Video Script Skill

Write professional video scripts with voiceover narration and visual directions.

Script Structure

Standard Video Script Format

# {Video Title}

**Duration**: {estimated length}
**Style**: {educational/news/tutorial/entertainment}
**Target Audience**: {who is this for}

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## INTRO (0:00 - 0:15)

### VISUAL
{Description of what appears on screen}

### VOICEOVER
"{What the narrator says}"

### NOTES
{Any production notes}

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## SECTION 1: {Title} (0:15 - 0:45)

### VISUAL
{Visual description}

### VOICEOVER
"{Narration}"

---

Script Types

1. News/Explainer Video

# {Topic} Explained

**Duration**: 60-90 seconds
**Style**: News/Educational

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## HOOK (0:00 - 0:05)

### VISUAL
Bold text on screen: "{Attention-grabbing statement}"
Quick cuts of relevant footage

### VOICEOVER
"{One-liner that creates curiosity or states the significance}"

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## CONTEXT (0:05 - 0:20)

### VISUAL
Background footage, screenshots, or B-roll related to topic

### VOICEOVER
"{Brief background - what viewers need to know to understand this story}"

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## MAIN STORY (0:20 - 0:50)

### VISUAL
- Demo footage or screenshots
- Key data/stats on screen
- Expert quote overlay

### VOICEOVER
"{The meat of the story - what happened, why it matters, key details}"

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## IMPLICATIONS (0:50 - 1:10)

### VISUAL
Conceptual visuals showing impact

### VOICEOVER
"{What this means for the viewer/industry/world}"

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## OUTRO (1:10 - 1:20)

### VISUAL
Channel branding, subscribe button

### VOICEOVER
"{Call to action - like, subscribe, comment with thoughts}"

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Writing Tips

Voiceover Best Practices

1. Write for the ear: Use conversational language
2. Short sentences: 15-20 words max per sentence
3. Active voice: "The company launched" not "was launched by"
4. Present tense: Creates immediacy
5. Read aloud: Test if it sounds natural
6. Pause points: Use "..." for natural breathing pauses

Hook Formulas

Type	Example
Curiosity	"What if I told you..."
Stakes	"This could change everything about..."
Contrast	"Everyone thought X, but actually..."
Question	"Have you ever wondered why..."
Bold claim	"This is the biggest {thing} since..."

Pacing Guidelines

Section	% of Video	Purpose
Hook	5-10%	Grab attention
Context	15-20%	Set up understanding
Main content	50-60%	Deliver value
Implications	10-15%	Make it relevant
CTA	5-10%	Drive action

Word Count to Duration

Words	Approx. Duration
50	15 seconds
100	30 seconds
150	45 seconds
200	60 seconds
300	90 seconds
400	2 minutes

Speaking pace: ~150 words per minute

Script Output File

Save completed scripts to: output/scripts/{topic}_script.md

Include metadata at top:

---
title: "{Title}"
duration: "{Estimated duration}"
created: "{Date}"
status: "draft|review|approved"
---