Viral Video Studio

End-to-end workflow for cloning viral TikTok content structure and building a monetizable channel.

Workflow Overview

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Step 0: Define Character (Do This Once)

Before making any video, create a Character Bible. Read references/character-bible.md.

Key decisions:

1. 1. Pick archetype: Overconfident Underdog / Dignified Aristocrat / Innocent Explorer / Unlikely Professional
2. Define: species, color, signature outfit, personality, fatal flaw, motivation
3. Write a "consistency prompt prefix" — prepend to EVERY AI image prompt
4. Choose series format: single gags OR running series (series = faster follower growth)

Output: A completed character sheet saved to assets/character-sheet.md
See assets/character-sheet-template.md for the fill-in-the-blank template.

Step 1: Analyze Reference Video

When user provides a TikTok URL:

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Then use the image tool to analyze /tmp/tiktok-thumb.jpg and describe:

• - Content type: Comedy / Educational / Story / Trend
• Format: AI-generated images / Live action / Screen recording / Animation
• Hook style: Text hook / Visual hook / Sound hook
• Pacing: Fast cuts / Slow / Building
• Emotion trigger: Humor / Surprise / Curiosity / Relatability

Step 2: Deep Viral Analysis

This is the most important step. Read references/viral-analysis.md for full protocol.

Quick analysis (run for every reference video):

1. 1. 7 Triggers check — which psychological triggers fire? (surprise, relatability, curiosity, social currency, empathy, awe, identity)
2. Frame-by-frame breakdown — what emotion does each moment create?
3. The Real Why — what universal human experience is at the core?
4. Share mechanic — who sends this to whom, and why?
5. Red flags check — does the reference video have any fail patterns to avoid?

Output a Viral Analysis Report (template in viral-analysis.md) before writing any script.

Step 3: Reverse-Engineer Viral Structure

Decode the video into this framework:

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Identify:

• - Character archetype: Small vs Big / Underdog / Relatable everyman
• Emotion arc: Anticipation → Tension → Release → Satisfaction
• Loop factor: Does it make viewers rewatch? How?

Step 4: Generate New Video Concept

Create a new video using the SAME structure but DIFFERENT content:

Concept generation prompt:
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Pick the best concept and proceed.

Step 5: Scene-by-Scene AI Image Prompts

For each of the 6 frames, write Midjourney/DALL-E prompts following this formula:

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Quality modifiers to always include:

• - INLINECODE6
• INLINECODE7 (TikTok native)
• INLINECODE8 or INLINECODE9
• INLINECODE10 / shocked expression / INLINECODE12

Consistency tip: Start each prompt with "Same [character description]" to maintain visual consistency across frames.

🎀 Cute Factor: Cute characters — chubby body, round shape, big eyes — create instant emotional investment. The cuter the character, the faster viewers bond and the harder they laugh at failures. Lean into exaggerated cuteness. See references/character-bible.md for the Cute Factor framework.

Video generation options (choose by budget):

• - Budget: DALL-E images → CapCut slideshow (~$0.50/video)
• Mid: Hailuo AI video clips → CapCut (~$0.75/video)
• Best quality: Kling AI with character reference image (~$1-3/video)
• See references/video-generation-tools.md for full comparison, pricing, and all 15 Kling AI prompts for Hammy video.

See references/prompt-templates.md for 10 ready-to-use prompt templates.
See references/script-templates.md for 4 full script templates + 30 content ideas.
See references/character-bible.md for character archetypes, quality checklist, and emotional arc framework.
See references/viral-analysis.md for the 7 viral triggers, deep analysis protocol, and red flags checklist.

Step 6: Full Scene-by-Scene Script

For EVERY scene (frame), specify ALL of the following in detail:

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Ví dụ cảnh chi tiết:

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Quy tắc âm thanh theo từng loại cảnh:

Quy tắc hình ảnh đa frame → video:

Mỗi video = 6-15 frames ảnh AI ghép thành video trong CapCut:

• - Frame 1-2: HOOK (3-6 giây)
• Frame 3-5: SETUP + CONFLICT (10-15 giây)
• Frame 6-8: PEAK (8-10 giây)
• Frame 9-10: TWIST (5-7 giây)
• Frame 11-12: RESOLUTION + CTA (5-7 giây)

Ken Burns effect trên mỗi frame tạo cảm giác chuyển động dù ảnh tĩnh:

• - Zoom in: tạo tension, dramatic
• Zoom out: reveal surprise
• Pan left/right: following character movement

Step 7: Algorithm Optimization

TikTok ranks videos by priority order:

1. 1. Completion rate — watch to the end? (most important)
2. Rewatch rate — watch again?
3. Shares — send to someone?
4. Comments — feel compelled to respond?
5. Follows — earn new followers?

Every creative decision must serve one of these metrics.

Hook Formulas (First 3 Seconds — Most Critical)

Video Length Strategy

• - 7-15s: Memes, single-gag AI images → highest completion rate
• 15-30s: Story arc (6 frames) → best balance of value + retention
• 30-60s: Extended story, series episode → loyal audience
• 1-3 min: Deep dives → lower reach but higher-quality followers

Engagement Tactics

• - Reply to every comment in first hour → algorithm boost
• Pin the funniest comment on each video
• Create follow-up videos responding to comments
• Ask a specific question in CTA (not generic "comment below")
• Use "Part 2?" as CTA to tease continuation

Step 8: CapCut Assembly Instructions

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Step 9: 30-Day Posting Calendar + Monetization Roadmap

Posting Calendar

See references/posting-calendar.md for the full template.

Quick schedule:

• - Week 1-2: Post 2x/day, test 4 different content styles
• Week 3-4: Double down on best-performing style, post 3x/day
• Best times (Vietnam timezone GMT+7): 7-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 8-10 PM

Content mix per week:
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See references/trend-riding.md for the full trend-riding playbook.
See references/channel-setup.md for new channel setup guide.

Monetization Roadmap

See references/monetization.md for full details.

Quick milestones:
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Fastest monetization paths for AI comedy content:

1. 1. Midjourney affiliate: 20% recurring commission — promote in bio
2. CapCut Pro affiliate: Promote editing workflow
3. Merchandise: Print-on-demand with your character designs
4. Course: "How I make viral AI videos" — sell for $29-99