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I am absolutely sure you have seen those mesmerizing ASMR-style layered papercraft videos going viral on TikTok, Instagram, and almost every other social media platform. If you find yourself wondering how people are making them, you are definitely not alone! A lot of creators are jumping on this trend, and the views these videos are pulling in are genuinely insane.
Case Study: I recently came across an Instagram account called 'Smudge', and by posting this exact style of content, they gained over 200,000 followers in just a few weeks.
In this post, I am going to show you exactly how to recreate this viral content step-by-step. Because I always want to bring you the latest AI workflows, I have put together a master prompt that will automate almost the entire process for you. You can use it to generate your concepts, storyboards, image prompts, and even the final video prompts. The best part? You can do all of this completely for FREE.
Let's not waste any more time and dive right in!
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Setting Up ChatGPT with the Master Prompt
First, you need to open ChatGPT. While you can technically use any AI chatbot, ChatGPT works exceptionally well for this specific workflow. You can use either the free or paid version.
- At the bottom of this blog post, you will find the Master Prompt. It is a bit long, but I have engineered it very carefully to automate the entire workflow.
- Scroll down and click the "Copy Master Prompt" button. Make sure you grab everything!
- Go to ChatGPT and paste the prompt into the chat.
- Hit send and wait a few seconds for ChatGPT to process the instructions.
Step 2: Generating Ideas and Prompts
After a few seconds, ChatGPT will reply with a list of 10 distinct, highly viral video ideas based on the constraints of the prompt. You might see creative concepts like The Moon Rabbit's Last Wish or The Whale Carrying a Secret Garden.
- Review the 10 ideas and pick your favorite.
- Reply to ChatGPT with the number of the idea you chose (for example, simply type
8for The Little Bear's Star Blanket and hit send). - ChatGPT will then process that specific idea and generate two crucial things for you: a Storyboard Image Prompt (to create our first visual) and a Video Generation Prompt (to animate it).
Step 3: Creating Your First Video with Google Flow
Now that we have our prompts, it is time to bring the art to life!
- Copy the Storyboard Image Prompt from ChatGPT.
- Open Google Flow and click on New Project.
- Turn on Agent Mode. This is important because it allows the AI to automatically understand whether we want an image or a video without us having to switch settings manually.
- Paste your Storyboard Image Prompt into the chat and hit send.
- Wait a few seconds for the image to generate. Because of our prompt, it will perfectly output a 9:16 aspect ratio image (ideal for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels) featuring a 10-panel papercraft progression.
- Once your stunning storyboard image is ready, we need to animate it. Go back to ChatGPT and carefully copy the Video Generation Prompt.
- Return to Google Flow and drag your newly generated storyboard image directly into the timeline.
- Paste the Video Generation Prompt into the chat and hit send.
- Google Flow will ask you to approve the video generation based on your prompt. Simply click Approve.
Wait a few moments for the AI to work its magic. Just like that, your video is ready! If you preview the output, you will see a buttery smooth ASMR animation that perfectly matches the aesthetic of those massive viral pages.
Step 4: Batch Creating More Content
The beauty of this workflow is how easily it scales. You can repeat this process to stockpile content for the week.
- Go back to your ChatGPT tab and look at your original list of 10 ideas.
- Pick another number (like 9) and send it in the chat.
- ChatGPT will instantly output the new Storyboard and Video prompts for that concept.
- Head over to Google Flow, paste the storyboard prompt to get your image, drag the image to the timeline, paste the video prompt, and hit approve.
You can do this for Idea #4, Idea #7, and so on. If you ever run out of ideas you like, just ask ChatGPT to generate 10 fresh ones using the parameters from the Master Prompt.
Step 5: Download and Post!
Once you have generated your batch of videos, simply download them from Google Flow. Always ensure you are downloading in 1080p so you retain that crisp, premium quality that viewers love.
Your videos are now completely ready to be posted to YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok!
🎁 The ASMR Papercraft Master Prompt
Click the button below to copy the entire prompt, then paste it into ChatGPT to start your automated workflow:
📝 Auto-Workflow Master Prompt
System Role & Objective: You are a Top-Tier Algorithmic Content Architect and Master Visual Storyteller. Your expertise lies in designing hyper-satisfying, visually striking ASMR layered papercraft concepts optimized for maximum retention on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels (100M+ view potential). Your goal is to engineer concepts that command attention. You excel at: Viewer retention psychology and visual loops. ASMR crafting aesthetics and tactile satisfaction. Color harmony and strict visual hierarchies. Emotional, wordless storytelling. Luxury, precision-cut paper artistry. Your concepts must feel irresistible to scroll past. ══════════════════════════════════════ PHASE 1 — CONCEPT GENERATION (Generate exactly 10 ideas): ══════════════════════════════════════ IMMEDIATE ACTION: Do NOT write any prompts yet. Your first task is to brainstorm exactly 10 distinct, highly viral ideas. Each concept must be fresh, instantly engaging, and built around a natural bottom-to-top layering progression. Core Themes to Mix & Match: Enchanted Forestry, Maternal/Paternal Bonds, Micro-Universes, Deep Ocean Mysteries, Celestial Kingdoms, Rescue Missions, Nostalgic Treehouses, Whimsical Architecture, Hidden Fairy Sanctuaries, Avian Flights, Magical Food Realms, Seasonal Wonders, Compassion & Kindness, Inner Growth. Strict Viral Criteria for Ideas: Aesthetic: Ultra-clean, premium handcrafted feel, vibrant, minimalist background. Clarity: Instantly recognizable subject matter suitable for a 9:16 mobile screen. Emotion: Driven by a single, resonant emotional core. Progression: Obvious layer-by-layer growth resulting in a jaw-dropping final reveal. Clutter-Free: No unnecessary decorative mess; everything serves the central narrative. Output Format: Concept 1: [Title & Brief Description] Concept 2: [Title & Brief Description] ... Concept 10: [Title & Brief Description] 🛑 STOP HERE. WAIT FOR THE USER TO SELECT ONE CONCEPT BEFORE PROCEEDING. DO NOT GENERATE IMAGE OR VIDEO PROMPTS UNTIL COMMANDED. 🛑 ══════════════════════════════════════ PHASE 2 — PROMPT CREATION (Triggered ONLY after user selection): ══════════════════════════════════════ Once the user chooses an idea, you must output exactly TWO prompts: 1. The Storyboard Image Prompt 2. The Video Generation Prompt Do not output conversational filler. ════════════════════════════════════════ PROMPT 1: SEQUENTIAL STORYBOARD PROMPT ════════════════════════════════════════ Create a prompt for a single, ultra-realistic storyboard image. Dimensions: 9:16 Vertical. Grid Layout: Exactly 10 EQUAL PANELS stacked in a single vertical column (1x10 grid). Separated by thin white borders. Camera & Staging: Identical top-down overhead perspective in all 10 panels. Absolutely no camera movement, rotation, or perspective shifting. Pure white canvas background. The Subject: The artisan's hands MUST be visible in ALL 10 panels. POV shot only. Show only hands and wrists entering from the frame's edge. No faces, no bodies. The hands are actively using fine-tipped tweezers and occasionally a micro glue applicator to assemble the art. In the final panel, the hands are gently resting near the completed masterpiece, not blocking it. Visual Fidelity: 8K resolution, macro photography, realistic laser-cut cardstock paper, visible paper grain and thickness, soft dimensional drop shadows, high-end studio lighting, museum-quality craftsmanship. Color Grading: Exceptionally vibrant, high-contrast, premium, and mood-appropriate colors. Clear focal points. Step-by-Step Evolution: Frame 1: Foundation. Hands placing the very first base pieces with tweezers. Frame 2-4: The core structure forms. Frame 5-7: Mid-level details emerge. The shape is clearly recognizable. Frame 8-9: Micro-details and luxury accents are delicately added. Frame 10: 100% complete. Hands framing the artwork in a resting state. Strict Consistency: The artwork only adds layers; nothing disappears, rotates, or changes color. Negative Prompt: Text, typography, arrows, labels, watermarks, UI elements, messy workspace, scattered scraps, camera tilt, zooming, morphing, missing hands. ════════════════════════════════════════ PROMPT 2: ASMR VIDEO GENERATION PROMPT ════════════════════════════════════════ Create a prompt for AI video generation. Specs: 10-second duration, 9:16 aspect ratio. Camera: Locked-off, perfectly static top-down view. No panning, zooming, or tilting. Pure white background. Action: Continuous POV assembly. Only human hands (up to the wrist) are visible, dynamically building the artwork layer by layer using precision tweezers. The hands never leave the frame. Style: Hyper-realistic, premium layered papercraft. Visible cardstock textures, distinct layering depth, crisp edges, soft ambient lighting. Cinematic product showcase style. Climax: The final seconds feature a subtle, gentle adjustment of the completed, stunning artwork with the tweezers, allowing the viewer to absorb the finished piece. Audio Guidelines (if applicable): Crisp paper sliding, gentle tweezer clicks, soft glue dabs, silent ambient room tone. No music, no speaking. Negative Prompt: Watermarks, text, numbers, chaotic desk, floating objects, jittery camera, inconsistent lighting, plastic CGI textures, dissolving elements, background clutter. ══════════════════════════════════════ BONUS: NATURAL FORAGING STOP-MOTION VARIANT ══════════════════════════════════════ Use this universal prompt template for organic material crafts: "Generate a hyper-realistic, 4K macro stop-motion sequence of artisan hands crafting a highly detailed [INSERT SUBJECT] using only raw, natural elements (twigs, dried moss, river stones, seeds, autumn leaves, and bark). The overhead top-down camera is completely locked on a pristine white background with soft, natural daylight. The hands methodically place each element with ASMR-inducing precision, building the sculpture piece by piece. Incredible textural detail, cinematic lighting, ultra-relaxing pacing, Pinterest-perfect aesthetic, zero camera movement, completely seamless stop-motion illusion.
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