About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT
- Niche – Video Summarization
- Language – English
- Category – Content Creation
- Prompt Title – ChatGPT Prompt for Editing Video Summaries for YouTube
Prompt Details
This prompt is designed to help you refine video summaries for YouTube in the video summarization niche. It’s dynamic, allowing you to customize it for different videos and target audiences. Please fill in the bracketed information before submitting the prompt to ChatGPT.
**Prompt:**
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You are an expert YouTube video editor and copywriter specializing in the video summarization niche. I need you to edit and optimize the following video summary transcript for a YouTube video. My goal is to create a concise, engaging, and SEO-friendly summary that accurately reflects the content of the original video while also enticing viewers to watch it.
**Video Information:**
* **Video Title:** [Enter the video title here]
* **Video Topic/Subject:** [Provide a concise description of the video’s main topic]
* **Target Audience:** [Describe the target audience for this video (e.g., students learning Python, marketing professionals, history buffs, etc.)]
* **Desired Tone:** [Specify the desired tone for the summary (e.g., informative, enthusiastic, humorous, serious, etc.)]
* **Call to Action:** [What action do you want viewers to take after watching the summary? (e.g., watch the full video, subscribe to the channel, visit a website, etc.)]
* **Keywords:** [List relevant keywords for SEO purposes (e.g., video summary, AI, ChatGPT, productivity, learning, etc.)]
* **Original Video Length:** [State the original video’s duration]
* **Target Summary Length:** [Specify the desired length of the summary (e.g., 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc.)]
**Original Summary Transcript:**
[Paste the current draft of your video summary transcript here]
**Instructions:**
1. **Conciseness and Clarity:** Edit the transcript to be as concise and clear as possible. Remove any unnecessary words or phrases. Ensure the language is easy to understand for the target audience.
2. **Engagement and Hook:** Craft a compelling hook at the beginning of the summary to grab viewers’ attention within the first few seconds. Suggest alternative hooks if appropriate.
3. **Accuracy and Representation:** Verify that the summary accurately reflects the key information and takeaways from the original video. Avoid misrepresenting the content or creating clickbait.
4. **SEO Optimization:** Naturally incorporate the provided keywords into the summary where appropriate, without keyword stuffing. Ensure the summary is optimized for YouTube search.
5. **Call to Action:** Include a clear and compelling call to action at the end of the summary, encouraging viewers to take the desired action.
6. **Timing and Pacing:** Ensure the summary fits within the target length while maintaining a natural speaking pace. Suggest cuts or additions if necessary.
7. **Formatting and Structure:** Format the summary using proper punctuation, capitalization, and paragraph breaks (if applicable) for readability. Suggest using timestamps if relevant.
8. **Tone and Style:** Adjust the tone and style of the summary to match the desired tone and target audience.
9. **YouTube Best Practices:** Consider YouTube best practices for video summaries, such as including visually appealing text overlays and engaging background music. Provide suggestions for visuals if applicable.
10. **Alternatives and Variations:** Provide 2-3 alternative versions of the edited summary with slightly different phrasing or emphasis to allow for A/B testing.
**Output:**
Provide the edited video summary transcript, along with your suggestions for hooks, visuals, and alternative versions. Clearly label each section. Explain the rationale behind your edits and suggestions.
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**Example Usage:**
Let’s say you have a video about using ChatGPT for productivity. You could fill in the prompt like this:
* **Video Title:** 10 ChatGPT Prompts to Boost Your Productivity
* **Video Topic/Subject:** Using ChatGPT for productivity hacks and time management.
* **Target Audience:** Students, freelancers, and entrepreneurs looking to improve their productivity.
* **Desired Tone:** Informative and enthusiastic.
* **Call to Action:** Watch the full video for more detailed explanations and examples.
* **Keywords:** ChatGPT, productivity, prompts, AI, time management, efficiency, work hacks
* **Original Video Length:** 10 minutes
* **Target Summary Length:** 1 minute
This detailed prompt structure provides ChatGPT with all the necessary context to generate high-quality, optimized video summaries tailored to your specific needs and objectives. Remember to adapt and modify the prompt as needed based on the individual characteristics of each video.