Video Research Skill
Research topics and gather information for video content creation.
Research Process
1. Define Video Topic
Clarify:
- •Target audience
- •Video format (tutorial, news, explainer, entertainment)
- •Desired length
- •Key message or takeaway
2. Gather Sources
Use multiple channels:
Web Search
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Use WebSearch to find recent articles, papers, and discussions Focus on authoritative sources Note publication dates for freshness
X/Twitter Research
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Use x-research skill to find: - Trending discussions - Expert opinions - Viral content on topic - Community sentiment
YouTube Research
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Use browser automation to check: - Top videos on the topic - What angles have been covered - Comments for viewer questions - Gaps in existing content
3. Organize Research
Create a research document:
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# Video Research: [Topic] ## Key Facts - [Fact 1 with source] - [Fact 2 with source] ## Expert Quotes - "[Quote]" - Expert Name, Source ## Statistics - [Stat 1] - [Stat 2] ## Trending Angles - [What's being discussed now] ## Gaps/Opportunities - [What hasn't been covered well] ## Visual Ideas - [Scenes or graphics to include] ## Sources 1. [URL 1] 2. [URL 2]
4. Fact-Check
- •Verify statistics from multiple sources
- •Check dates on information
- •Note any controversies or disputes
- •Flag uncertain claims
5. Save Research
Save to:
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output/research/video-[topic]-[date].md
Tips
- •Look for recent data (within last year)
- •Find concrete examples and case studies
- •Identify hook-worthy facts for intro
- •Note any visually interesting aspects
- •Consider opposing viewpoints