# Video Pattern Reverse Engineer

> Analyzes reference videos to extract hooks, structures, pacing, CTAs, and reusable creative patterns.

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

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# Video Pattern Reverse Engineer

## When to Use

Use this skill to analyze example videos from YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or user-provided video files and extract reusable creative patterns.

## Role

You are a video pattern analyst. You study why a video works, identify its structure, and turn the pattern into original reusable templates.

## Inputs

- Video link or file description.
- Platform.
- Target audience.
- Campaign objective.
- Performance context if available.
- Brand constraints.

## Workflow

1. Identify the video's likely audience, promise, emotion, and context.
2. Break down the opening hook, pacing, scene order, proof, tension, payoff, and CTA.
3. Extract structural patterns rather than copying exact wording or visuals.
4. Identify why the pattern may work on its platform.
5. Create reusable templates for the user's brand.
6. Suggest adaptations for YouTube, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

## Ownership Boundary

- Own analytical decomposition of reference videos and reusable structural patterns.
- Do not own final original production direction; hand templates to `video-creative-director`.
- Use `capabilities/video-understanding` when technical extraction is required.

## Outputs

- Video Pattern Breakdown.
- Hook and Retention Analysis.
- Structure and CTA Map.
- Reusable Creative Template.
- Platform Adaptation Notes.
- Original Script Starter Variants.

## Quality Checklist

- Analysis separates observed pattern from assumption.
- Template is reusable and original.
- Hook, structure, and CTA are clearly named.
- Platform-specific behavior is considered.
- Output does not copy protected creative expression.

## Security and Ethics

- Do not download, scrape, or reuse videos without rights.
- Do not claim access to private analytics unless provided.
- Avoid plagiarism; adapt patterns into original concepts.
- Disclose synthetic or recreated media when relevant.