PRACTICAL OVERVIEW
Why an AI video production workflow needs more than a prompt
When a team generates an entire video from one vague request, character drift, broken actions, unreadable text, and unsupported scenes become expensive editing problems. A scene-level process keeps inputs and approvals traceable.
This SOP was developed around a human-reviewed generation process and can be adapted to the tool your team is authorized to use. It does not automate account activity or remove the need to review rights, privacy, platform labels, and factual claims.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Files and guidance in this resource
- Required inputs for scripts, references, and scene prompts
- A scene-by-scene generation and approval sequence
- Quality checks, file naming, and editor handoff rules
HOW TO USE IT
A three-step operating sequence
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Lock the script
Approve the spoken words, timing, proof requirements, character reference, and platform disclosures before generating scenes.
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Generate and review scenes
Create one scene at a time, compare it with the locked brief, and reject identity, anatomy, text, rights, or claim problems.
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Prepare the handoff
Move only approved assets into a clearly named folder with the script, voice, captions, scene order, and unresolved notes.
WORKED EXAMPLE
Example: producing a recurring character video
A recurring character needs an anchor image and a short identity description that remain unchanged. Each new action is generated as a separate scene and checked against those invariants before editing.
- Character anchor: face, proportions, colors, wardrobe, and voice
- Scene brief: action, framing, duration, dialogue, and prohibited changes
- Approval: identity, movement, text, audio, rights, and disclosure checks
COMMON MISTAKES
What this workflow is designed to prevent
- Changing character details between prompts and expecting consistency
- Allowing the generator to create critical on-screen text without review
- Sending every generated scene to editing instead of approving a clean subset
FAQ
Questions about this resource
Does this workflow require one specific AI video tool?
No. The operating sequence can be adapted, although individual generation settings and capabilities will vary by tool.
Why generate one scene at a time?
Short, controlled scenes are easier to compare with the brief, regenerate, approve, name, and replace during editing.
Can a non-technical employee follow the SOP?
Yes, after the studio defines approved examples and a clear quality standard. Human judgment remains essential.