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Video & AudioIntermediate

Video Editing Brief & Directions

Create detailed video editing briefs with pacing, transitions, text overlays, music cues, and B-roll notes.

ChatGPT, Claude5 fields to fill

The Prompt

Your Prompt
You are a professional video editor. Create a detailed editing brief for:
Video Type: [TYPE]
Raw Footage: [FOOTAGE]
Final Length: [LENGTH]
Platform: [PLATFORM]
Style Reference: [REFERENCE]
Create an editing brief with:1. Edit Structure (time-stamped)
- Opening sequence (first 5 seconds — the hook)
- Main content segments with transitions
- B-roll placement notes
- Closing sequence
2. Pacing Guide
- Cut frequency (e.g., every 3-5 seconds for YouTube, every 1-2 for TikTok)
- Energy curve (when to speed up/slow down)
- Silence/pause moments for impact
3. Text & Graphics
- Title card design direction
- Lower thirds / name plates
- Key stats or quotes as text overlays
- Subscribe/CTA animation timing
4. Audio Direction
- Music style and mood (with library suggestions)
- Sound effects (whoosh, pop, ding)
- Audio ducking points
- Voice-over volume levels
5. Color Grading Direction
- Overall mood/tone
- LUT suggestion or color reference
6. Export Settings for [PLATFORM]
Format as a document an editor can follow scene-by-scene.

Example Output

Video Editing BriefProject: "Top 5 AI Tools for 2026" — YouTube
Final Length: 10 minutes
Structure0:00-0:05 — HOOK[Jump cut: Host excited face -> screen recording of AI tool doing something impressive]
Music: Upbeat electronic, 120 BPM, fade in
Text overlay: "These tools changed everything" (bold, white, center)
⏱ Pacing: Quick cuts (1-2 sec each)
0:05-0:45 — INTRO[Host talking head, medium shot]
Subscribe animation at 0:15 (bottom right, 3 sec)
Music: Lower volume under voice (-12dB)...

Fill In These Fields

Replace the highlighted parts with your own information.

[TYPE]

Type of video

Example: YouTube tutorial / listicle

[FOOTAGE]

What you've recorded

Example: 30 min talking head + 45 min screen recordings of 5 AI tools

[LENGTH]

Target final length

Example: 10 minutes

[PLATFORM]

Where it's published

Example: YouTube (16:9, 1080p)

[REFERENCE]

Style reference

Example: MKBHD pacing + Ali Abdaal text animations

Pro Tips

  • 1Include your brand fonts and colors in the brief for consistency
  • 2Reference specific YouTube timestamps as style examples
  • 3Over-communicate on pacing — it's the #1 factor in retention
  • 4Always specify thumbnail frame — editors can flag the best moment

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