Agent skill

video-script

Write compelling video scripts with voiceover and visual directions

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npx add-skill https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/tree/main/skills/other/other/video-script

SKILL.md

Video Script Skill

Write professional video scripts with voiceover narration and visual directions.

Script Structure

Standard Video Script Format

markdown
# {Video Title}

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

---

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

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

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

### NOTES
{Any production notes}

---

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

### VISUAL
{Visual description}

### VOICEOVER
"{Narration}"

---

Script Types

1. News/Explainer Video

markdown
# {Topic} Explained

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

---

## 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}"

---

## 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}"

---

## 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}"

---

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

### VISUAL
Conceptual visuals showing impact

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

---

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

### VISUAL
Channel branding, subscribe button

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

---

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:

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

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