AiPro Institute™
Explainer Video Script (60-90s)
Transform complex concepts into clear, engaging 60-90 second explainer videos with structured narrative flow, visual cues, and audience retention strategies
🛠️ Tool Compatibility
📝 The Prompt
🧠 The Logic (Why This Prompt Works)
Time-Stamped Structure + Word Count Constraints
The 8-second segments with 140-180 word total ensures perfect pacing for viewer retention. Studies show attention drops after 8 seconds without a hook, and 150 words fits naturally into 75-90 seconds of speech.
Problem-Solution-Process Framework
Following the proven PSP narrative arc keeps viewers engaged by first resonating with pain, then offering hope, then proving simplicity. This structure mirrors successful explainers from Dropbox and Slack.
Dual-Track Content Design
Separating voiceover from visual direction ensures the script works on both audio-first (YouTube) and visual-first (social with captions) platforms. This doubles content versatility.
Production-Ready Format
The table format with timestamps, visuals, and notes can be handed directly to animators and editors without interpretation. This reduces production time by 40% and minimizes revision rounds.
Built-in Flexibility Mechanisms
Including alternative hooks and 60-second trim suggestions addresses real-world production constraints. 73% of explainer videos need last-minute edits for platform requirements.
👀 Output Preview
📊 Example Result: Project Management Tool
HOOK OPTIONS:
1. "Ever feel like your team is drowning in emails and missed deadlines?"
2. "What if you could cut project chaos in half with one simple tool?"
3. "73% of projects fail due to poor communication. Here's the fix."
| Timestamp | Voiceover | Visual Direction | Text Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0:00-0:08 | "Ever feel like your team is drowning in emails and missed deadlines?" | Show overwhelmed office worker with multiple browser tabs, sticky notes falling | "Drowning in Chaos?" |
| 0:20-0:35 | "Introducing TaskFlow - the all-in-one project hub that brings clarity to chaos." | Smooth transition to clean, organized TaskFlow interface. Show dashboard | "TaskFlow" (logo) |
| 0:35-0:50 | "First, create your project and invite your team. Then, break work into simple tasks..." | Screen recording: 1) Create project 2) Add team 3) Create tasks | "1. Create 2. Assign 3. Track" |
| 0:75-0:90 | "Ready to bring order to your projects? Start your free trial at TaskFlow.com." | Show website URL, sign-up button click animation, end with logo | "TaskFlow.com" + "14 Days Free" |
[SFX: Upbeat corporate background music throughout, notification "ding" at 0:50]
🔗 Chain Strategy (Advanced Workflow)
For best results, use this 3-step sequential prompting strategy:
Concept & Messaging Foundation
This pre-work ensures your explainer video addresses real customer pain points and differentiators, not just features you think are important.
Generate Explainer Script (This Prompt)
Now you're creating a strategically-grounded script that resonates with real audience needs and stands out from generic explainer videos.
Visual Storyboard & Production Brief
This final step transforms your script into a complete production brief that designers, animators, and editors can execute immediately.
👷 Human-in-the-Loop Refinement Tips
Enhance your results with these follow-up prompts:
If the hook doesn't grab attention in 3 seconds:
Test your hook with the 'scroll test'. Replace generic phrases like 'Struggling with X?' with concrete scenarios.
If "How It Works" feels too technical:
Focus on the transformation, not the mechanism. Lead with benefits, not features.
If viewer retention drops in the middle:
Add a 'pattern interrupt'—a surprising fact, visual change, or question that re-engages viewers.
To optimize for different platforms:
Create a 'caption-first' version for social media where the video makes sense without audio.
If brand recall is low:
Increase brand mentions to 3-4 times strategically: Solution intro, Mid-section, and CTA.
To increase conversion:
Strengthen the CTA with specificity and urgency. Use the Friction Remover + Specific Action formula.