AiPro Institute™
Interview/Podcast Video
Create engaging interview and podcast videos with professional structure, dynamic camera work, and audience retention strategies
🛠️ Tool Compatibility
📋 The Prompt
💡 Tip: Fill in the [orange placeholders] with your specific guest details to get a tailored script.
🧠 Why This Prompt Works
1. Conversational Arc Structure
It maps a natural conversation flow (Warm-up → Deep Dive → Signature Segment → Closing) which maintains energy and prevents the "mid-interview slump" common in unstructured chats.
2. Question Layering Strategy
By requiring follow-up prompts and storytelling triggers, it forces the AI to simulate an active listener rather than just a question-reader, leading to more authentic dialogue.
3. Multi-Camera Production Planning
Explicitly asking for camera angles (Host vs. Guest vs. Wide) ensures the final output is visually dynamic, catering to modern video retention standards.
4. Timestamp & Chapter Optimization
Structuring content into clear segments creates natural break points that work perfectly for YouTube Chapters, improving SEO and user navigation.
5. Storytelling Prompt Engineering
Specifically requesting "Storytelling Prompts" shifts the content from informational to narrative, which is scientifically proven to increase listener retention.
🎨 Output Preview
🎥 Sample: 30-Minute Tech Founder Interview
Pre-Interview Checklist: Send "Tech Trends 2025" report to guest. Check mic levels.
| Time | Question/Topic | Camera Direction | Graphics/Overlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0:00-0:45 | Cold Open: "The biggest mistake startups make isn't money..." (Pull clip from min 15) | B&W filter, slow push-in on Guest | "Coming Up..." |
| 0:45-2:00 | Intro: Welcome Sarah Chen, CEO of NovaAI. Mention Forbes 30u30. | Wide Shot (Both), cut to Host Close-up | Lower Third: Sarah Chen, CEO NovaAI |
| 2:00-5:00 | Q1: "You famously pivoted NovaAI in 48 hours. Take us back to that weekend—what triggered the decision?" | Guest Close-up (Reaction Shot) | Timeline graphic showing dates |
Editing Note: Use a "Whoosh" sound effect transition between the Intro and Q1.
⛓️ Chain Strategy (Advanced Workflow)
Use this 3-step sequence for professional results:
Guest Research & Question Mining
Prompt: "Research [Guest Name]. Extract: (1) Top 3 career milestones, (2) Controversial opinions they've shared, (3) Topics they're passionate about but rarely asked, (4) Recent news in their industry."
Generate Interview Script (Main Prompt)
Action: Use the research insights from Step 1 to fill the [Key Discussion Points] and [Guest Expertise] placeholders in the main prompt.
Post-Production Content Multiplication
Prompt: "Based on this interview script, create: (1) 5 short-form social video concepts (Reels/Shorts) with hooks, (2) 10 pull quotes for Instagram carousel, (3) SEO-optimized YouTube title and description with chapters."
💡 Human-in-the-Loop Refinement Tips
Tone Check
If questions feel too scripted/stiff, rewrite them using conversational language. Add phrases like "I'm curious about..." or "Walk me through..."
Guest Comfort
Send the broad topics in advance, but keep specific "zinger" questions hidden to capture genuine reactions.
The "Hook" Strategy
During editing, identify the most compelling 15 seconds of the interview and move it to the very start (0:00) as a teaser.
Platform Versions
Remember to export a vertical (9:16) version of the best highlights for TikTok/Reels, separate from the horizontal (16:9) main video.
Budget Production
If you don't have 3 cameras, use 4K footage and "punch in" (crop) during editing to simulate a close-up shot from a single wide angle.
Engagement Boost
Plan specific moments to ask the audience a question. "Comment below if you agree with Sarah's take on AI."