Cinematic Script Writer
Create professional cinematic scripts for AI video generation with character consistency and cinematography knowledge.
Installation
# Install via npm
npm install -g openclaw-skills
# 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-writer3description: 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---5
6# Cinematic Script Writer
7
8Create professional cinematic scripts for AI video generation with character consistency and cinematography knowledge.
9
10## Installation
11
12```bash
13# Install via npm
14npm install -g openclaw-skills
15
16# Or install via OpenClaw CLI
17openclaw skills install cinematic-script-writer
18```
19
20## CLI Usage
21
22### Context Management
23
24Create and manage story contexts with characters, era, and settings:
25
26```bash
27# Create a new story context
28cinematic-script create-context --name "My Story" --era "Ancient India" --period "Ramayana Era"
29
30# List all saved contexts
31cinematic-script list-contexts
32
33# Get a specific context
34cinematic-script get-context --id <context-id>
35
36# Delete a context
37cinematic-script delete-context --id <context-id>
38```
39
40### Story Generation
41
42Generate story ideas and create cinematic scripts:
43
44```bash
45# Generate story ideas for a context
46cinematic-script generate-ideas --context-id <context-id> --count 3
47
48# Create a full cinematic script from an idea
49cinematic-script create-script --context-id <context-id> --idea-id <idea-id>
50
51# Generate YouTube metadata for a script
52cinematic-script generate-metadata --script-id <script-id>
53```
54
55### Cinematography Reference
56
57Access camera angles, lighting, and shot type databases:
58
59```bash
60# List all camera angles
61cinematic-script list-angles
62
63# List all camera movements
64cinematic-script list-movements
65
66# List all shot types
67cinematic-script list-shots
68
69# Get camera setup recommendation
70cinematic-script suggest-camera --scene-type "dialogue" --mood "dramatic"
71
72# Get lighting suggestions
73cinematic-script suggest-lighting --scene-type "interior" --mood "mysterious"
74
75# Get color grading suggestions
76cinematic-script suggest-grading --genre "action"
77
78# Search cinematography database
79cinematic-script search --query "low angle lighting"
80```
81
82### Character Consistency
83
84Create character references and validate prompts:
85
86```bash
87# Create a character reference sheet
88cinematic-script create-character-ref --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --visual "Purple rakshasa with golden eyes" --era "Ancient" --style "Pixar 3D"
89
90# Create a voice profile for dialogue consistency
91cinematic-script create-voice --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --personality "Mischievous, witty" --age "adult" --role "protagonist"
92
93# Validate a prompt for anachronisms
94cinematic-script validate-prompt --prompt "Your prompt here" --character-ids "char1,char2" --context-id <context-id>
95```
96
97### Storage
98
99Save projects to Google Drive or local storage:
100
101```bash
102# Connect to Google Drive
103cinematic-script connect-drive
104
105# Connect to local storage
106cinematic-script connect-local
107
108# Check storage connection status
109cinematic-script storage-status
110
111# Save project to storage
112cinematic-script save --title "My Story" --context-id <context-id> --script-id <script-id>
113```
114
115Storage implementation details:
116- **Google Drive**: Uses Google OAuth2 for authentication. Credentials are stored securely in memory.
117- **Local Storage**: Saves to the user's downloads folder as fallback.
118- **Library**: Uses `googleapis` for Google Drive integration.
119
120### Export
121
122Export scripts in various formats:
123
124```bash
125# Export as Markdown (default)
126cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format markdown
127
128# Export as JSON
129cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format json
130
131# Export as plain text
132cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format text
133```
134
135## Features
136
137- **Story Context Management**: Create and manage story settings, characters, and eras
138- **Story Idea Generation**: Generate multiple story concepts with hooks and twists
139- **Cinematic Script Writing**: Full scripts with camera angles, lighting, and shot types
140- **Character Consistency**: Reference sheets and voice profiles for consistent characters
141- **Environment Consistency**: Era-appropriate style guides and anachronism detection
142- **YouTube Metadata**: Generate titles, descriptions, and SEO tags
143- **Storage Integration**: Save to Google Drive or local storage
144- **Export Options**: JSON, Markdown, or plain text formats
145
146## When to Use
147
148- Writing cinematic scripts or screenplays
149- Creating stories with characters for animation/video
150- Generating image/video prompts for AI tools (Midjourney, Sora, Veo, Runway)
151- Getting cinematography guidance (camera angles, lighting, color grading)
152- Maintaining character consistency across scenes
153- Saving script projects to Google Drive
154
155## Cinematography Reference
156
157### Camera Angles
158
159| Angle | Emotional Impact | Best For |
160|-------|-----------------|----------|
161| Eye-level | Connection, equality, neutrality | Dialogue, emotional moments |
162| Low-angle | Power, dominance, heroism | Villain reveals, hero moments |
163| High-angle | Vulnerability, weakness, overview | Defeat, establishing scale |
164| Bird-eye | Insignificance, detachment, patterns | Epic scale, isolation |
165| Worm-eye | Awe, grandeur, overwhelming presence | Monuments, giants, deities |
166| Dutch angle | Unease, disorientation, tension | Chaos, dreams, horror |
167| Overhead | Omniscience, surveillance | Table scenes, fight choreography |
168| Shoulder-level | Intimate, casual, documentary feel | Walking conversations |
169| Hip-level | Cowboy feel, casual tension | Westerns, standoffs |
170| Knee-level | Childlike perspective, grounding | Children's stories, humility |
171
172### Camera Movements
173
174| Movement | Effect | Use For |
175|----------|--------|---------|
176| Static | Stability, observation | Contemplation, portraits |
177| Pan | Revealing space | Following action horizontally |
178| Tilt | Revealing height | Following vertical action |
179| Dolly | Immersion, intimacy | Moving toward/away from subject |
180| Truck | Following action | Side-to-side parallel movement |
181| Crane | Epic scale, drama | Sweeping reveals, transitions |
182| Handheld | Urgency, realism | Documentary, action, chaos |
183| Steadicam | Smooth floating | Following through space, dreams |
184| Zoom | Sudden focus, surprise | Dramatic emphasis, comedy |
185| Rack-focus | Revealing connections | Shifting attention between subjects |
186
187### Shot Types
188
189| Shot | Framing | Emotional Impact |
190|------|---------|-----------------|
191| Establishing | Wide location | Sets scene, geography, time |
192| Wide/Full | Subject + surroundings | Context, environment, scale |
193| Medium | Waist up | Dialogue, body language |
194| Close-up | Head/shoulders | Emotion, reaction, intimacy |
195| Extreme close-up | Detail only (eyes, hands) | Intense emotion, symbolism |
196| Over-shoulder | Past one subject to another | Conversation, perspective |
197| POV | Character's view | Immersion, subjectivity |
198| Insert | Object detail | Plot info, symbolism |
199| Two-shot | Two subjects together | Relationship, tension |
200
201### Lighting Techniques
202
203| Technique | Mood | Best For |
204|-----------|------|----------|
205| Three-point | Professional, balanced | Dialogue, interviews |
206| High-key | Happy, optimistic, bright | Comedy, commercials |
207| Low-key | Dramatic, mysterious | Drama, horror, noir |
208| Golden-hour | Romantic, nostalgic, magical | Romance, emotional moments |
209| Blue-hour | Melancholic, mysterious | Urban, cityscapes |
210| Chiaroscuro | Dramatic contrast | Art films, period pieces |
211| Rim/backlight | Separation, ethereal | Silhouettes, divine presence |
212| Practical | Realistic, natural | Candles, fires, lamps |
213| God-rays | Divine, revelation | Spiritual moments, forests |
214| Neon | Urban, futuristic | Cyberpunk, nightlife |
215
216### Color Grading
217
218| Style | Look | Genre |
219|-------|------|-------|
220| Teal-orange | Blockbuster cinematic | Action, sci-fi |
221| Noir | High-contrast desaturated | Crime, mystery |
222| Vintage/sepia | Warm, nostalgic | Period pieces, memory |
223| Pastel | Soft, dreamy | Romance, coming-of-age |
224| Bleach bypass | Desaturated, gritty | War, thriller |
225| Cross-process | Surreal colors | Music videos, dreams |
226
227## Image Prompt Format
228
229When generating image prompts for AI tools:
230
231```
232[Shot type] [camera angle] of [subject doing action], [visual style] style,
233[lighting technique], [composition rule], [color grading],
234[era-appropriate details], [mood keywords], highly detailed, cinematic
235```
236
237Example:
238```
239Low-angle close-up of Kutil the purple rakshasa with mischievous golden eyes,
240Pixar 3D style, dramatic underlighting with rim light, rule-of-thirds composition,
241warm golden color grading, ancient Lanka palace background with ornate pillars,
242playful yet mysterious mood, highly detailed, cinematic, 8k
243```
244
245## Output Structure
246
247When saving a project, the following files are generated:
248
249```
250Story Title/
251├── 00_INDEX.md # Navigation
252├── 01_SCRIPT_README.md # Human-readable script
253├── 02_IMAGE_PROMPTS.md # All AI generation prompts
254├── 03_CHARACTER_REFS.md # Character design guides
255├── 04_VOICE_GUIDES.md # Dialogue consistency guides
256├── 05_YOUTUBE_META.md # Title, description, tags
257└── 99_CONTEXT_INFO.md # Story context and background
258```
259
260## Important Rules
261
2621. **Always maintain character consistency** - include character's full visual description in every image prompt
2632. **Never include anachronisms** - validate props, clothing, objects against the era
2643. **Match cinematography to emotion** - use low angles for power, high angles for vulnerability
2654. **Include both image and video prompts** - image prompts are static, video prompts describe motion
2665. **Production-ready output** - every script should include enough detail for a team to produce it
2676. **Respect the tone** - comedy needs comedic timing; drama needs longer holds on reactions
268
269## License
270
271MIT
272
273## Author
274
275Praveen Kumar