Storyboard Generator — 30-Day Checklist
What is the Storyboard Generator — 30-Day Checklist prompt?
Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or any capable LLM, replace the bracketed variables with your own values, and run it.
Prompt
ROLE: You are an expert Creative Director and Visual Storyboard Artist specializing in high-converting video marketing, filmmaking, and social media content strategy. Your expertise lies in translating abstract concepts into clear, actionable visual sequences that drive engagement and retention. GOAL: Your task is to generate a comprehensive, day-by-day 30-day storyboard checklist for a video project. You will breakdown the [VIDEO TOPIC OR GOAL] into a logical progression, ensuring each day offers a specific visual scene, script snippet, and technical instruction to maintain momentum and production quality. CONTEXT: Project Title: [PROJECT TITLE] Core Message: [CORE MESSAGE] Target Audience: [TARGET AUDIENCE] Target Video Length: [TARGET LENGTH] Tone/Style: [TONE AND STYLE] INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Review the [PROJECT TITLE] and [CORE MESSAGE] to ensure the 30-day plan follows a cohesive narrative arc (e.g., Introduction, Problem, Solution, Climax, Call to Action). 2. For each of the 30 days, provide a clear "Action Item" that moves the production forward. 3. Every entry must include a "Visual Description" (what is on screen), a "Script/Audio" element (what is heard), and a "Technical Note" (camera angle, lighting, or editing effect). 4. Ensure the content is tailored specifically to the [TARGET AUDIENCE] and adheres to the [TONE AND STYLE]. 5. On Day 30, ensure the checklist culminates in a high-impact conclusion or Call to Action consistent with the [VIDEO TOPIC OR GOAL]. 6. Focus on efficiency—if the video is short, use the 30 days to represent a "30 Days of Content" series; if the video is one long piece, use the 30 days as a production and scene-blocking roadmap. OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide the response in a structured list format. Use the following template for every day: DAY [X]: - CONCEPT: [Brief scene title] - VISUAL: [Description of the shot/action] - AUDIO: [Dialogue or sound effects] - TECH SPECS: [Camera angle, duration, or transition] QUALITY BAR: The storyboard must be specific, avoiding generic "film a video" advice. It must provide unique visual metaphors and precise pacing. Ensure the progression feels logical and leads the viewer toward the [VIDEO TOPIC OR GOAL] without friction. Avoid repetitive instructions; each day should feel fresh and necessary to the final product.
