Why most notes remain just notes
You see something interesting, jot down an idea, open a file with ideas — and there are already 47 unrealized drafts. The problem isn’t a lack of ideas. The problem is the distance between the thought and the finished post.
Previously, this distance was huge: you had to write a script, choose a structure for the video and text, come up with a hook, shoot, edit, add subtitles, write a caption. Two to three hours for one reel. At this rate, 47 notes will remain notes forever.
AI reduces this distance to 20 minutes. Here’s how it works in practice — no theory, just steps.
Pipeline: 5 steps
No need to polish anything. Take it as it is: a couple of sentences, a random thought, a surprising fact, or a conclusion from your own experience.
Insert the note into Claude with the prompt below. Get a ready script for 30–60 seconds with a hook, main part, and call to action.
Claude also creates text for the caption. Read it aloud — if it doesn’t sound like you, say ‘rewrite in a more conversational style’ and you’ll get a second option.
Talking head, screencast, slides — whatever fits the format. To start, a phone and a neutral background are enough.
Upload the video, click auto-subtitles, check, add music. Export and publish.
Prompt for the reel script
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The main fear when working with AI for content is losing your voice, becoming ‘like everyone else’. This can be solved in one step: give Claude 3–5 examples of your texts at the beginning of the dialogue and ask it to ‘write in the same style’.
After this setup, Claude keeps your voice within a single dialogue. For a new dialogue — repeat or save the system prompt once and copy it to the beginning of each session.
Repurposing: one note — five formats
From one strong note, you can create: a reel, carousel, post, email, Stories. All through one dialogue with Claude. Ask to adapt the script for each format — you'll get five pieces of content in 30 minutes instead of five hours of work.
Especially effective with lengthy notes. Ask Claude to first highlight the three strongest ideas, then create scripts one by one. One idea — one reel. From a note page — 3–4 separate videos for two weeks ahead.
Tools for every step
- Notes: Apple Notes, Notion, Obsidian — what you already use
- Script and text: Claude — better for structure and voice
- Shooting: phone, DJI Osmo for stabilization
- Editing and subtitles: CapCut AI — free, works well with Russian
- Visuals without shooting: Runway for video generation, Canva for slides
FAQ
How to quickly create a reel from a text note?
Insert the note into Claude with a prompt for the script — you'll get a structure for 45–60 seconds. Then use CapCut for editing and subtitles. The whole cycle takes 20–30 minutes.
Which AI is better for creating reel scripts?
Claude structures the script well with a hook and call to action. ChatGPT is faster on short iterations. Both are suitable — the difference is in the details of working with long context.
Can the creation of reels be fully automated?
Partially. Script, text, subtitles — can be automated well. Shooting and final editing still require human involvement. The preparation stage is reduced from 2 hours to 20 minutes.
How to maintain your voice in AI content?
Give Claude a few examples of your texts at the beginning of the dialogue. Ask to 'write in the same style.' Read the result aloud — if it doesn't sound like you, iterate until you achieve the desired tone.
How much time does this workflow save per week?
When producing 5 reels a week, the savings range from 5 to 8 hours. The main savings are in the script writing and text adaptation for each publication format.
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