Video Script

Video Script Skill

Write engaging video scripts with proper structure, hooks, and timing.

Script Structure

1. Hook (First 5-10 seconds)

The hook must grab attention immediately:

• Question Hook: "What if I told you..."
• Statistic Hook: "90% of people don't know..."
• Story Hook: "Last week, something happened..."
• Controversy Hook: "Everyone's been wrong about..."
• Promise Hook: "By the end of this video, you'll..."

2. Introduction (10-30 seconds)

• Briefly introduce the topic
• Establish credibility
• Preview what's coming

3. Main Content (Bulk of video)

Use one of these structures:

Problem-Solution

1. Present the problem
2. Explain why it matters
3. Reveal the solution
4. Show how it works

List Format

1. Introduce the list topic
2. Item 1 (most interesting or important)
3. Item 2
4. Item N
5. Bonus item (if applicable)

Story Arc

1. Setup (context)
2. Conflict (challenge)
3. Resolution (outcome)
4. Lesson (takeaway)

4. Call to Action (Last 10-30 seconds)

• Summarize key point
• Tell viewer what to do next
• Invite engagement (like, subscribe, comment)

Script Template

# [VIDEO TITLE]

## Hook (0:00-0:10)
[Attention-grabbing opening line]

## Intro (0:10-0:30)
[Introduce topic and what viewer will learn]

## Section 1: [Title] (0:30-2:00)
[Content with specific points]

## Section 2: [Title] (2:00-3:30)
[Content with specific points]

## Section 3: [Title] (3:30-5:00)
[Content with specific points]

## Conclusion (5:00-5:30)
[Recap and call to action]

---

## B-Roll Notes
- [Visual suggestion for section 1]
- [Visual suggestion for section 2]

## Graphics Needed
- [List of text overlays or graphics]

Writing Tips

Conversational Tone

• Write how you talk
• Use "you" and "I"
• Keep sentences short
• Avoid jargon unless explaining it

Pacing

• ~150 words per minute for narration
• Build in pauses for visuals
• Vary sentence length
• Use transitions between sections

Engagement Techniques

• Ask rhetorical questions
• Use callbacks to earlier points
• Include unexpected facts
• Add personality and humor

Word Count Guidelines

Save Script

Save to:

output/scripts/[video-name]-script.md