Video Script Skill
Write professional video scripts with voiceover narration and visual directions.
Script Structure
Standard Video Script Format
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# {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}"
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Script Types
1. News/Explainer Video
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# {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
- •Write for the ear: Use conversational language
- •Short sentences: 15-20 words max per sentence
- •Active voice: "The company launched" not "was launched by"
- •Present tense: Creates immediacy
- •Read aloud: Test if it sounds natural
- •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
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title: "{Title}"
duration: "{Estimated duration}"
created: "{Date}"
status: "draft|review|approved"
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