How to Create AI behind-the-scenes videos

When creating with AI tools, you no longer need a camera crew, rented lights, or a studio booking to explain how something was made. So, how do you show your work? Behind-the-scenes (BTS) videos created with AI let you display the process without stopping it. They feel personal, informative, and surprisingly believable, even when everything on screen is generated.

In this guide, you’ll see what BTS videos look like in an AI context, how to put one together, what usually goes wrong, and which prompts tend to work best. No theory here, just a clear way to get started without overthinking it.

What is a “behind-the-scenes” video?

BTS videos have always been about process. Traditionally, they show what happens around the final product: people setting things up, testing ideas, fixing mistakes, or talking through decisions. That could be a film set, an ad shoot, a fashion campaign, or an animation pipeline.

What’s the charm of this approach? Seeing the imperfect, unfinished parts. And with AI, the logic stays the same, but the materials change. Instead of real studios and crews, you work with generated spaces, digital characters, simulated workflows, and on-screen explanations. You’re not documenting reality but recreating the sense of making something. Even when one person builds everything, the result can still feel collaborative and intentional.

How to make AI behind-the-scenes videos

You can put together a clean, engaging behind-the-scenes video in just a few steps. No filming, no editing background, no complicated setup. The key is to focus on one idea and let the AI do the rest.

Step 1: Define your BTS moment
Pick a single part of the process to show, like the first idea, prompt testing, or the final result. Simple stories land better than trying to explain everything at once.

Step 2: Upload your references
Compile images, sketches, or short clips to guide the AI and keep the look consistent from scene to scene.

Step 3: Generate the main video
Create a short clip using the AI Video Generator. Keep it focused and readable. Movement and clarity matter more than length.

Step 4: Show variation
Generate a few versions of the same idea to demonstrate how the output changes. This is where the BTS vibe really shows up

Step 5: Add light context
Use the Clip Editor to apply color grading or sound effects to your clips. Adjust tones, contrast, and atmosphere visually, then layer in audio cues to enhance the mood and impact of each moment.

Step 6: Export and share
Choose the right format and resolution, then publish your BTS video wherever it makes sense for your audience.

Best practices and common mistakes

Good AI behind-the-scenes videos usually start with solid references. Clear visuals give the model something concrete to follow. Tone also matters more than people expect, so music, text, and pacing should match the type of process you’re recreating. Repeating prompts like “same setting as previous” or “same character as last shot” helps keep everything grounded. Staying within five to eight scenes keeps things focused, and checking render time and credit cost upfront avoids unpleasant surprises with models like Kling O1 or Veo 3.1 Fast.

On the other hand, most problems come from trying to do too much at once. Stuffing prompts with endless style instructions frequently backfires. Skipping planning often leads to clips that seem disconnected. Raw outputs almost always need editing, and ignoring continuity in lighting or framing breaks the illusion quickly. Previewing short or low-resolution versions before committing to full renders saves time, and credits.

Types of AI behind-the-scenes videos

There’s no single way to approach this format. Some creators build fictional production diaries where AI avatars act like a film crew. Others focus on explaining workflows, showing prompts, model choices, and revisions as if they were filmed in a studio. AI training montages and character-focused BTS content are also common, especially when the main project is animated.

Hybrid approaches mix real footage with generated scenes. Think real hands editing imaginary clips or AI characters working inside a real timeline. That mix often creates a playful, slightly strange impression, which is exactly why it works.

Best prompts to create AI behind-the-scenes videos

Strong prompts are specific without being overloaded. Here are some examples for common scenes:

Studio setup

Prompt: “Wide angle shot of a film studio with green screens, overhead lights, tripods, and a crew adjusting equipment. 24 fps, cinematic lighting, shallow depth.”

AI editing desk

Prompt:  “Close-up of a futuristic editing station, AI assistant reviewing timeline with glowing interface. Cool tones, depth blur, moody ambiance.”

Script planning

Prompt: “Over-the-shoulder shot of creative director sketching storyboards on a digital tablet. Soft lighting, cozy studio, mid-century desk.”

Behind-the-camera moment

Prompt: “Medium shot of a camera operator adjusting focus while a director gives notes. Slight motion blur, warm color grade, realistic film grain.”

Actor rehearsal

Prompt: “3D avatar rehearsing in front of mirrors, performing lines. Background with studio props, soft lighting, handheld camera feel.”

Voiceover booth

Prompt: ““Inside a modern soundproof booth, a voice actor reads lines while watching an animated preview. Warm tones, spotlight on face.”

For tools like Kling 3.0 or Seedance 1.5 Pro, camera cues help a lot:

• “zoom-in” 
• “pan left”
• “handheld”
• “tripod view”
• “24fps cinematic”
• “low angle”
• “POV shot” 

Keeping your phrasing consistent across scenes matters more than adding detail. That’s what makes the video feel like one place, not a collage.

Final thoughts before you start

AI behind-the-scenes videos work because they make invisible work visible. They give context, personality, and rhythm to projects that might otherwise feel finished and distant.

If you’re curious, start small. Three scenes are enough to test an idea. Use Spaces to keep references and your video storyboard organized while you experiment. Some of the best BTS moments come from showing things people never expected to see.