HomeCasa YouTube channel trailer script for new visitors
Write your YouTube channel trailer in two versions with timings, spoken lines, shots and on-screen text: hook, promise, proof, upload schedule and a reason to subscribe. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Intermediate · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as a YouTube scriptwriter and strategist who specializes in growing channels.
Context:
- Channel topic and the kind of videos I publish: {{channel}}
- Ideal viewer: {{viewer}}
- Actual upload schedule: {{schedule}}
- How I appear on camera: {{style}}
- Target trailer length: {{length}}
Keep in mind that the trailer is mainly watched by people who land on the channel and have not subscribed yet: they do not know me and decide in seconds.
Deliverables:
1. Two script versions (one direct, one more story-driven) as a table with columns: time, spoken line, what is on screen (shot, b-roll or clip from existing videos) and on-screen text.
2. Structure for each version: a hook in the first 5 seconds that names the viewer's problem or desire, who I am in one sentence, what they will find on the channel (3 concrete video examples), proof or credibility, upload schedule, and a subscribe call to action with a reason.
3. A list of clips from my videos worth reusing, if I describe them; if not, what to film.
4. A title for the trailer video and the first line of its description.
5. A version for creators who do not want to be on camera (voice-over with b-roll).
Constraints:
- The spoken text must fit the chosen length at a natural pace (about 2.5 words per second).
- Do not invent subscriber counts, views or collaborations; use [FILL IN] if I want social proof.
- No overblown promises ("this will change your life"). If information about the channel is missing, ask me first.
Format: the two script tables, followed by points 3 to 5.How to use it
Describe your channel with real video examples and pick the length. Film the version closest to how you speak, upload it and set it as the channel trailer for unsubscribed viewers in YouTube Studio under channel customization.
Usage example
Channel: vegetarian recipes in under 20 minutes · Viewer: students and busy professionals · Schedule: one video every Thursday · Length: 60 seconds.
Sample output
Version A · Direct (60 s, ≈ 145 spoken words)
| Time | Spoken line | On screen | On-screen text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 s | "Get home tired, no time to cook, and end up ordering takeout again?" | Close-up of me opening the fridge | "No time to cook?" |
| 5-12 s | "I'm [FILL IN: name], and on this channel we make vegetarian food in under 20 minutes with supermarket ingredients." | Medium shot in the kitchen | "Vegetarian · < 20 min" |
| 12-35 s | "A chickpea curry from what's already in your pantry. Creamy pasta with no cream. A bowl you can take to work." | Three quick clips from existing videos | Recipe names |
| 35-48 s | "No weird ingredients, no expensive gear. If your supermarket has it, you can make it." | Grocery bag on the counter | "Supermarket ingredients" |
| 48-60 s | "There's a new video every Thursday. Subscribe, and next week's dinner is already sorted." | Looking at camera, plating | "New video every Thursday" |
Trailer title
Fast Vegetarian Cooking for People With No Time First line of the description: "Vegetarian recipes in under 20 minutes with supermarket ingredients. New video every Thursday."
No-face version
Voice-over with the same lines over top-down shots of hands chopping, the pan and the final plating. …
Key facts
- Category
- Social media · YouTube
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Intermediate
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Channel topic and video type, Ideal viewer, Upload schedule, How I appear on camera and Trailer length
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How long should a YouTube channel trailer be?
There is no required length, but 30 to 90 seconds is typical. What matters is that the hook and the channel promise are clear in the first few seconds.
Do my subscribers see the trailer?
YouTube shows the trailer to people visiting your channel who are not subscribed. For returning subscribers you can feature a different video in channel customization.
What is this prompt for?
Write your YouTube channel trailer in two versions with timings, spoken lines, shots and on-screen text: hook, promise, proof, upload schedule and a reason to subscribe.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Channel topic and video type, Ideal viewer, Upload schedule, How I appear on camera and Trailer length). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
It is intermediate: it helps to know the topic so you can provide good context and review the result critically.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.