# Video Research

> Research topics for video content creation. Use when researching ideas for videos.

- Skill: `az9713/video-research` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add az9713/video-research`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/az9713/video-research/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: az9713 (https://skillmd.com/u/az9713)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/az9713/video-research

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# 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:

```markdown
# 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