Here is the complete, production-ready prompt package for your 1-minute viral YouTube Short. To maximize viral potential for Gen Z and Millennials, the aspect ratio will be 9:16 (Vertical). This is the native format for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels, commanding full-screen attention and preventing the user from being distracted by other UI elements. The narration language will be English. It serves as the universal baseline for the global Gen Z/Millennial audience, allowing for easily localized auto-captions while maintaining the emotive cadence of the original voiceover. A. VIRAL STRATEGY SNAPSHOT Hook Pattern: The "Relatable Doom-Scroll." Opening with a dark, phone-lit face instantly triggers the "that's me" reflex in the target audience. We establish the pain point in exactly 1.5 seconds. Emotional Trigger: The exhaustion of comparison. We visually transition from cold, isolating digital light to warm, grounding natural light to represent the shift from self-doubt to self-worth. Retention Techniques: * Visual pacing: Moving from claustrophobic, dark close-ups to wider, brighter environments. Audio build: Starting with muffled, chaotic digital sound design and stripping it away to a single, clear, emotional piano melody. Soft CTA Strategy: A gentle, non-demanding loop tie-in. The text "You were always enough" paired with a soft prompt to "Share this with someone who needs it" builds community rather than begging for engagement. B. GLOBAL STYLE PROMPTS 1.1 GLOBAL VISUAL STYLE PROMPT Master Visual Prompt (Append to all image generation): Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation, Pixar-meets-Arcane art style, highly detailed, expressive character design. Warm natural lighting, beautiful volumetric rays, shallow depth of field (bokeh background), soft film grain texture, emotional and intimate camera angles, 8k resolution, octane render, vivid but grounded color palette. Aspect ratio: 9:16. 1.2 GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE PROMPT Master Audio Prompt: > * Narration Tone: English. Female voice, mid-20s. Warm, intimate, slightly vulnerable but ultimately comforting and grounded. Spoken softly, like a voice note to a best friend. Background Music Style: Starts with a low, subtle, slightly dissonant ambient drone (representing anxiety/overthinking), shifting at the 35-second mark to an uplifting, warm, acoustic indie-folk instrumental with soft piano and acoustic guitar. Sound Effects Style: Hyper-realistic Foley. The distinct tap-swipe of a phone screen, heavy exhales, subtle city ambiance, rustling leaves, the soft clink of placing a phone face-down. C. CHARACTER BIBLE (FOR 100% CONSISTENCY) Character Name: Maya Age: 23 Gender: Female Physical appearance: Warm olive skin tone. Big, expressive hazel eyes. Dark brown hair styled in a messy, loose top-knot bun with a few face-framing strands falling loose. Slight exhaustion under the eyes (soft dark circles) that fades as the story progresses. Outfit: Oversized, chunky mustard-yellow knit sweater. Faded light-blue vintage mom-jeans. White canvas sneakers. (THIS MUST REMAIN IDENTICAL). Dominant colors: Mustard yellow, denim blue, warm olive. Signature accessories or props: A modern smartphone with a matte black case. A thin silver ring on her right index finger. Personality & emotional vibe: Deeply empathetic, creative, but currently overwhelmed by the noise of the world. She goes from feeling "small" to feeling "present." Visual style notes: Keep her silhouette soft and cozy. The oversized sweater emphasizes her feeling small and hidden at the beginning. CONSISTENCY RULES & NEGATIVE TOKENS Consistency Rules: Maya must ALWAYS wear the mustard-yellow sweater and blue jeans. Hair must ALWAYS be in a messy bun. Negative Tokens (Use in all generations): (face morphing, changing clothes, different outfit, loose hair, different hair color, realistic human, live action, anime, 2D flat, extra fingers, distorted anatomy, text, watermark) 4. CHARACTER IMAGE PROMPTS FOR REFERENCE IMAGES Character: Maya Purpose: Character reference image for Veo 3 consistency. Pose: Full body, standing naturally, looking directly at the camera, clear, readable silhouette. Background: Plain white background. Prompt: Maya, 23 year old female, full body shot standing on a plain white background looking at the camera. Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation, highly detailed. Warm olive skin, big expressive hazel eyes, dark brown hair in a messy loose top-knot bun with face-framing strands. She is wearing an oversized chunky mustard-yellow knit sweater, faded light-blue mom-jeans, and white canvas sneakers. Thin silver ring on right index finger. Soft natural lighting, 8k resolution, character design turnaround style. Negative Prompt: (changing clothes, different outfit, loose hair, live action, anime, 2D flat, extra fingers, deformed face, background details, shadows). 5. STORYBOARD — 7 SCENES TOTAL ========================= SCENE 1 — THE DOOM-SCROLL Purpose: Hook Setting: Maya's dark bedroom, late at night. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): Maya is lying in bed, phone close to her face. The screen's blue light illuminates her tired eyes. She swipes endlessly, her expression sinking. On-screen text: "Why does everyone else..." Narration: "It’s so easy to get lost in the highlight reels..." Audio cues: Muffled, overlapping whispers of social media audio. Fast phone swiping sounds. Cold ambient drone. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 1) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Maya, wearing her chunky mustard-yellow knit sweater, lying in bed in a dark room. Close-up on her face illuminated only by the harsh, cold blue light of her smartphone. She looks exhausted and sad, staring at the screen. Shallow depth of field, soft film grain texture, emotional lighting. Camera & composition: Extreme close-up on face and phone. Low angle. Lighting: Cold blue screen light contrasting with pitch-black shadows. Mood: Isolating, overwhelming, claustrophobic. Negative prompt: (daylight, happy, smiling, changing clothes, loose hair, live action, distorted anatomy). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 1) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 1 Prompt: Subtle, slow dolly-in towards the character's face. The blue light from the phone subtly flickers as her thumb swipes up repeatedly. Her eyes track the invisible screen, her expression dropping from neutral to deeply insecure over the 8 seconds. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. No face morphing. No outfit changes. Keep the lighting strictly limited to the phone glow. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Add fast swiping Foley and muffled digital chatter. ========================= SCENE 2 — THE MIRROR CHECK Purpose: Escalation Setting: Bathroom mirror, morning. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): Maya stands in front of the mirror, pulling at the sleeves of her oversized yellow sweater, looking critically at her reflection. She sighs heavily. On-screen text: "...seem so perfect?" Narration: "...and wonder where you went wrong." Audio cues: Ambient drone deepens. A heavy, shaky exhale. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 2) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Maya standing in front of a bathroom mirror, looking at her reflection with doubt. She is wearing her chunky mustard-yellow knit sweater and blue jeans, hair in a messy bun. She is pulling gently at the hem of her sweater. Overcast, muted daylight coming from a small window. Shallow depth of field, soft grain. Camera & composition: Medium over-the-shoulder shot, focusing on her reflection in the mirror. Lighting: Muted, slightly grey morning light. Flat and uninspiring. Mood: Insecure, doubtful, tired. Negative prompt: (happy, smiling, dark room, changing clothes, loose hair, live action, distorted anatomy). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 2) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 2 Prompt: Static camera. The character looks at her reflection, turns her shoulders slightly left and right, inspecting herself. She stops, drops her hands in defeat, and lets out a visible, heavy sigh. Shoulders slump at the 6-second mark. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. No face morphing. Sweater and jeans must remain identical. Reflection must match character perfectly. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Add fabric rustling and a distinct, heavy sigh. ========================= SCENE 3 — THE OUTSIDE NOISE Purpose: Escalation Setting: A busy, blurred city street. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): Maya walks through a crowd, looking down at her phone. Blurred, glamorous figures walk past her. She shrinks into her yellow sweater, feeling invisible. On-screen text: "Always comparing..." Narration: "You measure your behind-the-scenes against everyone else's center stage." Audio cues: Chaotic city traffic, footsteps, overwhelming sensory noise. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 3) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Maya walking down a crowded city sidewalk, looking down at her phone. She is wearing her chunky mustard-yellow knit sweater and blue jeans. Surrounding pedestrians are heavily blurred out of focus, moving past her. Shallow depth of field, soft film grain. Camera & composition: Medium tracking shot from the front, keeping Maya perfectly in focus while the world blurs around her. Lighting: Overcast daylight, cool tones. Mood: Overwhelmed, isolated in a crowd. Negative prompt: (changing clothes, loose hair, eye contact with camera, sharp background, live action, deformed faces). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 3) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 3 Prompt: Camera tracks backward slowly as the character walks forward. She keeps her head down, intensely focused on her phone. Blurred silhouettes of people quickly cross between the camera and the character. She physically shrinks, pulling her shoulders up in discomfort. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. Maintain character focus. Background pedestrians must remain blurred and not morph into grotesque shapes. Outfit strictly maintained. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Fade up city street Foley, making it sound slightly overwhelming. ========================= SCENE 4 — THE BREAKING POINT Purpose: Emotional peak before the twist. Setting: A quiet park bench under a large oak tree. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): Maya sits on the bench alone. She finally lowers the phone to her lap. She closes her eyes, a single tear welling up. On-screen text: "...never feeling enough." Narration: "Until it all just feels too heavy." Audio cues: Total silence drops in. The chaotic city noise cuts out instantly. Just the sound of wind in the trees. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 4) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Maya sitting alone on a wooden park bench under a large tree. She wears the mustard-yellow sweater and blue jeans. She holds her phone in her lap, her head tilted back slightly, eyes closed in exhaustion. Warm sunlight beginning to filter through the leaves. Shallow depth of field, soft grain. Camera & composition: Medium close-up, side profile angle. Lighting: Dappled sunlight, transitioning from cool to warm. Mood: Exhausted, surrendering, quiet. Negative prompt: (standing, changing clothes, loose hair, phone to face, happy, live action, distorted anatomy). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 4) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 4 Prompt: Very slow, steady camera pan from right to left around the character. She takes a deep, slow breath in, and lets it out, relaxing her shoulders. A single tear forms in the corner of her eye but doesn't fall. The wind gently blows her loose hair framing her face. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. Slow, emotional pacing. Ensure the phone stays static in her lap. No outfit changes. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Sudden silence, followed by gentle wind and rustling leaves. ========================= SCENE 5 — THE UNEXPECTED MOMENT Purpose: The Twist / Realization Setting: The same park bench. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): A small, yellow butterfly lands directly on the black screen of her phone. Maya opens her eyes. She stares at it. The digital world is literally covered by natural beauty. On-screen text: (No text, let the visual breathe) Narration: "But then..." Audio cues: A single, bright, beautiful piano chord strikes. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 5) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Close-up on Maya's lap. Her hands (wearing a silver ring on the right index finger) are holding a black smartphone. A vivid, glowing yellow butterfly is resting perfectly on the dark glass screen of the phone. The mustard-yellow chunky sweater sleeves are visible framing the shot. Beautiful volumetric lighting, macro photography style, extreme shallow depth of field. Camera & composition: POV / Macro Close-up on the phone and hands. Lighting: Warm, golden-hour sunlight hitting the butterfly and her hands. Mood: Magical, quiet, awakening. Negative prompt: (face, full body, changing clothes, live action, deformed hands, extra fingers). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 5) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 5 Prompt: Static camera. The butterfly slowly opens and closes its glowing yellow wings. Maya's thumbs subtly relax their grip on the phone. The warm sunlight shifts slightly across the screen, reflecting the golden hour light. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. Hands MUST remain stable with exactly 5 fingers. The butterfly must move naturally, no morphing into other objects. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Warm acoustic indie-folk music begins with a single piano chord. ========================= SCENE 6 — THE SHIFT Purpose: Emotional peak / Resolution Setting: The park, golden hour. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): Maya slowly turns her phone face-down on the bench. She looks up, her eyes wide, catching the golden sunset light. A genuine, soft smile breaks across her face. On-screen text: "Look up." Narration: "You realize the world doesn't need another them." Audio cues: The indie-folk music swells. The sound of the phone clicking face-down on the wood. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 6) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Maya sitting on the park bench, wearing the mustard-yellow knit sweater and blue jeans. She is in the middle of placing her phone face-down on the wooden bench beside her. She is looking up and away from the bench, toward a glowing sunset. Golden hour volumetric rays hitting her face perfectly. Shallow depth of field, soft film grain. Camera & composition: Medium shot, slightly low angle, focusing on her face and the action of her hand. Lighting: Vibrant, warm, golden hour sunlight. High contrast but soft shadows. Mood: Hopeful, present, beautiful. Negative prompt: (looking at phone, sad, dark room, changing clothes, live action, distorted anatomy). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 6) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 6 Prompt: Camera slowly arcs around her as she finishes placing the phone face-down. She lifts her chin, completely taking in her surroundings. A warm, genuine smile slowly spreads across her face. The lighting wraps beautifully around her features. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. Smooth transition from sad to happy. No outfit changes. Stable facial geometry. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Foley: Wood click (phone placed down). Music swells emotionally. ========================= SCENE 7 — THE PAYOFF & CTA Purpose: Payoff, Loop setup, Soft CTA Setting: Walking through the park, sunset. Main on-screen action (8 seconds): Maya walks away from the camera into the golden sunset, looking over her shoulder back at the viewer with a radiant, confident smile. She is finally free of the screen. On-screen text: "You were always enough." Narration: "It just needs you." Audio cues: Music reaches its warm peak, then fades slightly. The final note lingers, leading perfectly back into the dark drone of Scene 1 if looped. A) IMAGE PROMPT — FIRST FRAME (SCENE 7) REFERENCES: REF:MAYA Prompt: Cinematic semi-realistic 3D animation. Maya walking away down a beautiful park path at sunset, wearing the chunky mustard-yellow knit sweater and blue jeans. She is looking back over her shoulder directly at the camera with a radiant, confident, peaceful smile. Beautiful golden hour lighting, floating dust motes, lush green trees. Shallow depth of field, soft grain texture. Camera & composition: Medium wide shot. Camera at eye level. Lighting: Backlit by golden hour sun, soft rim lighting on her hair and sweater. Mood: Free, happy, enough. Negative prompt: (holding phone, sad, dark room, changing clothes, loose hair, live action, deformed face). B) VEO 3 VIDEO PROMPT — IMAGE TO VIDEO (SCENE 7) Input Image: Use FIRST FRAME of Scene 7 Prompt: Camera follows Maya at a walking pace. She continues walking forward while holding her gaze over her shoulder at the camera, smiling warmly. At the 6-second mark, she turns her head forward to keep walking into the sunset. The scene slowly fades to black at the very end. Constraints: Duration: 8 seconds. Smooth, natural walking cycle. The smile must remain warm and human, not creepy or exaggerated. Audio: Apply GLOBAL AUDIO STYLE. Final sweeping piano chord. 6. FINAL ASSEMBLY & VIRAL OPTIMIZATION NOTES Scene Order & Transitions: Ensure hard cuts between Scenes 1-4 to emphasize the jarring nature of the digital world. Use a soft crossfade (1 second) between Scene 4, 5, and 6 to emphasize the slow, peaceful realization of the natural world. Pacing Tips: In editing, cut the 8-second Veo clips down to their best 5-7 seconds. Fast pacing at the start (S1-S3) holds retention; slower pacing at the end (S4-S7) delivers emotional impact. Subtitle Style: Use a bold, clean sans-serif font (like Montserrat or Proxima Nova). Color: White with a soft black drop-shadow for readability. Position: Center-middle, slightly lower third, keeping the character's face completely unobstructed. Highlight keywords in yellow (matching Maya's sweater) as they are spoken. Sound Mixing Guidance: The transition at Scene 4/5 is crucial. The abrupt cut of the chaotic city noise into dead silence, followed by the single piano note, will trigger a physical chill/ASMR response in viewers, drastically increasing watch time. Loopability Strategy: The script ends with "It just needs you." If the video loops seamlessly, it flows right back into the opening line: "...It's so easy to get lost..." creating an infinite, poetic loop. Make sure the music's final fading note matches the key of the opening dark drone. Recommended Video Captions (Choose 1): Option 1: Put the phone down today. You’re doing great. 💛🌱 #mentalhealth Option 2: A friendly reminder for anyone who needs to hear it right now. 🦋✨ Send to a friend. Option 3: Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to their center stage. You are enough. 🌻 Hashtag Set: #overthinking #mentalhealthawareness #youareenough #animation #3danimation #selflovejourney #digitaldetox #mindfulness #relatable #genz #mentalhealthmatters #selfdoubt #healingjourney #shortfilm #cinematic Would you like me to draft an alternative ending sequence for this, or help you structure a follow-up short in this same universe?