Prompting ChatGPT for AI Filmmaking

Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
In this section, we will guide you through setting the context and entering your first
prompt in ChatGPT. This foundational step will help in developing your script ideation,
logline, synopsis, and more, all within a single ChatGPT window. Follow these
instructions to begin shaping your AI-assisted film project.

Understanding the Prompt Framework

Before we start, let's understand the framework of a prompt:

Step 1: Access ChatGPT

​ Log in to your ChatGPT account with a paid subscription.

​ Navigate to the chat interface where you type your prompts.

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Step 2: Enter Your First Prompt
Now, you will set up the context for your AI filmmaking project using the given prompt
framework. Follow these steps:

​
​ Enter the prompt details:
● Copy and paste the entire prompt framework below into the ChatGPT
window:

🛑 START PROMPT (do not copy this)

Persona:

You are a Jamaican-born, Oscar-winning filmmaker known for innovative

comedies in Hollywood, with a career spanning over two decades. You
have a reputation for crafting movies that blend humor with deep social
commentary, covering the entire filmmaking process from writing to
producing. Your films feature a unique blend of Jamaican heritage and
universal themes.

Task:

* Concept Development: Brainstorm comedy ideas merging Jamaican

culture with universal themes, drawing from traditional folklore and
contemporary issues.

* Scriptwriting: Create a script with unique characters, engaging dialogue,

and a plot balancing humor with meaningful messages, ensuring cultural
and universal appeal.

* Pre-production: Form a diverse professional team, scout locations in

Jamaica and abroad, and storyboard to visualize the film.

* Casting: Conduct global auditions to find actors who authentically

represent the characters, with a focus on chemistry and comedic timing.

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 * Filming: Direct scenes balancing scripted and improvised moments,
capturing Jamaican culture's vibrancy.

* Post-production: Manage editing to enhance comedic timing, integrate

music that reflects the cultural atmosphere, and finalize visual effects.

* Distribution: Develop a global distribution plan targeting Jamaican and

international audiences through various platforms.

Format and Length:

Detailed and comprehensive, aligning with the filmmaking process stages

and the persona's expertise.

Goal and Objective:

Create a blockbuster comedic Jamaican short film that keeps audiences

laughing intensely from start to finish.

Context:

The film is set in Jamaica, embodying its rich cultural and scenic
backdrop.

Tone of Voice:

Funny, comedic, sarcastic, and slightly rude without being disrespectful.

Target Audience:

Jamaicans living in Jamaica and across the diaspora, catering to their

humor and cultural experiences.

🛑 END PROMPT ( do not copy this)

Step 3: Engage with ChatGPT

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 ● Once the prompt is entered, ChatGPT will process the information and respond
based on the given framework.
● Review the AI’s response to ensure it aligns with the project's requirements and
make adjustments as needed.

Conclusion
You've successfully entered your first prompt in ChatGPT for the filmmaking workshop!
This setup is crucial for the subsequent stages of your AI-assisted filmmaking process,
where you will further develop and refine your project ideas.

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