Minute Script: How to Write Prompts for Vertical Video
The Minute Script tool turns an idea into structured text for a short vertical video: scenes with timing, spoken lines, and visual cues. In this article, we will look at how to fill in the fields, which formulations produce a useful result, and how to check the draft before shooting. All examples are fictional and serve for training purposes only. The tool creates text exclusively: it does not generate video, images, or sound, does not publish materials, and does not save results automatically.
Open tool: Short video script ↗What the Tool Does and How Input Is Structured
Minute Script is a text generator. You fill in four fields: "Your text or idea," "Platform or application," "Audience or experience level," and "Tone, style, or format." The output is a single result in a separate panel that you can copy or download as a plain TXT file. There are no presets, sliders, or levels of changes in the interface: only text fields and a Generate button.
To make the prompt useful, describe the idea concretely: what happens in the frame, what thought needs to be conveyed, and what the viewer should do after watching. Specify the platform (Reels, Shorts, TikTok), the audience (beginners, experienced users, colleagues), and the desired tone (friendly, businesslike, energetic). The more precise the input, the fewer edits will be required.
Keep the limitations in mind: the first field accepts up to 8000 characters, the details field up to 1000 characters. The tool does not publish videos, does not send emails, and does not save results automatically. It also does not create photorealistic images or audio—only text. Subtitles in SRT format can be generated separately, but that is not part of the script task.
Example prompt: "Idea: how to pack a small bag for a weekend trip. Platform: Reels. Audience: adults who rarely travel. Tone: calm, practical. Need a 60-second script with timing, spoken lines, and visual cues."
Example 1: An Educational Script About Packing a Weekend Bag
The first example is a classic educational mini-instruction. Prompt: "Make a script for a 60-second vertical video about how to pack a small bag for a weekend trip. Platform: Shorts. Audience: beginners going away for 1–2 days. Tone: friendly and confident. Add scene timing, spoken lines, and visual cues. At the end, a call to save the video."
A useful result is usually broken into 5–7 scenes of 8–12 seconds each. For example: Scene 1 (0–5 s) — close-up of an empty bag, line "Packing a weekend bag is easier than it seems." Scene 2 (5–15 s) — clothing, line "Two sets of clothes: one for the road, one for a change." Scene 3 (15–25 s) — toiletries, line "Mini kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant." Scene 4 (25–35 s) — charger and documents. Scene 5 (35–45 s) — packing items. Scene 6 (45–55 s) — checking against a checklist. Scene 7 (55–60 s) — final frame with a call to save.
How to check: say the lines aloud and time them. If a scene is longer than 12 seconds, shorten the text. Make sure the visual cues are feasible without special equipment. Check that the call at the end matches the goal—for example, "save" or "subscribe." The tool may make mistakes in timing, so do the final timing adjustment manually.
Fragment of the result: "Scene 3 (15–25 s). Frame: close-up of a mini kit in a transparent bag. Line: 'Take only the essentials—mini format saves space.' Visual cue: a hand places the bag into a side pocket."
Example 2: A Story Script for Promoting a Local Service
The second example is a short story with a before/after element. Prompt: "Write a script for a 45-second vertical video for a coffee shop. Platform: TikTok. Audience: neighborhood residents aged 20–35. Tone: warm, with light humor. Plot: morning without coffee and morning with coffee. Need timing, spoken lines, and visual cues."
Expected structure: Scene 1 (0–5 s) — the hero wakes up, line "Morning without coffee is a challenge." Scene 2 (5–15 s) — the hero gets ready, everything falls out of his hands. Scene 3 (15–25 s) — the hero enters the coffee shop, line "But there is one place that saves the day." Scene 4 (25–35 s) — the barista prepares the drink, close-up. Scene 5 (35–45 s) — the hero smiles, line "Start your morning with the right taste" and the address on screen.
Check: make sure the story does not mislead the viewer or promise something that does not exist. If the script mentions a price or promotion, verify its relevance separately—the tool does not know your actual conditions. Visual cues should be shot in a real space, not generated. Remember: this is only an example, not a ready-made advertising material.
Fragment of the result: "Scene 4 (25–35 s). Frame: medium shot, barista pours milk into a cup. Line: 'A second—and the aroma changes everything.' Visual cue: slow motion, steam over the cup."
Example 3: An Expert Script with Three Tips
The third example is the "three tips in a minute" format. Prompt: "Make a 60-second script for an educational channel. Platform: Reels. Audience: students and early-career professionals. Tone: expert, but without snobbery. Topic: three habits for a productive morning. Need timing, spoken lines, and visual cues. Each tip is a separate scene."
A useful result: Scene 1 (0–5 s) — host on camera, line "Three habits that change your morning." Scene 2 (5–20 s) — tip 1: "Don't check your phone for the first 20 minutes," visual cue—phone face down. Scene 3 (20–35 s) — tip 2: "Write down three tasks for the day," cue—notebook and pen. Scene 4 (35–50 s) — tip 3: "Drink a glass of water before coffee," cue—glass on the table. Scene 5 (50–60 s) — summary and a question to viewers: "What's your habit?"
How to check: make sure the tips are not medical or financial advice. In our example, they are neutral and educational in nature. If you add personal experience, label it as personal. Check that each tip fits within 15 seconds and is not overloaded with details. The tool does not guarantee engagement or follower growth—it is only a script draft.
Fragment of the result: "Scene 3 (20–35 s). Frame: close-up of a notebook, a hand writes three items. Line: 'Write down the three main tasks—your brain will stop holding them in the background.' Visual cue: time-lapse of writing."
How to Check and Refine the Result
After generation, read the script in full and check three things: logic, timing, and feasibility. Logic: each scene should lead to the next, and the finale should match the video's goal. Timing: the total sum of scenes should not exceed the specified duration; if it does, shorten the lines or combine scenes. Feasibility: visual cues should be achievable in your conditions—without complex equipment, special lighting, or locations you don't have.
Pay attention to language. The tool may produce generic phrases or repetitions. Replace them with specific details: not "take the necessary things," but "take the charger, passport, and toothbrush." If the audience is beginners, avoid jargon. If the tone is businesslike, remove slang. Check that there is one clear call to action.
Remember the tool's limitations: it does not create video, does not voice the text, and does not add subtitles automatically. It also does not fact-check. If the script contains claims about a product, service, or method, verify them yourself. The model may make mistakes, and queue and availability may vary. Always keep the final edit in your own hands.
Checklist: 1) does the script fit within 60 seconds; 2) does each scene have a line and a visual cue; 3) does the tone match the audience; 4) are there any promises you cannot keep; 5) is the call at the end clear.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The first mistake is a too-general prompt. The wording "make a video about sports" will produce an equally general result. Add specifics: "a video about a 10-minute warm-up for office workers who sit at a computer." The second mistake is ignoring the platform. Vertical video for Reels and Shorts may differ in pace and length. Specify the platform explicitly.
The third mistake is expecting a finished production. The tool outputs text, not a storyboard with images. Visual cues are verbal descriptions that you implement yourself. The fourth mistake is blindly trusting the timing. The model may suggest a 20-second scene where 10 seconds are actually needed. Check the timing manually.
The fifth mistake is adding unverified facts. If the script claims "this method saves 30% of time," make sure you have a basis for it. In educational, financial, and medical topics, avoid personalized advice. The tool does not replace consultation with a specialist. All examples in this article are fictional and intended only to demonstrate working with a text generator.
Bad prompt: "Make a cool video." Good prompt: "Make a 50-second script for TikTok about how to choose your first pair of running shoes. Audience: beginners. Tone: friendly. Add timing, spoken lines, and visual cues."
Minute Script is a text assistant for quickly drafting a vertical video storyboard. It takes an idea, platform, audience, and style, and returns structured text with timing, spoken lines, and visual cues. The three examples above show how the same tool can be used for an educational, storytelling, and expert format. The main thing is to give a specific input, check the timing, and adapt the result to your conditions. Remember: the tool does not generate video, images, or sound, does not publish materials, and does not guarantee results. All examples are fictional and serve for training purposes only. Use the script as a basis, and keep final responsibility for the content with yourself.
Open tool: Short video script ↗Interface translations are machine-assisted and may need refinement.