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Cinematic Script Writer
Create professional cinematic scripts for AI video generation with character consistency and cinematography knowledge.
Installation
# Install via npm
npm install -g cinematic-script-writer
# Or install via OpenClaw CLI
openclaw skills install cinematic-script-writer
CLI Usage
Context Management
Create and manage story contexts with characters, era, and settings:
# Create a new story context
cinematic-script create-context --name "My Story" --era "Ancient India" --period "Ramayana Era"
# List all saved contexts
cinematic-script list-contexts
# Get a specific context
cinematic-script get-context --id <context-id>
# Delete a context
cinematic-script delete-context --id <context-id>
Story Generation
Generate story ideas and create cinematic scripts:
# Generate story ideas for a context
cinematic-script generate-ideas --context-id <context-id> --count 3
# Create a full cinematic script from an idea
cinematic-script create-script --context-id <context-id> --idea-id <idea-id>
# Generate YouTube metadata for a script
cinematic-script generate-metadata --script-id <script-id>
Cinematography Reference
Access camera angles, lighting, and shot type databases:
# List all camera angles
cinematic-script list-angles
# List all camera movements
cinematic-script list-movements
# List all shot types
cinematic-script list-shots
# Get camera setup recommendation
cinematic-script suggest-camera --scene-type "dialogue" --mood "dramatic"
# Get lighting suggestions
cinematic-script suggest-lighting --scene-type "interior" --mood "mysterious"
# Get color grading suggestions
cinematic-script suggest-grading --genre "action"
# Search cinematography database
cinematic-script search --query "low angle lighting"
Character Consistency
Create character references and validate prompts:
# Create a character reference sheet
cinematic-script create-character-ref --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --visual "Purple rakshasa with golden eyes" --era "Ancient" --style "Pixar 3D"
# Create a voice profile for dialogue consistency
cinematic-script create-voice --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --personality "Mischievous, witty" --age "adult" --role "protagonist"
# Validate a prompt for anachronisms
cinematic-script validate-prompt --prompt "Your prompt here" --character-ids "char1,char2" --context-id <context-id>
Storage
Save projects to Google Drive or local storage:
# Connect to Google Drive
cinematic-script connect-drive
# Connect to local storage
cinematic-script connect-local
# Check storage connection status
cinematic-script storage-status
# Save project to storage
cinematic-script save --title "My Story" --context-id <context-id> --script-id <script-id>
Storage implementation details:
- Google Drive: Uses Google OAuth2 for authentication. Credentials are stored securely in memory.
- Local Storage: Saves to the user's downloads folder as fallback.
- Library: Uses
googleapis for Google Drive integration.
Export
Export scripts in various formats:
# Export as Markdown (default)
cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format markdown
# Export as JSON
cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format json
# Export as plain text
cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format text
Features
- Story Context Management: Create and manage story settings, characters, and eras
- Story Idea Generation: Generate multiple story concepts with hooks and twists
- Cinematic Script Writing: Full scripts with camera angles, lighting, and shot types
- Character Consistency: Reference sheets and voice profiles for consistent characters
- Environment Consistency: Era-appropriate style guides and anachronism detection
- YouTube Metadata: Generate titles, descriptions, and SEO tags
- Storage Integration: Save to Google Drive or local storage
- Export Options: JSON, Markdown, or plain text formats
When to Use
- Writing cinematic scripts or screenplays
- Creating stories with characters for animation/video
- Generating image/video prompts for AI tools (Midjourney, Sora, Veo, Runway)
- Getting cinematography guidance (camera angles, lighting, color grading)
- Maintaining character consistency across scenes
- Saving script projects to Google Drive
Cinematography Reference
Camera Angles
| Angle |
Emotional Impact |
Best For |
| Eye-level |
Connection, equality, neutrality |
Dialogue, emotional moments |
| Low-angle |
Power, dominance, heroism |
Villain reveals, hero moments |
| High-angle |
Vulnerability, weakness, overview |
Defeat, establishing scale |
| Bird-eye |
Insignificance, detachment, patterns |
Epic scale, isolation |
| Worm-eye |
Awe, grandeur, overwhelming presence |
Monuments, giants, deities |
| Dutch angle |
Unease, disorientation, tension |
Chaos, dreams, horror |
| Overhead |
Omniscience, surveillance |
Table scenes, fight choreography |
| Shoulder-level |
Intimate, casual, documentary feel |
Walking conversations |
| Hip-level |
Cowboy feel, casual tension |
Westerns, standoffs |
| Knee-level |
Childlike perspective, grounding |
Children's stories, humility |
Camera Movements
| Movement |
Effect |
Use For |
| Static |
Stability, observation |
Contemplation, portraits |
| Pan |
Revealing space |
Following action horizontally |
| Tilt |
Revealing height |
Following vertical action |
| Dolly |
Immersion, intimacy |
Moving toward/away from subject |
| Truck |
Following action |
Side-to-side parallel movement |
| Crane |
Epic scale, drama |
Sweeping reveals, transitions |
| Handheld |
Urgency, realism |
Documentary, action, chaos |
| Steadicam |
Smooth floating |
Following through space, dreams |
| Zoom |
Sudden focus, surprise |
Dramatic emphasis, comedy |
| Rack-focus |
Revealing connections |
Shifting attention between subjects |
Shot Types
| Shot |
Framing |
Emotional Impact |
| Establishing |
Wide location |
Sets scene, geography, time |
| Wide/Full |
Subject + surroundings |
Context, environment, scale |
| Medium |
Waist up |
Dialogue, body language |
| Close-up |
Head/shoulders |
Emotion, reaction, intimacy |
| Extreme close-up |
Detail only (eyes, hands) |
Intense emotion, symbolism |
| Over-shoulder |
Past one subject to another |
Conversation, perspective |
| POV |
Character's view |
Immersion, subjectivity |
| Insert |
Object detail |
Plot info, symbolism |
| Two-shot |
Two subjects together |
Relationship, tension |
Lighting Techniques
| Technique |
Mood |
Best For |
| Three-point |
Professional, balanced |
Dialogue, interviews |
| High-key |
Happy, optimistic, bright |
Comedy, commercials |
| Low-key |
Dramatic, mysterious |
Drama, horror, noir |
| Golden-hour |
Romantic, nostalgic, magical |
Romance, emotional moments |
| Blue-hour |
Melancholic, mysterious |
Urban, cityscapes |
| Chiaroscuro |
Dramatic contrast |
Art films, period pieces |
| Rim/backlight |
Separation, ethereal |
Silhouettes, divine presence |
| Practical |
Realistic, natural |
Candles, fires, lamps |
| God-rays |
Divine, revelation |
Spiritual moments, forests |
| Neon |
Urban, futuristic |
Cyberpunk, nightlife |
Color Grading
| Style |
Look |
Genre |
| Teal-orange |
Blockbuster cinematic |
Action, sci-fi |
| Noir |
High-contrast desaturated |
Crime, mystery |
| Vintage/sepia |
Warm, nostalgic |
Period pieces, memory |
| Pastel |
Soft, dreamy |
Romance, coming-of-age |
| Bleach bypass |
Desaturated, gritty |
War, thriller |
| Cross-process |
Surreal colors |
Music videos, dreams |
Image Prompt Format
When generating image prompts for AI tools:
[Shot type] [camera angle] of [subject doing action], [visual style] style,
[lighting technique], [composition rule], [color grading],
[era-appropriate details], [mood keywords], highly detailed, cinematic
Example:
Low-angle close-up of Kutil the purple rakshasa with mischievous golden eyes,
Pixar 3D style, dramatic underlighting with rim light, rule-of-thirds composition,
warm golden color grading, ancient Lanka palace background with ornate pillars,
playful yet mysterious mood, highly detailed, cinematic, 8k
Output Structure
When saving a project, the following files are generated:
Story Title/
├── 00_INDEX.md # Navigation
├── 01_SCRIPT_README.md # Human-readable script
├── 02_IMAGE_PROMPTS.md # All AI generation prompts
├── 03_CHARACTER_REFS.md # Character design guides
├── 04_VOICE_GUIDES.md # Dialogue consistency guides
├── 05_YOUTUBE_META.md # Title, description, tags
└── 99_CONTEXT_INFO.md # Story context and background
Important Rules
- Always maintain character consistency - include character's full visual description in every image prompt
- Never include anachronisms - validate props, clothing, objects against the era
- Match cinematography to emotion - use low angles for power, high angles for vulnerability
- Include both image and video prompts - image prompts are static, video prompts describe motion
- Production-ready output - every script should include enough detail for a team to produce it
- Respect the tone - comedy needs comedic timing; drama needs longer holds on reactions
License
MIT
Author
Praveen Kumar
1---2name: cinematic-script-writer-23description: Create professional cinematic scripts for AI video generation with character consistency and cinematography knowledge. Use when the user wants to write a cinematic script, create story contexts with characters, generate image prompts for AI video tools (Midjourney, Sora, Veo), or needs cinematography guidance (camera angles, lighting, color grading). Also use for character consistency sheets, voice profiles, anachronism detection, and saving scripts to Google Drive.4---56> Generated note: shared plugin assets for this package live at the plugin root. Common local references were rewritten when they appeared in backticks or markdown links.78# Cinematic Script Writer910Create professional cinematic scripts for AI video generation with character consistency and cinematography knowledge.1112## Installation1314```bash15# Install via npm16npm install -g cinematic-script-writer1718# Or install via OpenClaw CLI19openclaw skills install cinematic-script-writer20```2122## CLI Usage2324### Context Management2526Create and manage story contexts with characters, era, and settings:2728```bash29# Create a new story context30cinematic-script create-context --name "My Story" --era "Ancient India" --period "Ramayana Era"3132# List all saved contexts33cinematic-script list-contexts3435# Get a specific context36cinematic-script get-context --id <context-id>3738# Delete a context39cinematic-script delete-context --id <context-id>40```4142### Story Generation4344Generate story ideas and create cinematic scripts:4546```bash47# Generate story ideas for a context48cinematic-script generate-ideas --context-id <context-id> --count 34950# Create a full cinematic script from an idea51cinematic-script create-script --context-id <context-id> --idea-id <idea-id>5253# Generate YouTube metadata for a script54cinematic-script generate-metadata --script-id <script-id>55```5657### Cinematography Reference5859Access camera angles, lighting, and shot type databases:6061```bash62# List all camera angles63cinematic-script list-angles6465# List all camera movements66cinematic-script list-movements6768# List all shot types69cinematic-script list-shots7071# Get camera setup recommendation72cinematic-script suggest-camera --scene-type "dialogue" --mood "dramatic"7374# Get lighting suggestions75cinematic-script suggest-lighting --scene-type "interior" --mood "mysterious"7677# Get color grading suggestions78cinematic-script suggest-grading --genre "action"7980# Search cinematography database81cinematic-script search --query "low angle lighting"82```8384### Character Consistency8586Create character references and validate prompts:8788```bash89# Create a character reference sheet90cinematic-script create-character-ref --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --visual "Purple rakshasa with golden eyes" --era "Ancient" --style "Pixar 3D"9192# Create a voice profile for dialogue consistency93cinematic-script create-voice --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --personality "Mischievous, witty" --age "adult" --role "protagonist"9495# Validate a prompt for anachronisms96cinematic-script validate-prompt --prompt "Your prompt here" --character-ids "char1,char2" --context-id <context-id>97```9899### Storage100101Save projects to Google Drive or local storage:102103```bash104# Connect to Google Drive105cinematic-script connect-drive106107# Connect to local storage108cinematic-script connect-local109110# Check storage connection status111cinematic-script storage-status112113# Save project to storage114cinematic-script save --title "My Story" --context-id <context-id> --script-id <script-id>115```116117Storage implementation details:118- **Google Drive**: Uses Google OAuth2 for authentication. Credentials are stored securely in memory.119- **Local Storage**: Saves to the user's downloads folder as fallback.120- **Library**: Uses `googleapis` for Google Drive integration.121122### Export123124Export scripts in various formats:125126```bash127# Export as Markdown (default)128cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format markdown129130# Export as JSON131cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format json132133# Export as plain text134cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format text135```136137## Features138139- **Story Context Management**: Create and manage story settings, characters, and eras140- **Story Idea Generation**: Generate multiple story concepts with hooks and twists141- **Cinematic Script Writing**: Full scripts with camera angles, lighting, and shot types142- **Character Consistency**: Reference sheets and voice profiles for consistent characters143- **Environment Consistency**: Era-appropriate style guides and anachronism detection144- **YouTube Metadata**: Generate titles, descriptions, and SEO tags145- **Storage Integration**: Save to Google Drive or local storage146- **Export Options**: JSON, Markdown, or plain text formats147148## When to Use149150- Writing cinematic scripts or screenplays151- Creating stories with characters for animation/video152- Generating image/video prompts for AI tools (Midjourney, Sora, Veo, Runway)153- Getting cinematography guidance (camera angles, lighting, color grading)154- Maintaining character consistency across scenes155- Saving script projects to Google Drive156157## Cinematography Reference158159### Camera Angles160161| Angle | Emotional Impact | Best For |162|-------|-----------------|----------|163| Eye-level | Connection, equality, neutrality | Dialogue, emotional moments |164| Low-angle | Power, dominance, heroism | Villain reveals, hero moments |165| High-angle | Vulnerability, weakness, overview | Defeat, establishing scale |166| Bird-eye | Insignificance, detachment, patterns | Epic scale, isolation |167| Worm-eye | Awe, grandeur, overwhelming presence | Monuments, giants, deities |168| Dutch angle | Unease, disorientation, tension | Chaos, dreams, horror |169| Overhead | Omniscience, surveillance | Table scenes, fight choreography |170| Shoulder-level | Intimate, casual, documentary feel | Walking conversations |171| Hip-level | Cowboy feel, casual tension | Westerns, standoffs |172| Knee-level | Childlike perspective, grounding | Children's stories, humility |173174### Camera Movements175176| Movement | Effect | Use For |177|----------|--------|---------|178| Static | Stability, observation | Contemplation, portraits |179| Pan | Revealing space | Following action horizontally |180| Tilt | Revealing height | Following vertical action |181| Dolly | Immersion, intimacy | Moving toward/away from subject |182| Truck | Following action | Side-to-side parallel movement |183| Crane | Epic scale, drama | Sweeping reveals, transitions |184| Handheld | Urgency, realism | Documentary, action, chaos |185| Steadicam | Smooth floating | Following through space, dreams |186| Zoom | Sudden focus, surprise | Dramatic emphasis, comedy |187| Rack-focus | Revealing connections | Shifting attention between subjects |188189### Shot Types190191| Shot | Framing | Emotional Impact |192|------|---------|-----------------|193| Establishing | Wide location | Sets scene, geography, time |194| Wide/Full | Subject + surroundings | Context, environment, scale |195| Medium | Waist up | Dialogue, body language |196| Close-up | Head/shoulders | Emotion, reaction, intimacy |197| Extreme close-up | Detail only (eyes, hands) | Intense emotion, symbolism |198| Over-shoulder | Past one subject to another | Conversation, perspective |199| POV | Character's view | Immersion, subjectivity |200| Insert | Object detail | Plot info, symbolism |201| Two-shot | Two subjects together | Relationship, tension |202203### Lighting Techniques204205| Technique | Mood | Best For |206|-----------|------|----------|207| Three-point | Professional, balanced | Dialogue, interviews |208| High-key | Happy, optimistic, bright | Comedy, commercials |209| Low-key | Dramatic, mysterious | Drama, horror, noir |210| Golden-hour | Romantic, nostalgic, magical | Romance, emotional moments |211| Blue-hour | Melancholic, mysterious | Urban, cityscapes |212| Chiaroscuro | Dramatic contrast | Art films, period pieces |213| Rim/backlight | Separation, ethereal | Silhouettes, divine presence |214| Practical | Realistic, natural | Candles, fires, lamps |215| God-rays | Divine, revelation | Spiritual moments, forests |216| Neon | Urban, futuristic | Cyberpunk, nightlife |217218### Color Grading219220| Style | Look | Genre |221|-------|------|-------|222| Teal-orange | Blockbuster cinematic | Action, sci-fi |223| Noir | High-contrast desaturated | Crime, mystery |224| Vintage/sepia | Warm, nostalgic | Period pieces, memory |225| Pastel | Soft, dreamy | Romance, coming-of-age |226| Bleach bypass | Desaturated, gritty | War, thriller |227| Cross-process | Surreal colors | Music videos, dreams |228229## Image Prompt Format230231When generating image prompts for AI tools:232233```234[Shot type] [camera angle] of [subject doing action], [visual style] style,235[lighting technique], [composition rule], [color grading],236[era-appropriate details], [mood keywords], highly detailed, cinematic237```238239Example:240```241Low-angle close-up of Kutil the purple rakshasa with mischievous golden eyes,242Pixar 3D style, dramatic underlighting with rim light, rule-of-thirds composition,243warm golden color grading, ancient Lanka palace background with ornate pillars,244playful yet mysterious mood, highly detailed, cinematic, 8k245```246247## Output Structure248249When saving a project, the following files are generated:250251```252Story Title/253├── 00_INDEX.md # Navigation254├── 01_SCRIPT_README.md # Human-readable script255├── 02_IMAGE_PROMPTS.md # All AI generation prompts256├── 03_CHARACTER_REFS.md # Character design guides257├── 04_VOICE_GUIDES.md # Dialogue consistency guides258├── 05_YOUTUBE_META.md # Title, description, tags259└── 99_CONTEXT_INFO.md # Story context and background260```261262## Important Rules2632641. **Always maintain character consistency** - include character's full visual description in every image prompt2652. **Never include anachronisms** - validate props, clothing, objects against the era2663. **Match cinematography to emotion** - use low angles for power, high angles for vulnerability2674. **Include both image and video prompts** - image prompts are static, video prompts describe motion2685. **Production-ready output** - every script should include enough detail for a team to produce it2696. **Respect the tone** - comedy needs comedic timing; drama needs longer holds on reactions270271## License272273MIT274275## Author276277Praveen Kumar