AI Live-Action Explainer Pre-Production Suite

    Inspiration: Live-action explainers excel in B2B trust but planning scripts & storyboards is the hardest, most overlooked phase.

    Target Customers: SaaS marketers, startup founders, small teams needing product intros on budget.

    Pain Points:

    • Pre-production Guesswork: Writing shoot-ready scripts & shot plans is daunting.
    • High Production Cost: Hiring full crew is expensive.
    • Communication Gaps: Text-only briefs cause misunderstandings.

    Solution (Micro-SaaS): An AI "virtual producer" that delivers all pre-production assets—so users only need a camera crew.

    MVP Core Features:

    • AI Script Doctor: Input product & USP; AI outputs conversational script based on proven structures.
    • AI Storyboard & Shot List: Line-by-line shot descriptions with reference images; generates PDF for crew.
    • Casting Suggestions: Recommends actors matching script roles.
    • Smart Asset Prompts: Flags when to insert screen recordings or infographics.
    • One-Click Pack: Bundle script, storyboard, shot list into pro PDF.

    Development Investment (Technical Implementation): Medium—LLM prompting & asset library.

    • LLM API: GPT-4 Turbo or Claude 3 Opus fine-tuned on explainer scripts.
    • Tech Stack: Image-reference library + PDF generator.

    Traffic Acquisition & Validation Strategy (SEO Enhanced):

    • Step 1 – Market Validation
      • "Your AI Producer" Landing Page: "Plan Your Live-Action Explainer Like a Pro. AI Script, Storyboard & Shot List."
      • SaaS Communities: Offer free pre-production packs to Indie-Hackers founders.
    • Step 2 – SEO-Driven Growth
      • Keyword Strategy:
        • Primary: "explainer video script generator", "storyboard creator online", "video pre-production software".
        • Long-Tail: "how to write live-action explainer", "free shot list template", "SaaS video marketing plan".
      • Growth Flywheel: Free AI script tool as lead magnet → pay for full storyboard/shot list → become go-to PM tool for video marketing.

    Potential Competitors & Analysis:

    • Key Competitors: Milanote, production agencies, freelance writers.
    • Competitors' Strengths: Flexible canvas, bespoke services.
    • Competitors' Weaknesses: Blank canvas lacks guidance; human services pricey.
    • Our Opportunity: Productize hidden producer knowledge, empower "client side," vertical focus on live-action explainers.