Before you start: what you need
- A simple idea (one sentence) + your channel theme (comedy, horror, romance, action).
- A visual style (classic anime, cel shading, cyberpunk, chibi, etc.).
- A production flow (script → scenes → voices → video).
- My Anime Design GPT to speed up prompts, consistency and deliverables.
Use it to: create a scene-based script, define characters, keep visual consistency, generate clean prompts and output a production sheet ready for your video AI.
Step 1) Pick an episode format (make it repeatable)
For YouTube, choose one format and stick to it for at least 10 episodes:
- Short (30–60s): 3 scenes, 1 twist, final punchline.
- Mini episode (2–4 min): 6–10 scenes, fast pace, short dialogue.
- Story (6–10 min): 3 acts, cliffhanger, reuse assets.
Step 2) Script by scenes (not paragraphs)
Most people fail here: they write a long script, then don’t know how to split it. Instead, write a production script:
- Scene # + estimated duration.
- What you see (exact visual description).
- What you hear (voice/FX/music).
- Purpose (setup, conflict, twist, payoff).
Step 3) Consistent characters (the most important part)
Define characters as production assets. The GPT helps you create character sheets with fixed visual traits (clothes, hair, accessories) and narrative traits (motivation, speaking style).
Step 4) Clean prompts for images/video
Your prompt should keep the same order every time. Example structure:
Step 5) Voices and dialogue
If you use AI voices, keep the tone consistent per character. Use short sentences and natural pauses. If you use your own voice, use AI to polish lines—not to replace you.
Step 6) Video AI: turn scenes into clips
The specific video tool changes over time. The important part is your input: clear scenes, duration, shot type and consistency. That’s what makes video AI outputs usable.
Step 7) Final edit for YouTube
Simple recommendation: fast pacing, clean cuts, big subtitles, and a hook in the first 2–3 seconds.