# Video Script

> Write video scripts with hooks, structure, and timing. Use when creating scripts for videos.

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

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# 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

```markdown
# [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

| Video Length | Word Count |
|--------------|------------|
| 60 seconds   | 150 words  |
| 2 minutes    | 300 words  |
| 5 minutes    | 750 words  |
| 10 minutes   | 1500 words |

## Save Script

Save to:
```
output/scripts/[video-name]-script.md
```