name: video-script-generator
description: Create engaging video scripts for short-form (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts) and long-form content optimized for current platform algorithms. Includes timing, visual cues, and engagement elements. Triggers on video script, TikTok script, Reels script, YouTube script, video content, social video, video marketing.

Video Script Generator

Create scroll-stopping video scripts optimized for modern social media platforms with proper timing, visual cues, and engagement hooks.

When to Use This Skill

Use whenever you need to create scripts for:
- Educational or how-to videos
- Product demonstrations
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Thought leadership or hot takes
- Story-driven brand content
- Ad creative for social platforms

Required Inputs

Ask for:
1. Platform - TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube long-form
2. Video length - 15s, 30s, 60s, 3min, 10min, etc.
3. Topic/message - what the video is about
4. Goal - educate, entertain, inspire, sell, build awareness
5. Brand voice - professional, casual, humorous, authentic, etc.
6. Hook style preference - pattern interrupt, curiosity gap, bold statement, problem-agitation, etc.

Script Structure

For Short-Form (under 90 seconds):

1. Hook (0-3 seconds) - Pattern interrupt or compelling opener
2. Value Promise (3-5 seconds) - What viewer will learn/gain
3. Main Content (bulk of video) - Core message delivered in digestible chunks
4. CTA (last 5 seconds) - Clear next step

For Long-Form (90+ seconds):

1. Hook (0-5 seconds)
2. Intro/Context (5-15 seconds)
3. Main Content (broken into 3-5 sections with mini-hooks between)
4. Recap
5. CTA

Output Format

Provide:
- Script with time stamps, on-screen text suggestions, and visual cues
- Shot suggestions (talking head, B-roll, screen recording, etc.)
- Music/sound cues where relevant
- Thumbnail concept for long-form
- Caption copy for the post

Script Guidelines

• First 3 seconds must create a pattern interrupt
• Use active voice and conversational language
• Include on-screen text callouts for key points
• Build in natural pause points for editing
• End with clear, singular CTA
• Keep pacing energetic for short-form
• For long-form, create chapters/timestamps

Example Script Output

PLATFORM: TikTok
LENGTH: 30 seconds
TOPIC: Email marketing tips

[0-3s] HOOK
VISUAL: Quick montage of email screenshots
SCRIPT: "I sent 10,000 emails and learned this will shock you"
ON-SCREEN: "10,000 EMAILS SENT ✉️"

[3-5s] VALUE PROMISE  
VISUAL: Close-up, direct to camera
SCRIPT: "Here's the one thing that doubled my open rates"
ON-SCREEN: "2X OPEN RATES"

[5-25s] MAIN CONTENT
VISUAL: Screen recording of email examples
SCRIPT: "Instead of 'Hi there,' I started with this..."
[Show example]
"And instead of boring subject lines, I use this formula..."
[Show formula]
ON-SCREEN: Key points as text overlays

[25-30s] CTA
VISUAL: Back to talking head
SCRIPT: "Follow for more email hacks that actually work"
ON-SCREEN: "FOLLOW FOR MORE 📈"

THUMBNAIL: Split screen - boring email vs engaging email
CAPTION: "The email hack that changed everything 🤯 #EmailMarketing #MarketingTips"

Platform Optimizations

TikTok

• Fast cuts every 2-3 seconds
• Trending sounds/music
• Text overlays for key points
• Vertical format (9:16)

Instagram Reels

• Similar to TikTok but slightly more polished
• Brand-consistent visuals
• Instagram-specific hashtags

YouTube Shorts

• Can be slightly longer hooks (up to 5 seconds)
• End screens and subscribe reminders
• Chapter breaks for longer shorts

YouTube Long-form

• Detailed intro/context
• Clear chapter structure
• Detailed thumbnail and title strategy