Exercise - create an AI-assisted music video concept

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Objective:

Use Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Designer to brainstorm a music video concept, generate a script outline, and create a visual storyboard based on a selected song.

Materials needed:

• Laptop or desktop with internet access
• Microsoft Copilot access
• Microsoft Designer access
• A selected song for inspiration
• Headphones (optional)

Part 1: Listen and brainstorm key themes

1. Play your selected song

   • Listen carefully and pay attention to the mood, tempo, lyrics, and emotions the song evokes.

2. Identify core themes

   • Write down 3–5 themes or emotions the song inspires (for example, freedom, nostalgia, heartbreak, empowerment).

Part 2: Generate a concept and script outline with Copilot

1. Open Microsoft Copilot

   • Access Copilot through Microsoft 365 or the Edge browser.

2. Prompt Copilot to create a music video concept

   • Example prompt:
     "Generate a music video concept and brief script outline for a song about [your selected themes]. Include 5–7 key scenes with descriptions."

   

3. Review and refine the script outline

   • Adjust the concept or script structure to better match your creative vision and the song's tone.

Part 3: Create visual storyboards with Microsoft Designer

1. Open Microsoft Designer

   • Navigate to https://designer.microsoft.com
   • For each major scene from your Copilot outline, generate a visual or image based on a detailed prompt.

2. Example scene prompts:

   • "Create an image of a lone figure standing under neon city lights, cinematic and moody."
   • "Generate a dreamlike forest clearing at dawn, misty and ethereal."

3. Select the best visuals

   • Choose the images that best capture the tone and details of your script outline.

   

Part 4: Share and reflect

1. Present your concept and storyboard

   • Share your video concept and supporting visuals with the group or a partner.

2. Reflect on AI's role in the creative process

   • Discuss the following questions:
     • How does AI help or change your creative process?
     • What aspects require the most human input?
     • What surprises do you notice in the AI-generated content?

Expected outcome

Learners complete a basic music video concept, script outline, and storyboard using AI tools. They gain hands-on experience with how Copilot and Designer help shape early-stage creative development efficiently and collaboratively.