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Plan an 8-second feature teaser that shows no invented UI

  • For Product managers
  • You practice Setting limits and rules
  • Time about 5 minutes

About this exercise

You're announcing Smart Folders and want an 8-second teaser made with Veo for the launch blog. Get Claude to write the prompt as a first line stating 16:9 and 8 seconds, then exactly 4 numbered shots, each with its duration and a camera term, adding up to 8 seconds. Plain text, under 150 words. It must show the idea with abstract shapes only (no screens, UI or devices), and the only on-screen text is "Smart Folders" in the last shot.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Inventing app screens. The AI shows a laptop with a made-up interface, which misrepresents the product. Try: Add: "Abstract shapes only. No screens, UI or devices."
  • Promising unshipped features. The AI mentions sharing or AI summaries from sales chatter. Try: Add: "Only on-screen text: Smart Folders."
  • No timing. Without durations, the clip length drifts. Try: Show: "1. (0-2s) Close-up: ..."
  • No camera terms. The AI describes motion but not framing. Try: Add: "Each shot names a camera term."
  • Formatted brief. The AI writes headings and bold. Try: Add: "Plain text, under 110 words."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Sets shape and length
  • Asks for 4 numbered shots
  • Keeps it abstract
  • Limits on-screen text
  • Gives durations

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