Make Videos 3X Faster With AI

Making videos is hard — it takes hours to gather ideas, separate the good ones from the bad, then write a script that might not even have a 1% chance to go viral, and finally actually create the video. Luckily, AI can help you do this much, much faster.

In this post, we’ll cover:

• Why you need to use AI for content creation
• 6 prompts for video ideas & hooks
• 4 prompts for viral YouTube & TikTok scripts
• 2 AI tools that turn text into videos

AI Can Do 60% of Content Creation For You

Creating content is already stressful enough. Having an AI handle the writing side of content is a huge help — this way, you can focus on actually making the visuals of your videos eye candy for your audience.

Fleshing out an idea into a script can feel like the GIF above — but on loop for at least 3 hours.

AI can generate ideas and write scripts faster and better than most people — and if you could have a machine do 60% of the work for you, then why pass up?

We’ve tested 25+ different prompts for ideas, scripts & hooks and found 10 that can save you hours of time & effort. Let’s start with prompts that can generate eye-catching ideas for TikTok & YouTube.

These Ideas Can Get You Millions of Views

First, we must mention that writing your own prompts can be worse than using already tried and tested prompts — this is because the structure of a prompt has to be perfect for AI to really “get it”.

But, in case you do want to write your own prompts — we have our own prompt formula that’ll help you get good outputs from AI, check it out in our post here:

Without further ado, here are 3 plug-and-play prompts for generating winning TikTok & YouTube ideas.

1. You are a creative video content expert. Generate 10 unique and engaging video ideas for a [TikTok/YouTube] channel focused on [insert niche or topic, e.g. fitness, cooking, travel]. Each idea should be around 1-2 sentences long and include potential video titles

The above prompt is great for general idea generation, and if you want to get niched-down ideas, check out this one here:

2. Provide a list of 8 trending video concepts for TikTok/YouTube that would appeal to a [demographic, e.g. teenage, millennial] audience interested in [niche]. The ideas should be creative, attention-grabbing, and suitable for short-form video content

And if you want to use TikTok or YouTube to promote or showcase a product (very useful now that TikTok Shop is out), this prompt is perfect for you:

3. You are a viral video strategist. Come up with 5 [TikTok/YouTube] video ideas that showcase [product/service] in an entertaining and shareable way. The videos should be around 30-60 for seconds long and incorporate humor, relatable situations, or popular trends.

You’ve got the ideas, and now you need a catchy hook that can stop scrolls. AI can do this, too!

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Hooks That Stop The Scrolling

With TikTok & YouTube shorts nowadays — everyone is scrolling, a LOT. It’s become more important than ever before to have an extremely pattern-breaking and attention-grabbing hook, and AI can do that for you effortlessly.

P.S — This applies to long-form even more than short-form, cause who’s going to watch a 20-minute YouTube video if you didn’t spike their curiosity within the first 10 seconds?

Here are 3 prompts for generating hooks that actually break the scroll:

1. You are a viral video expert. Here is my video idea: [insert your idea]. Give me 5 of the most engaging and attention-grabbing hooks I can use to start my video that will make viewers want to keep watching.

2. You are a YouTube creator known for making videos that immediately grab attention. Give me 3 hooks for a [type of video] on [insert your idea] that use shock, surprise, or mystery to pique curiosity & compel the viewer to keep watching

3. You are a TikTok attention management & video expert. I need an ultra-short, maximum 10-word hook for a TikTok video about [topic] that creates a knowledge gap and makes the viewer irresistibly want the answer.

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Viral Scripts in >30 Seconds?

You've got an eye-catching idea and a hook that stops the scroll — now it's time to create a script that can make your video go viral. Let’s start with 3 TikTok-specific prompts, then we’ll show you the evergreen YouTube prompt!

And pretty soon, we’ll mention 2 AI tools that can turn any text you type into high-quality ready-to-use videos!

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For general use, this prompt is ideal:

1. You are an expert-level TikTok script writer. Write a TikTok script for a video about [topic] aimed at [target audience]. The video should be [tone/style] and include [key elements to cover]. Output the script in a 3-column table with the narration on the left, intonation & expression in the middle and the associated visuals on the right. Use this idea: [idea] and this hook [hook].

If you’re trying to follow a trending challenge, this prompt works wonders:

2. You are an expert-level TikTok script writer. Write a TikTok script for a [type of challenge] challenge video related to [topic/niche]. Include instructions on how to complete the challenge and a catchy hashtag to encourage participation. Output the script in a 3-column table with the narration on the left, intonation & expression in the middle and the associated visuals on the right. Use this idea: [idea] and this hook [hook].

And if you’re promoting or showcasing a product, perhaps for TikTok Shop, use this:

3. You are an expert-level TikTok script writer. Write a [30/60/120] second TikTok influencer script promoting [product] that helps users achieve [main benefit]. Include the following features [X, Y, Z value propositions] and end with a CTA [follow more/buy now/subscribe]. Output the script in a 3-column table with the narration on the left, intonation & expression in the middle and the associated visuals on the right. Use this idea: [idea] and this hook [hook].

P.S — For TikTok in particular, choosing a sound or song that is trending is almost as important as having a great hook. Click here to see the most trending sounds this week (updates weekly).

Now let’s go over the prompt for YouTube scripts. Before we get to the actual prompt, — you should specify the tone (funny, serious, motivating, etc.), the type of video (explainer, interview, product, etc.), and the purpose (engage, inform, showcase).

Also, clarify your goal — are you trying to drive brand awareness, increase subscribers, boost website traffic, sell a product or service? With that in mind, here’s the prompt:

You are an expert-level YouTube script writer. Write a [tone of voice] Youtube [type of video] video script that [benefit to audience] and [benefit to you] that is [number] [minutes/words]. Output the script in a 3-column table with the narration on the left, intonation & expression in the middle and the associated visuals on the right. Use this idea: [idea] and this hook [hook].

This prompt is evergreen because it is highly customizable — you can add as many benefits as you want, specify any additional details, plus its output is very easy to follow! It tells you what to say, when, how to express yourself & the visuals that will play while you speak.

With a complete script at hand, all that’s left is to make the video. And who would’ve guessed — AI can do that for you, too!

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2 AI Tools That Turn Words Into MP4s

AI has gotten so advanced that it can turn walls of text (or even 2-3 words) into complete videos. There are hundreds of tools like this, but only two are genuinely impressive & stand out among the rest. One is better for long-form, and one is ideal for TikToks & Shorts:

RunwayML Gen-2

RunwayML's Gen-2 offers cutting-edge AI capabilities for video generation. Here’s what makes it stand out:

• Advanced AI Tools — RunwayML's Gen-2 utilizes the latest in machine learning and AI to create videos that are not only visually stunning but also contextually accurate.
• Every Style You Can Think of — the tool supports a wide range of video styles, from realistic animations to abstract visuals.
• Simple UI — despite how advanced it may seem, RunwayML's interface is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of technical skill.
• Community — RunwayML offers extensive resources, including tutorials and community forums, to help users get the most out of the tool & not get stuck.

And here’s a tool that pretty much completely automates creating TikToks & Shorts:

ShortsFaceless

ShortsFaceless creates engaging short-form videos without the need to show your face! Here’s what makes it unique:

• Faceless Vids — perfect for creators who prefer to remain anonymous or simply want to create videos that don’t require on-camera presence. It focuses on visually appealing content using animations, text overlays, and stock footage.
• It Takes a Minute — in about a minute, you can create a high-quality Short or TikTok with complete voice narration & even upload it to your channel right from the site.
• Attention Management — the tool provides features to enhance attention management, such as dynamic text animations and visually striking graphics & transitions.

There you have it, Creators! We covered the best prompts for generating ideas, hooks & scripts for your content, as well as two tools that can save you even more time when making videos.

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