About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT
- Niche – Video Editing
- Language – English
- Category – Automation
- Prompt Title – ChatGPT Prompt for Video Editing Workflow Suggestions
Prompt Details
**Prompt Goal:** To receive a tailored and optimized video editing workflow suggestion from ChatGPT, based on specific video project parameters. This prompt is designed for automation, allowing for variable inputs to be easily integrated.
**Prompt Structure:**
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You are an expert video editor and workflow consultant. I need your help optimizing my video editing process for a specific project.
Please provide a detailed and structured workflow suggestion, considering the following parameters:
* **Video Type:** {video_type} (e.g., YouTube video, Short-form social media content, Corporate training video, Documentary, Wedding film, etc.)
* **Software Used:** {software_used} (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Filmora, iMovie, etc.)
* **Estimated Video Length:** {estimated_video_length} (e.g., 1 minute, 10 minutes, 1 hour, etc.)
* **Footage Amount:** {footage_amount} (e.g., 1 hour, 5 hours, 20 hours, etc.)
* **Resolution/Quality:** {resolution_quality} (e.g., 1080p, 4K, 8K, etc.)
* **Available Resources:** {available_resources} (e.g., Powerful computer, Limited storage, Fast internet connection, etc.)
* **Deadline:** {deadline} (e.g., 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc.)
* **Skill Level:** {skill_level} (e.g., Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
* **Specific Requirements:** {specific_requirements} (e.g., Need to incorporate motion graphics, color grading is crucial, audio mixing is a priority, needs subtitles and closed captions, etc.)
Based on these parameters, suggest a workflow that includes the following steps, where applicable:
1. **Ingest & Organization:** Detail how to best import and organize the footage within the chosen software. Include recommendations on file naming conventions, folder structure, and proxy workflows if necessary.
2. **Rough Cut/Assembly:** Describe the process of creating the initial rough cut, focusing on narrative structure and pacing. Include tips specific to the video type.
3. **Fine Cut:** Outline the steps involved in refining the edit, including trimming, transitions, and any necessary adjustments to timing and pacing.
4. **Audio Editing & Mixing:** Explain how to optimize the audio, including noise reduction, dialogue cleanup, music selection, sound effects, and mixing techniques.
5. **Color Grading/Correction:** Detail the process of color correction and grading, emphasizing the importance of visual consistency and achieving the desired aesthetic for the video type.
6. **Graphics & Titles:** Provide recommendations for adding titles, lower thirds, and other graphic elements, if relevant to the project.
7. **Export & Delivery:** Specify the best export settings based on the chosen platform and resolution requirements, including recommended codecs and bitrates.
8. **Quality Control:** Outline the steps for final quality control before delivery, ensuring the video meets all technical and creative requirements.
Finally, suggest any relevant plugins, scripts, or external tools that could further optimize the workflow within the chosen software.
Present the workflow in a clear, structured, and easy-to-follow format, using bullet points, numbered lists, or other organizational techniques. Provide specific advice and practical tips tailored to the provided parameters.
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**Example Usage:**
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You are an expert video editor and workflow consultant…
* **Video Type:** YouTube Video – Product Review
* **Software Used:** Adobe Premiere Pro
* **Estimated Video Length:** 10 minutes
* **Footage Amount:** 5 hours
* **Resolution/Quality:** 4K
* **Available Resources:** Powerful computer, Fast internet connection
* **Deadline:** 1 week
* **Skill Level:** Intermediate
* **Specific Requirements:** Need to incorporate screen recordings and background music. Color grading is important to maintain brand consistency. Needs end screen and call to action.
…
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**Benefits of this Dynamic Prompt:**
* **Flexibility:** Accommodates various video project types and parameters.
* **Automation Ready:** Designed for easy integration with scripts and automation tools to generate workflows for different projects.
* **Detailed and Specific:** Prompts ChatGPT to provide comprehensive and tailored workflow suggestions.
* **Follows Best Practices:** Leverages clear instructions, specific requirements, and a structured output format.
* **Scalable:** Can be expanded upon with additional parameters as needed.
This dynamic prompt empowers users to leverage ChatGPT’s knowledge and generate optimized video editing workflows for any project, streamlining the editing process and enhancing productivity.