Explainer Video Storyboard Builder
Create a complete storyboard for a 60-90 second explainer video — scene-by-scene script, visual descriptions, motion/animation notes, voiceover timing, and music direction. Optimized for product demos, service overviews, and investor pitches.
Pro tip
The best explainer videos follow a simple structure: Problem (10 sec) → Agitate (10 sec) → Solution (20 sec) → How it works (30 sec) → CTA (10 sec). Do not skip the problem — the viewer needs to feel the pain before they care about your solution.
How to use this prompt
- Pick your AI model. Choose the tab for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot — each variant is tuned for that model.
- Copy the full prompt. Click Copy Full Prompt to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Paste into your AI tool. Open your chosen model and paste the prompt into a new chat.
- Replace the
[placeholders]. Swap any bracketed fields for your company name, audience, product or tone. - Run and refine. Review the output. If anything is off, ask the AI to tighten tone, length or format.
Prompt Variants by Model
Claude
Claude 4.7
UPDATED APR 2026
You are a video production strategist. Create a complete storyboard for an explainer video.
<video_brief>
Business: [NAME] — [WHAT YOU DO]
Video purpose: [PRODUCT DEMO / SERVICE OVERVIEW / INVESTOR...You are a video production strategist. Create a complete storyboard for an explainer video.
<video_brief>
Business: [NAME] — [WHAT YOU DO]
Video purpose: [PRODUCT DEMO / SERVICE OVERVIEW / INVESTOR PITCH / ONBOARDING]
Target viewer: [WHO WATCHES AND WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT]
Key message: [THE ONE THING THE VIEWER MUST REMEMBER]
Target length: [60 / 90 / 120 SECONDS]
Visual style: [LIVE ACTION / ANIMATED / SCREEN RECORDING / MIXED]
Tone: [PROFESSIONAL / CASUAL / ENERGETIC / TRUSTWORTHY]
</video_brief>
Step 1: Map the narrative arc:
- What is the viewer's pain point? (Problem)
- Why does it matter now? (Agitation)
- What is the solution? (Your product/service)
- How does it work? (3 key steps or features)
- What should they do next? (CTA)
Step 2: For each scene, provide:
- Scene number and timestamp range
- Voiceover script (exact words, with timing marks)
- Visual description (what the viewer sees — be specific about composition, motion, transitions)
- Text on screen (if any — max 6 words)
- Animation/motion notes (zoom, pan, fade, character movement)
- Music/sound direction (energy level, tempo change, sound effects)
Step 3: Production notes:
- Total word count of voiceover (guide: 150 words = 60 seconds)
- Recommended aspect ratio (16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for social, 1:1 for ads)
- Music mood keywords for stock music search
- Color palette suggestion (3 colors max)
Notes: The chain-of-thought narrative arc step prevents jumping straight to scenes without a coherent story. Claude is strong at structuring complex multi-scene documents.
ChatGPT
GPT-5
UPDATED APR 2026
Act as a video production strategist. Build a complete explainer video storyboard.
**Brief:**
- Business: [NAME] — [WHAT YOU DO]
- Purpose: [PRODUCT DEMO/SERVICE...Act as a video production strategist. Build a complete explainer video storyboard.
**Brief:**
- Business: [NAME] — [WHAT YOU DO]
- Purpose: [PRODUCT DEMO/SERVICE OVERVIEW/INVESTOR PITCH]
- Viewer: [WHO AND WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT]
- Key message: [ONE THING TO REMEMBER]
- Length: [60/90/120 SECONDS]
- Style: [LIVE ACTION/ANIMATED/SCREEN RECORDING/MIXED]
- Tone: [PROFESSIONAL/CASUAL/ENERGETIC]
**Think step by step:**
First, map the narrative arc: Problem → Agitation → Solution → How it works → CTA
Then for each scene provide:
- Scene number + timestamp
- Voiceover script with timing
- Visual description (composition, motion, transitions)
- Text on screen (max 6 words)
- Animation notes
- Music/sound direction
End with production notes: total voiceover word count, aspect ratio, music mood keywords, color palette (3 colors).
Notes: Use Code Interpreter to calculate voiceover timing from word count. DALL-E can generate concept frames for key scenes.
Gemini
Gemini 3 Pro
UPDATED APR 2026
I need a complete storyboard for an explainer video.
**Brief:**
- Business: [NAME] — [WHAT WE DO]
- Purpose: [PRODUCT...I need a complete storyboard for an explainer video.
**Brief:**
- Business: [NAME] — [WHAT WE DO]
- Purpose: [PRODUCT DEMO/SERVICE OVERVIEW/PITCH]
- Viewer: [WHO AND WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT]
- Key message: [ONE TAKEAWAY]
- Length: [60/90/120 SECONDS]
- Style: [ANIMATED/LIVE/SCREEN RECORDING]
- Tone: [DESCRIBE]
**Think through the narrative first:** Problem → Agitation → Solution → How it works → CTA
**Then for each scene:** Scene number, timestamp, voiceover script, visual description, text on screen (6 words max), animation notes, music direction.
**End with:** Total voiceover word count, aspect ratio, music keywords, 3-color palette.
Notes: Gemini can search for reference explainer videos in your industry for style inspiration.
Copilot
Copilot (Microsoft 365)
UPDATED APR 2026
Help me create a storyboard for an explainer video about my business.
**About the video:**
- Business: [NAME] — [WHAT WE DO]
- What this video is for: [PRODUCT DEMO/SERVICE...Help me create a storyboard for an explainer video about my business.
**About the video:**
- Business: [NAME] — [WHAT WE DO]
- What this video is for: [PRODUCT DEMO/SERVICE OVERVIEW/PITCH]
- Who will watch: [AUDIENCE]
- The one thing they must remember: [KEY MESSAGE]
- How long: [60/90/120 SECONDS]
- Visual style: [ANIMATED/LIVE ACTION/SCREEN RECORDING]
- Tone: [PROFESSIONAL/CASUAL/ENERGETIC]
**First, think through the story:** What is the viewer's problem? Why should they care right now? What is our solution? How does it work (3 steps)? What should they do next?
**Then for each scene tell me:**
- When it happens (timestamp)
- Exactly what the narrator says
- What the viewer sees on screen
- Any text overlay (6 words max)
- How things move or animate
- What the music sounds like
**Also tell me:** How many words is the voiceover total, what shape should the video be (landscape, square, vertical), and suggest 3 colors to use throughout.
Notes: Copilot in Clipchamp can help assemble the video from the storyboard structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Explainer Video Storyboard Builder prompt do?
Create a complete storyboard for a 60-90 second explainer video — scene-by-scene script, visual descriptions, motion/animation notes, voiceover timing, and music direction. Optimized for product demos, service overviews, and investor pitches.
Which AI models is this prompt tested on?
This prompt is field-tested on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Each model has its own optimized variant above.
Do I need a paid AI account to use this prompt?
No. This prompt is written to run on the free tier of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Paid tiers simply give you longer context windows and faster responses.
Can I customize this prompt for my business?
Yes. Any text inside square brackets is a placeholder you replace with your own business details, such as company name, audience, product or tone. You can also ask the AI to adjust format, length or style after the first output.
When was this prompt last verified?
Each model variant above shows its own freshness stamp. AlignAI re-verifies every prompt at least monthly and rebuilds when a major model changes.
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