Quick Summary: Part 2: From Idea to Video – Writing a Script That AI Understands
- Content Type: Guide
- Last Updated: June 25, 2025
- Fact-Checked By: Adeel Ali, Video Editing Automation Expert - Quid e Awam University, Nawabshah
- Best For: Content creators, marketers, or anyone new to AI who needs simple, step-by-step rules for writing a video script that an AI can understand.
- What’s Great: It gives 3 different methods for creating a script (for every situation). It includes pro-tips for more control. The section on common mistakes is very helpful for beginners.
- What’s Not: This guide is for simple, effective scripts. It does not cover advanced storytelling or writing scripts for long, complex narrative videos.
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In Part 1, we learned about the AI video generator. Now is the next step. We will tell the AI what video to make. This is a fun part. But we have a big question. How do you talk to an AI? You talk to it with a script. This is the AI video script. Some people also call it a prompt. It is very easy to make. You do not need to be a professional writer. For AI, a simple script is a good script.
This guide will show you how to write a great AI video script so you get good results.
Disclaimer
A Quick Note from Us
We write these guides to help you understand new technology. We try our best to give you good, simple information. But the world of AI moves very fast, so some things can change. Please use this post as a helpful starting point for your own learning.
About the Pictures in This Post
You will see that our images are not screenshots from any single AI tool. We made them using AI. We did this because this is a general guide. Our goal is to explain ideas and feelings. For example, we wanted to show you what a ‘creative block’ feels like. AI helps us create these exact pictures to make our points clearer for you, without showing favor to any one brand.
In This AI Video Generator Series:
- Part 1: What is an AI Video Generator (And Do You Really Need One?)
- Part 2: From Idea to Video – Writing a Script That AI Understands
- Part 3: How to Make AI Videos Look Less Robotic (Branding & Style)
- Part 4: When the AI Gets It Wrong – Taking Control of Your Video Edit
- Part 5: The Final Reality Check – AI Video Pricing, Limits & True Value
The First Step: Your 30-Second Plan
Before you write, you should make a small plan. It only takes 30 seconds. This plan will help you save time. Ask yourself three questions before writing your AI video script:
- Who is my video for? (For customers? For students? For social media?)
- What is my main message? (The one important thing people should remember.)
- What is the feeling of the video? (Fun? Serious? Exciting?)
When you have a clear goal, writing the script is much easier.
Method 1: The Simple Way – Writing a Basic Script
This is the most common way. You write simple lines. The AI will make a video scene for each line of your AI video script. Here are the rules for good results.
Rule #1: One Idea in One Line This is a very important rule. Put only one idea in each line. This helps the AI find a good picture or video for your line.
- Bad Example: Our new jacket is waterproof, good for hiking, and has three colors.
- Good Example:This is our new jacket.
- It is perfect for hiking.
- It will keep you dry in the rain.
- It comes in three colors.
Rule #2: Use Simple Words That Show a Picture Use words that help you imagine a picture. The AI uses your words to find video clips.
- Instead of: The room was good.
- Use: The room was bright and had big windows.
It is good if you know basic English. The AI understands simple, clear language better than difficult sentences.
Rule #3 (Pro Tip): Give Hints to the AI You can give the AI a hint. Tell it what picture to show. Use brackets [ ] in your AI video script for this.
- Example: The man drinks his coffee. [Show a close-up of a coffee cup with steam]
Rule #3 (Pro Tip): Give Hints to the AI You can give the AI a hint. Tell it what picture to show. Use brackets [ ] for this.
- Example: The man drinks his coffee. [Show a close-up of a coffee cup with steam]
Method 2: The Smart Way – Use Your Blog Post
If you have a blog, you can use this method. You can change your old articles into new videos. This process is called content repurposing, and it is a very smart way to make content. Many tools have a feature called an article to video converter.
Think about it. You can make a new video for every blog post you have. You just give the tool your article’s link. The AI reads it and makes a summary video. Always check the AI video script it makes. You might need to edit it a little.
Method 3: The Helper Way – Use an AI Script Helper
Sometimes, you have no ideas. Your mind is blank. For this problem, you can use an AI script generator.
Think of it as a partner for ideas. You give it a small command, like:
- “Write a short script for a travel video. The video is about hiking in the mountains.”
The AI will give you a first draft of an AI video script. It is a good way to get ideas when you feel stuck.
Which Method Should You Choose?
Here is a simple summary.
- Method 1 (Writing Yourself): Good for short videos. Good for when you want full control.
- Method 2 (Using a Blog Post): Good for saving time. Good for using your old content.
- Method 3 (AI Script Helper): Good for when you have no ideas. Good for getting a quick first script.
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Now you know how to write a good script. Let’s talk about three common mistakes. If you avoid these mistakes, your videos will be much better.
1. You Forget the Call-to-Action (CTA): A Call-to-Action (or CTA) is the part of your video that tells the viewer what to do next. This is especially important if you have a business or something to promote, but many people forget to add it.
At the end of your script, add a simple command. Like these:
- “Visit our website for more information.”
- “Subscribe to our channel.”
- “Buy now and get a discount.”
A video with no CTA is like a shop with no door. You show people good things but do not give them a way to come inside.
2. Your Script is Not Clear The AI is smart. But it cannot read your mind. It needs clear instructions. If your script is not clear, the video will be weak.
- Not Clear: “Make a cool video for me.”
- Clear: “Our company sells fresh vegetables. We deliver them to your home. Our vegetables are healthy.”
Always be specific. Tell the AI exactly what you want to say in your script.
3. You Don’t Check Your Script It is fun to click the “Generate” button. But you must read your AI video script one last time. It only takes 10 seconds. You might find a spelling mistake. Or a line that does not sound good.
This small check can save you time. A good script makes a good video.
Conclusion
The main thing is, you must start. Do not think about making it perfect. Your AI video script is only the first step. Choose the easy method for you. Then watch the AI make your words into a video.
Now your script is ready. But how do you make the video look like your own brand? In Part 3, we will talk about branding and style.