az9713 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
Use WebSearch to find recent articles, papers, and discussions
Focus on authoritative sources
Note publication dates for freshness
X/Twitter Research
Use x-research skill to find:
- Trending discussions
- Expert opinions
- Viral content on topic
- Community sentiment
YouTube Research
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:
# 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:
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