cues
5. Effects and sticker placement

Data Analysis Optimization

Review Prompt:

My video metrics are as follows:
- Views: X
- Like rate: X%
- Completion rate: X%
- Engagement rate: X%

Please analyze:
1. How is the performance?
2. Possible issues
3. Optimization suggestions
4. Direction for next video improvement

🆘 FAQ

Q: How to improve completion rate? A:

Must have strong hook in first 3 seconds
Set an information point every 10 seconds
Control total duration (beginners suggest under 30 seconds)
Leave suspense or guidance at the end

Q: What if I have no filming experience? A:

Start with AI-generated image/text videos
Use phone tripod for stability
Film with natural light
Shoot multiple takes, choose the best

✅ Next Steps

After completing this tutorial, you can:

Build your own short video content library
Try different styles and platforms
Learn basic filming and editing skills
Explore AI video generation tools (like Runway, Pika)

Start now and create your first viral short video with AI!

Tutorial Steps

🎬 AI Short Video Creation: Complete Guide to Scripts, Storyboards, and Copywriting

🎯 Tutorial Goals

📋 Prerequisites

🚀 AI Short Video Workflow

Step 1: Idea Generation

Step 2: Generate Complete Script

📝 Script Templates

Educational Content Script Structure

Emotional Story Script Structure

🎥 Storyboard Design

What is a Storyboard?

AI Storyboard Generation Prompt

Storyboard Example

✍️ Copywriting Creation

Title Creation Formula

Viral Title Formulas

Copy Polishing Techniques

🛠️ Hands-On: Creating Short Videos from 0 to 1

Case: Knowledge Sharing Video

🎨 Platform Differentiation Strategy

TikTok

Instagram Reels

YouTube Shorts

💡 Advanced Techniques

Batch Content Generation

AI-Assisted Editing

Data Analysis Optimization

🆘 FAQ

✅ Next Steps

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Tutorial Steps

🎬 AI Short Video Creation: Complete Guide to Scripts, Storyboards, and Copywriting

🎯 Tutorial Goals

📋 Prerequisites

🚀 AI Short Video Workflow

Step 1: Idea Generation

Step 2: Generate Complete Script

📝 Script Templates

Educational Content Script Structure

Emotional Story Script Structure

🎥 Storyboard Design

What is a Storyboard?

AI Storyboard Generation Prompt

Storyboard Example

✍️ Copywriting Creation

Title Creation Formula

Viral Title Formulas

Copy Polishing Techniques

🛠️ Hands-On: Creating Short Videos from 0 to 1

Case: Knowledge Sharing Video

🎨 Platform Differentiation Strategy

TikTok

Instagram Reels

YouTube Shorts

💡 Advanced Techniques

Batch Content Generation

AI-Assisted Editing

Data Analysis Optimization

🆘 FAQ

✅ Next Steps

Share this article

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