Countdown format
The top-ten template fixes the structure at ten ranked items, creates a visual beat for each one, and keeps the ranking cards, script, captions, and media editable.
Maintained by the FrameCompose product team · Last reviewed 6 August 2026
Ten-item structure with rank cards.
A hook and escalation toward number one.
One editable visual and narration beat per item.
A complete abandoned-places recipe included below.
Live recipe proof
A suspense-paced top-ten list with a rank card for every reveal
Exact prompt
Top 10 abandoned places nature is swallowing back — ghost towns, a sunken shipping fleet, and a theme park the jungle reclaimed. Rank them from eerie to unbelievable and end on the one place urban explorers say still feels alive.
Explain the basis of the order: size, danger, cost, rarity, influence, or a clearly stated editorial judgement. A countdown feels arbitrary when the criteria change between items.
Use the hook to promise the organising idea, not merely announce that ten things are coming.
One strong fact, comparison, or consequence is easier to retain than a paragraph of background. Keep the visual tied to that fact rather than using interchangeable stock imagery.
The timeline makes it easy to shorten weak entries and give the strongest ranks more room.
The later entries should feel more surprising or consequential. Use transitions and music to support the build, but do not repeat the same dramatic phrase ten times.
A brief recap or question at the end can turn the list into a discussion rather than an abrupt stop.
Rankings can contain outdated figures, disputed claims, or copyrighted media. Verify the information and use generated, licensed, or owned visuals before publishing.
A few quick answers before you jump in.
Yes. The top-ten format uses a fixed ten-item structure.
Yes. Edit the script and reorder or replace the corresponding scene blocks before export.
Yes. Every item is its own scene and can use generated or uploaded media.
Use the separate Top 5 Facts format when five items better fit the subject and runtime.
Explore the rest of the workflow, from first idea to final export.