Use your own words first. Then copy the prompt below to ChatGPT or Claude if you want help shaping a clearer creative brief.
The video brief prompt
Copy prompt You are helping me turn a rough advertising-video idea into a clear creative brief. Answer every question below in 2 to 3 sentences. Be specific and honest. If I do not know an answer, say “not sure yet” and suggest an assumption I should explore. Do not write a final script or make up claims.
1. What product, service, offer, or event should this video promote?
2. Who should see it? Describe the people, their needs, and what may stop them from acting.
3. What is the single action we want viewers to take after watching?
4. Where will this video most likely run: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn, or somewhere else?
5. What is the most important message, benefit, or problem the video should communicate?
6. Is there an offer, deadline, proof point, customer story, or objection the video should address?
7. What has worked or failed in past advertising, if anything?
8. What is the current or expected advertising budget, and how will this video support that investment?
9. Do you need one campaign video, a few test variations, a larger series, ongoing creative support, or help deciding?
10. What existing assets are available, such as a logo, product images, photos, footage, testimonials, or brand colors?
11. What should the video feel like? For example: confident, premium, playful, warm, bold, calm, cinematic, or direct.
12. How will you know the campaign helped? Name the signal that matters most, such as more leads, appointments, sales, clicks, inquiries, or awareness.