Turn one useful idea from a blog post into a short video, rather than compressing the entire article. Choose a question, keep the evidence needed to answer it and write for speech. A 45-second draft at an assumed 120 words per minute allows about 90 words before pauses, so remove secondary arguments early.
Which part of the article should become a video?
Look for a question that can be answered without reading the rest of the post. A concrete mistake, a comparison or a short demonstration is usually easier to adapt than a full introduction. Keep the qualifications that affect meaning. If the original claim depends on a specific audience or date, preserve that condition in the script instead of turning it into universal advice.
What prompt helps preserve the original meaning?
Give the model the source text and an editorial constraint: “Draft a spoken script answering [question]. Use only claims in this text. Keep necessary caveats. Mark missing evidence instead of inventing it. Suggest an image for each sentence. Aim for 90 words, then provide a list of facts to check.” Treat the result as a draft and compare it line by line with the article.
- Choose one question from your article.
- Keep the relevant evidence and limitations.
- Rewrite for speech rather than reading headings.
- Select visuals that explain the point.
- Add a link to the full article where the platform permits.
Should every language use the same script?
Preserve the meaning, not the sentence length. Translate examples and terminology for the audience, then time the new voiceover. Check names and numbers independently. For Spanish, decide whether the audience expects Mexican, Spain-oriented or broadly neutral vocabulary. One source article can support several localized drafts, but every version needs its own editorial pass.
One article, one practical answer
Illustrative adaptation: a post about organizing a workbench becomes a 45-second answer to “Where should I keep the tools I use daily?” Allocate 5 seconds to the question, 30 to the demonstration and 10 to the takeaway. Paste your own text into Studio’s text-to-video workflow, then review the shortened argument.
| Story beat / check | Allocation / criterion |
|---|---|
| Question | 5 s |
| Demonstration | 30 s |
| Takeaway | 10 s |
Frequently asked questions
Should I paste the whole article?
You can use it as source material, but choose one focus for the video and review what the draft leaves out.
Can I repurpose someone else’s article?
Use material you have permission to adapt. Attribution is not a substitute for permission.
Does the script need a separate review?
Yes. Compare claims, names and caveats with the source before selecting visuals.