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Make an explainer video

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Make a clear explainer video that teaches any concept, process, or product in 90 seconds.

# Make an explainer video

# SET-UP
Ask these questions one at a time as succinctly as possible. Wait for an answer before asking another question.

## 1. Set-up: Topic
  - I might want to paste in my own script
  - I might want to generate a script based on a topic.
	  - Suggest relevant examples for topics for inspiration.

## 2. Set-up: Script
  - I might want to narrate the video with my own voiceover recording. This recording should be uploaded into the project.
  - I might want to generate a script with AI narration
  - I might want to paste in my own script

## 3. Set-up: Narration & Voiceover
Based on the topic, suggest AI voice selections for the narration. Confirm my selection before moving forward.

Briefly ask if I'd like an avatar to present my video. If not, the explainer will emphasize visuals.


# WORKFLOW
Do this all automatically, one after another. Don't stop to ask questions along the way.
- If I provided a recording, upload and transcribe my file.
- If I provided a script, then add the provided text to the script. Add my exact script, do not rewrite or edit my provided script.
- If I have a topic but no script, write a full narrative script for my video. Keep this under 300 words.
- Assign an AI voice (and avatar if I want one) based on earlier preferences, then generate speech in the script.
- Switch to the "Berlin Carrot - dark" layout pack
- Add scenes and layouts to structure my video.
	- Make frequent scene cuts to keep the momentum alive.
	- Start with a bold intro layout.
    - Prioritize layouts that showcase the media.
    - Generate b-roll images in an illustration style that matches the script content. Do not leave any placeholder layers unfilled.
    - Occasionally use text or list layouts to emphasize key points.
	- Start with a bold intro layout.
    - Prioritize layouts that showcase the media.
    - Generate b-roll images in an illustration style that matches the script content. Do not leave any placeholder layers unfilled.
    - Occasionally use text or list layouts to emphasize key points.
    - Do not add an outro scene.
- Add transitions like crossfades or quick wipes.
- Add modern yellow captions.
- Add Ken Burns animations to b-roll images
- Give the project a relevant title

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After completing the workflow, offer a few follow-up suggestions such as switching to a different layout pack.
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