| name | video-analyzer |
| description | Analyzes existing videos to understand shot composition, pacing, editing style, visual language, and cinematic techniques for reference or replication. |
Video Analyzer
This skill provides deep analysis of video content, breaking down visual style, editing patterns, pacing, shot composition, and production techniques. Use it to understand what makes videos effective or to replicate a specific style.
When to Use This Skill
- Understanding competitor video strategies
- Analyzing reference videos for style matching
- Learning from successful video examples
- Extracting style guidelines from existing content
- Preparing to replicate a video aesthetic
- Studying editing patterns and pacing
- Benchmarking video performance elements
What This Skill Does
- Visual Analysis: Breaks down shot types, composition, color grading
- Pacing Analysis: Measures cut frequency, segment duration, rhythm
- Content Structure: Identifies narrative structure and information flow
- Editing Style: Documents transition types, effects, motion graphics
- Audio Analysis: Notes music style, sound design, voiceover approach
- Engagement Elements: Identifies hooks, pattern interrupts, retention tactics
- Technical Specs: Extracts resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate
How to Use
Analyze Video URL
Analyze this video: [URL]
Study the style of this video and create a style guide: [URL]
Specific Analysis
Analyze the pacing and editing style of: [URL]
What makes this video engaging? [URL]
Comparative Analysis
Compare the style of these two videos: [URL1] [URL2]
Instructions
When user requests video analysis:
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Get Video Access
I'll analyze the video. Please provide:
- **Video URL**: [YouTube, Vimeo, or accessible URL]
- **Analysis Focus**: What aspects are you most interested in?
[ ] Overall style for replication
[ ] Pacing and editing patterns
[ ] Visual composition and aesthetics
[ ] Content structure and messaging
[ ] Engagement techniques
[ ] All of the above
- **Purpose**: What will you use this analysis for?
[ ] Creating similar style video
[ ] Learning from successful example
[ ] Competitive analysis
[ ] Style guide creation
[ ] Other: ___________
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Technical Specifications
Extract and document:
## Technical Specifications
**Video Details**:
- Platform: [YouTube/Vimeo/etc.]
- Duration: [X:XX]
- Resolution: [1080p/4K/etc.]
- Aspect Ratio: [16:9/9:16/1:1]
- Frame Rate: [24/30/60 fps]
- Upload Date: [Date]
**Channel/Creator**:
- Channel: [Name]
- Subscribers/Followers: [Count]
- Views: [Count]
- Engagement Rate: [If available]
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Content Structure Analysis
## Content Structure
**Overall Type**: [Explainer/Tutorial/Review/Vlog/Marketing/etc.]
**Narrative Structure**:
### Opening (0:00-0:XX)
- **Hook Type**: [Question/Stat/Story/Bold Statement/Visual]
- **Hook Content**: "[Actual hook]"
- **Effectiveness**: [What makes it work]
### Introduction (0:XX-0:XX)
What's covered
Value proposition stated
Presenter introduction style
(0:XX-X:XX): [Topic]
Duration: [XX seconds]
Key points covered: [List]
Transition method: [How it moves to next section]
(X:XX-X:XX): [Topic]
Duration: [XX seconds]
Key points covered: [List]
Transition method: [Description]
[Continue for all sections...]
Recap method: [How summary is presented]
Key takeaways emphasized: [List]
Primary CTA: [What action]
CTA style: [Soft/Hard/Urgent/Casual]
Visual CTA elements: [Graphics, overlays, end screen]
Output Format
Analysis should be:
- Comprehensive: Cover all major aspects
- Specific: Include timestamps and concrete details
- Actionable: Provide insights that can be applied
- Visual: Include frame grabs or descriptions of key moments
- Organized: Easy to scan and reference
Tips
- Watch multiple times: Once for content, once for technical, once for engagement
- Take timestamps: Note exact moments for key observations
- Compare to benchmarks: How does it stack against industry leaders?
- Consider context: Platform, audience, and goals affect style choices
- Look for patterns: What's consistent vs. what varies?
Related Skills
- Use
keyframe-extractor to get visual samples from analyzed video
- Use
script-planner to plan a video in similar style
- Use
prompt-generator to recreate visual aesthetic
- Save analysis for future reference when creating similar content
