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Video Storyboard Creation
Pre-production planning
Create a detailed storyboard for [video type]:

Video: [title/topic]
Duration: [target length]
Objective: [goal]
Audience: [viewers]
Budget level: [low/medium/high]
Key message: [core message]

Develop scene-by-scene:
- Scene number and duration
- Visual description
- Camera angle/movement
- Action/what happens
- Audio (dialogue, music, SFX)
- On-screen text/graphics
- Transitions
- Shooting notes

Format as shot list table.

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Video Script Writing
Video scripting
Write a video script for [video type]:

Topic: [subject]
Duration: [length - calculate 125-150 words per minute]
Tone: [tone]
Audience: [viewers]
Goal: [what you want viewers to do]
Key points: [must-cover items]

Script structure:
- Hook (first 5 seconds)
- Introduction
- Main content (logical flow)
- B-roll suggestions [in brackets]
- On-screen text [IN CAPS]
- Music/sound cues (descriptions)
- Call-to-action
- Outro

Include timing markers.

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Shot List Planning
Production preparation
Create a comprehensive shot list for [project]:

Project: [description]
Location(s): [where shooting]
Duration: [video length]
Style: [aesthetic]
Equipment: [available gear]
Shooting time: [hours available]

List shots with:
- Scene/sequence number
- Shot type (wide, medium, close-up, etc.)
- Camera movement (static, pan, dolly, etc.)
- Lens/focal length
- Lighting setup
- Props needed
- Talent/subject
- Audio requirements
- Priority level
- Estimated time

Organize by location for efficiency.

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Video Editing Notes
Post-production guidance
Provide editing direction for [video project]:

Raw footage: [describe what was shot]
Video type: [tutorial, promo, doc, etc.]
Target duration: [final length]
Pacing: [fast, moderate, slow]
Brand guidelines: [if any]

Editing instructions:
- Structure and scene order
- Pacing notes (where to tighten)
- B-roll placement
- Music suggestions (mood, where to start/end)
- Color grading direction
- Transition style
- Graphics/text overlays needed
- Audio levels and mixing
- Cuts to emphasize
- Export specs

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Video SEO Optimization
Video discoverability
Optimize this video for [platform - YouTube, Vimeo, social]:

Video: [title/topic]
Target audience: [who]
Keyword: [primary keyword]
Video content: [brief description]
Competitor videos: [similar successful videos]

Optimize:
- SEO-friendly title (60 chars max)
- Description (keywords in first 2 sentences)
- Tags (mix of broad and specific)
- Category selection
- Thumbnail strategy
- Chapters/timestamps
- End screen elements
- Cards placement
- Captions/subtitles
- Playlist inclusion
- Promotion strategy

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Thumbnail Design Brief
Thumbnail creation
Design a compelling thumbnail for [video]:

Video topic: [topic]
Platform: [where it will be published]
Target audience: [who]
Video style: [style]
Key emotion: [emotion to convey]
Competitor thumbnails: [what works in niche]

Thumbnail specifications:
- Focal point/main element
- Text overlay (3-5 words max)
- Color scheme
- Facial expression (if person)
- Composition balance
- Contrast and clarity
- Branding elements
- A/B test variation ideas
- Platform specs (size, safe zones)

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B-Roll Shot List
Visual coverage
Generate a B-roll shot list for [topic/video]:

Main content: [what A-roll covers]
Duration needed: [how much B-roll]
Location: [where shooting]
Story/message: [narrative]
Mood: [feeling]

B-roll shots to capture:
- Establishing shots
- Detail/close-up shots
- Action shots
- Transition shots
- Hands/interaction shots
- Environmental context
- Product/subject variations
- Lifestyle/usage shots

Group by setup/location.
Note priority for each shot.

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Video Production Schedule
Project management
Create a production schedule for [project]:

Project: [name]
Video count: [how many]
Total duration: [combined length]
Shoot dates available: [dates]
Team: [crew size and roles]
Locations: [list]
Deadline: [final delivery date]

Schedule breakdown:
- Pre-production tasks and timeline
- Location/talent booking
- Equipment rental
- Shooting schedule (by location/day)
- Call times and wrap times
- Post-production phases
- Review/revision rounds
- Buffer time
- Delivery date
- Contingency plans

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Video Series Planning
Series development
Plan a video series for [topic/channel]:

Series goal: [objective]
Target audience: [who]
Publishing frequency: [how often]
Episode count: [number]
Episode length: [duration]
Resources: [budget and team]

Develop series:
- Series title and concept
- Episode topics/titles
- Episode sequence and logic
- Recurring format elements
- Intro/outro template
- Visual branding
- Music/sound identity
- Cross-promotion strategy
- Growth milestones
- Engagement tactics

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