The one-prompt recipe for any Tutorial video you need to make
Built from real ngram prompts. Drop in your topic, slides, or URL — get a narrated, step-by-step how-to video without writing a script.
What this template is
A tutorial video template is a slot-ified prompt plus scene structure that turns any step-by-step topic into a narrated how-to video. The user supplies a topic, a list of steps, and a source (slides, URL, or a plain-text outline); ngram writes the script, sequences the scenes, and generates a video with on-screen labels, captions, and voiceover. The template works for YouTube how-to content, software walkthroughs, staff training, and any situation where showing beats telling.
The template prompt
Copy it, swap the slots in brackets, and paste it into ngram — or click "Use this template" to open the editor with it prefilled.
Create a [duration] step-by-step tutorial video about [topic] for [audience]. Source material: [source] (upload slides, paste a URL, or describe the steps). Walk through each step in order: [step-list]. For each step, show a clear visual, narrate the action in plain language, and add an on-screen label. Tone: [tone]. End with a summary screen of all steps and the line: [closing-line]. Voiceover language: [vo-language]; if no voiceover, use on-screen captions with light background music.
| Slot | What to put | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [topic] | What the tutorial teaches | How to clean an air conditioner filter |
| [audience] | Who you're making it for | homeowners doing their first seasonal maintenance |
| [source] | Your source material | uploaded slide deck |
| [step-list] | Steps in order, comma-separated | Turn off the unit, remove the filter, clean with water, dry completely, reinstall |
| [duration] | Target length | 60 seconds |
| [tone] | Voice and pacing | friendly, clear, calm |
| [closing-line] | Closing on-screen text | Clean filters every 30 days — your AC will thank you. |
| [vo-language] | Narration language | English |
What ngram builds from this prompt
Four beats, 60 seconds — the shape most tutorial prompts converge on.
- 1
Hook
6sName the topic and the outcome. One sentence that answers 'why should I watch this?' before showing a single step.
- 2
Step walkthrough
40sCycle through each step: on-screen visual, narrated action, labeled callout. Each step gets 6–10 seconds depending on the total count.
- 3
Quick-recap card
8sA motion-graphics summary listing all steps in order. Reinforces retention without re-playing each scene.
- 4
Closing line
6sOn-screen text from the [closing-line] slot. Can be a tip, a next-step nudge, or a call to action. No hard sell needed.
Make it yours
Duration
Fewer steps fit in 30 seconds; a deep walkthrough with setup and troubleshooting can run 90 seconds or longer.
Narration
AI voiceover is the default. Captions-only suits classrooms, noisy environments, and viewers with hearing needs.
Style
Minimalist keeps focus on each step. Motion graphics add branded polish for YouTube. Screen-recording polish works when your source is already a walkthrough.
Aspect ratio
16:9 for YouTube and LMS embed. 9:16 for YouTube Shorts and help-center mobile cards. 1:1 for social feed posts.
Common cuts from this template
30-second quick guide
Cover three steps or fewer for a social-first format or a pre-video teaser on YouTube.
Reduce to 30 seconds. Keep only the three most important steps. Open straight on step one — no extended hook.
YouTube long-form with chapters
Expand to 2–3 minutes with chapter markers for each step, an SEO-friendly intro, and a subscribe CTA.
Extend to 2 minutes. Add a chapter label for each step. Open with why this topic matters. End with a subscribe prompt.
Slides-based how-to
When your source is a deck, each slide becomes a scene. Good for existing course materials or training slides.
Use the uploaded slides as scenes in order. Narrate each slide as a distinct step. Keep transitions clean and consistent.
Staff training cut
Reframe the tone and steps for an internal audience. Add role context and an LMS-ready 16:9 close.
Reframe for [role] staff. After each step, add one sentence on why it matters to their job. End with where to find more resources.
How to use it
Open the template
"Use this template" drops you into the ngram editor with the prompt prefilled. No blank page.
instant
Fill the slots
Replace [topic], [step-list], and the other brackets with your specifics. Attach your slides or paste your URL if you have one.
2–3 min
Generate and adjust
ngram drafts the scenes. Review the storyboard, swap a visual or adjust narration in plain language, then render.
3–5 min
Real tutorial videos from this template
Prompts people used and the patterns that made them work.
Use cases behind this template
The specific jobs people use step-by-step tutorial videos for.
Who makes these
Teams and creators who use this template to ship how-to content.
Features behind this template
The ngram capabilities a tutorial video leans on.
Wire tutorials into your stack
Triggers that connect tutorial creation to the tools you already use.
whena tutorial finishes rendering
thenpublish it to your channel with metadata
whena new how-to guide is ready
thenpost it as a captioned walkthrough
whena new user joins your product
thenauto-generate their onboarding tutorial
whencontent is updated in your docs
thenkick off a tutorial re-render in a scenario
whena self-hosted trigger fires
thengenerate a tutorial in your own workflow
whenyou record a walkthrough in-browser
thenstart a tutorial from that recording instantly
Useful tools for tutorial videos
Standalone utilities for the pieces that go into a how-to video.
Turn your source into a tutorial
Drop in what you already have and get a how-to video back.
Frequently asked
Use the tutorial video template now.
Paste your topic, fill the steps, and generate a narrated how-to video in minutes.