AI Video Generation Prompts - Imposter Syndrome Video

Copy and paste these prompts into Google Veo/Gemini, Runway ML, Pika Labs, or similar AI video tools.

SCENE 1: The Spotlight (3-5 seconds)

Prompt:

Cinematic shot of a single spotlight illuminating an empty therapy chair in a dark room. Soft dust particles floating in the light beam. Camera slowly pushes in. Warm teal and amber color grading. Moody, introspective atmosphere. 4K, film grain.

Text Overlay: “My first real therapy session…”

SCENE 2: Racing Thoughts (5-8 seconds)

Prompt:

Close-up of a South Asian man's face, eyes darting nervously, thinking deeply. Soft bokeh background. Animated thought bubbles or floating text words appearing around his head representing anxious thoughts. Warm indoor lighting. Cinematic, shallow depth of field. Teal and orange color palette.

Alternative (more abstract):

Abstract visualization of anxiety: swirling words and phrases floating in space around a silhouette. Words include "Am I doing this right?" "Don't mess up" "Be perfect". Dark background with teal and amber lighting. Motion graphics style. Smooth camera rotation.

Text Overlay: Racing thoughts appearing one by one

SCENE 3: Imposter Syndrome Whispers (5-7 seconds)

Prompt:

Dark atmospheric shot. Shadow figures whispering around a person sitting alone. Ethereal, dream-like quality. Soft teal lighting from one side, amber from other. Whisper-like text materializing from shadows: "Be impressive" "Don't fail" "Be perfect". Cinematic, moody. Slow motion.

Text Overlay: “Imposter syndrome doesn’t say ‘you’re bad’… it says ‘be perfect’”

SCENE 4: Two People in Therapy Room (5-8 seconds)

Prompt:

Wide shot of a warm, cozy therapy office. Two people sitting across from each other - a therapist and client. Soft natural light from window. Plants in background. One person subtly mirrors the other's body language. Warm, safe atmosphere. Teal accent colors. Cinematic framing, static camera.

Alternative:

Medium shot of two silhouettes facing each other in a softly lit room. As one leans forward, the other mirrors the movement. Warm amber and teal lighting. Intimate, connected feeling. Slow, gentle movement.

Text Overlay: “My presence was the temperature of the room”

SCENE 5: Looking at Shoes (3-5 seconds)

Prompt:

Close-up shot looking down at two different pairs of shoes on a wooden floor - one pair formal, one pair casual. Therapy room setting. Warm lighting. Shallow depth of field. Camera slowly tilts up to reveal two people sitting across from each other. Cinematic, meaningful moment.

Text Overlay: “Step into their world”

SCENE 6: Empathy Connection (5-7 seconds)

Prompt:

Two people sitting close together in a therapy setting. A soft, warm glow connecting them - visualizing emotional connection. One person listening intently while the other speaks. Warm, safe atmosphere. Teal and amber color grading. Cinematic, intimate framing. Soft focus background.

Alternative (more abstract):

Abstract visualization: two glowing silhouettes with a bridge of light connecting their hearts. Warm teal and gold colors. Particles of light floating between them. Peaceful, healing energy. Slow, ethereal movement.

Text Overlay: “Empathy isn’t ‘me too.’ It’s ‘I’m here with you.’”

SCENE 7: Driving Home at Night (5-8 seconds)

Prompt:

POV shot from inside a car driving at night through suburban streets. Streetlights passing by. Dashboard GPS visible showing "recalculating route". Soft rain on windshield optional. Reflective, contemplative mood. Teal and amber city lights. Cinematic, first-person perspective.

Alternative:

Wide shot of a car driving alone on a suburban street at night. Street lights glowing. Camera follows the car. Quiet, contemplative atmosphere. Cool blue and warm amber lighting from houses. Cinematic, moody.

Text Overlay: “The work can follow you home…”

SCENE 8: Arriving Home (3-5 seconds)

Prompt:

Car pulling into a suburban driveway at dusk. House with warm lights glowing from windows. Peaceful neighborhood. The car stops and headlights turn off. Warm, welcoming feeling contrasting with the contemplative drive. Cinematic wide shot.

Text Overlay: “‘Take the dog out. There’s still stuff to do.’”

SCENE 9: Walking the Dog - Grounding (8-12 seconds)

Prompt:

Person walking a dog at night in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Light snow falling gently. Street lights creating soft pools of light. Peaceful, meditative atmosphere. The person looks up at the moon, then around at their surroundings mindfully. Teal and amber lighting. Cinematic, slow motion moments.

Variations for 5-4-3-2-1 grounding:

5 Things You See:

Montage: Snow falling against dark sky. Cars passing with headlights. A dog alert and curious. A fluffy winter jacket. A half-lit moon low in the sky. Each shot 1-2 seconds. Peaceful, observant feeling. Soft focus transitions.

4 Things You Hear (visualized):

Sound wave visualizations appearing over scenes: car brakes hissing, dog paws on pavement, breath visible in cold air, quiet neighborhood hum. Abstract audio visualization overlaid on nighttime suburban scene. Ethereal, meditative.

3 Things You Feel:

Close-up shots: cold breath visible in air touching a face, hands holding a dog leash with gentle tension, shoulders visibly relaxing and dropping. Intimate, sensory-focused cinematography. Warm despite the cold setting.

Text Overlay: “5 things I see. 4 things I hear. 3 things I feel.”

SCENE 10: Peace Returns (5-7 seconds)

Prompt:

Person standing still in snowy night, eyes closed, peaceful expression. Dog sitting calmly beside them. Snow falling gently. A sense of calm washing over them - visualized by soft golden light. Deep breath visible in cold air. Cinematic, transcendent moment. Teal shadows, warm highlights.

Text Overlay: “And just like that… a little peace returned.”

SCENE 11: Closing Message (5-8 seconds)

Prompt:

Abstract visualization: a door opening with warm light streaming through. Silhouette of a person walking toward the light. Hopeful, peaceful atmosphere. Teal and gold color palette. Particles of light. Text appearing: "Awareness is the first door." Cinematic, inspiring.

Alternative:

Slow zoom out from a person sitting peacefully to reveal they are one of many people, all connected by soft threads of light. Community, shared humanity. Warm, inclusive feeling. Teal and amber. Cinematic wide shot.

Text Overlay: “Awareness is the first door.”

SCENE 12: Logo/CTA (3-5 seconds)

Prompt:

Smooth gradient background transitioning from deep teal to warm amber. The word "TherapaJi" appearing with elegant typography. Soft particles floating. Clean, professional, warm. Text appears: "Therapy that feels like home" and "therapaji.com". Minimal, branded.

FULL VIDEO PROMPT (For Single-Generation Tools)

If the AI tool allows longer prompts for full videos:

Create a 3-minute reflective, cinematic video about a therapist's first session and imposter syndrome.

Visual style: Warm, intimate cinematography with teal and amber color grading. Film grain. Shallow depth of field.

Scenes flow:
1. Spotlight on empty therapy chair in dark room
2. South Asian man with anxious thoughts visualized around his head
3. Shadow figures whispering "be perfect" around him
4. Therapy room - two people mirroring each other's body language
5. Close-up of shoes, then revealing two people connecting
6. Warm glow connecting the two people - visualizing empathy
7. Driving home at night, missing an exit, GPS recalculating
8. Arriving at suburban home with warm lights
9. Walking dog in snowy night, practicing mindfulness
10. Montage: snow, moon, breath in cold air, shoulders relaxing
11. Standing peacefully in snow with eyes closed
12. Door opening with warm light - "Awareness is the first door"
13. TherapaJi logo on teal gradient

Mood: Introspective, hopeful, authentic, warm. About the real human experience of caring so much you forget to be present.

TOOL-SPECIFIC TIPS

Google Veo / Gemini

Runway ML Gen-3

Pika Labs

Kling AI

Sora (when available)

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS

Search these on Epidemic Sound, Artlist, or YouTube Audio Library:

ASSEMBLY WORKFLOW

  1. Generate each scene separately in AI tool
  2. Import all clips into CapCut or Premiere
  3. Add text overlays for each scene
  4. Record voiceover (use script from other file)
  5. Add background music (start at 50% volume)
  6. Add transitions (simple fades work best)
  7. Export at 1080x1920 for Reels/TikTok or 1920x1080 for YouTube