This skill transforms input materials (website content, documents, notes) into structured video script outlines ready for full script development.
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Gather Requirements
To create the best video outline, I need:
1. **Source Material**: What should the video be about?
- Website URL
- Document/text content
- Topic description
2. **Video Type**: What kind of video?
[ ] Explainer
[ ] Product demo
[ ] Tutorial/How-to
[ ] Marketing/promotional
[ ] Educational
[ ] Testimonial
[ ] Other: ___
3. **Target Duration**: How long should the video be?
[ ] 15-30 seconds (social teaser)
[ ] 30-60 seconds (short-form)
[ ] 1-2 minutes (standard explainer)
[ ] 2-5 minutes (detailed guide)
[ ] 5+ minutes (comprehensive tutorial)
4. **Platform**: Where will this be published?
5. **Key Message**: If you had to summarize in one sentence, what should viewers remember?
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Analyze Source Material
If website provided:
- Use web fetch to get content
- Extract: value proposition, key features, benefits, use cases
- Identify: brand tone, visual style, target audience
If text provided:
- Extract main topics and subtopics
- Identify key information hierarchy
- Note important data points, quotes, examples
Document analysis:
## Material Analysis
**Main Topic**: [Topic]
**Key Themes**: [Theme 1, Theme 2, Theme 3]
**Target Audience**: [Audience]
**Tone**: [Professional/Casual/Technical/etc.]
**Key Points Extracted**:
1. [Point 1]
2. [Point 2]
3. [Point 3]
...
**Compelling Elements**:
- [Stat, quote, or fact that stands out]
- [Emotional hook or pain point]
- [Unique angle or differentiation]
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Define Video Structure
Based on video type and duration, create structure:
## Video Structure Template
### For 30-60s Videos:
- Hook (3-5s)
- Problem/Context (8-10s)
- Solution/Value (15-20s)
- Proof/Example (10-15s)
- Call-to-Action (5-8s)
### For 1-2min Videos:
- Hook (5-10s)
- Introduction (10-15s)
- Main Content (60-80s)
- Point 1 (20-25s)
- Point 2 (20-25s)
- Point 3 (20-25s)
- Recap (10-15s)
- Call-to-Action (10s)
### For 2-5min Videos:
- Hook (10-15s)
- Introduction (15-20s)
- Main Content (120-180s)
- Section 1 (40-60s)
- Section 2 (40-60s)
- Section 3 (40-60s)
- Case Study/Example (30-45s)
- Recap (15-20s)
- Call-to-Action (10-15s)
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Create Hook Options
Generate 3-5 compelling opening hooks:
## Opening Hook Options
1. **Question Hook**: "[Thought-provoking question]"
- Targets: [Pain point/curiosity]
- Emotion: [Curiosity/concern/interest]
2. **Stat Hook**: "[Surprising statistic or fact]"
- Impact: [Why this matters]
- Credibility: [Source if applicable]
3. **Story Hook**: "[Brief relatable scenario]"
- Relatability: [Target audience connection]
- Problem: [Sets up solution]
4. **Bold Statement**: "[Controversial or bold claim]"
- Attention: [Why this stands out]
- Proof: [Will be backed up in video]
5. **Direct Value**: "In the next [X] minutes, you'll learn [specific value]"
- Clarity: [Exactly what they get]
- Time commitment: [Respects viewer's time]
**Recommended**: [Hook #] - [Reasoning]
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Build Detailed Outline
Create comprehensive outline with all elements:
# Video Script Outline: [Title]
**Video Type**: [Type]
**Target Duration**: [X:XX]
**Platform**: [Platform(s)]
**Tone**: [Tone description]
---
## Opening Hook (0:00-0:0X)
**Hook**: [Selected hook]
**Visual**: [Suggested visual - eye-catching opener]
**Goal**: Grab attention and make viewer want to keep watching
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## Introduction (0:0X-0:XX)
**Talking Points**:
- Brief self/brand introduction
- What this video is about
- Why viewer should care (WIIFM - What's In It For Me)
**Key Message**: [Main message]
**Visual**: [Suggested visual - presenter introduction or text overlay]
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## Main Content
### Section 1: [Topic/Point 1] (0:XX-1:XX)
**Key Points**:
- [Main point]
- [Supporting detail 1]
- [Supporting detail 2]
- [Example or data point]
**Visual Needs**:
- [Graphic/animation needed]
- [B-roll suggestion]
- [Text overlay points]
**Transition to Next**: [How to bridge to section 2]
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### Section 2: [Topic/Point 2] (1:XX-2:XX)
**Key Points**:
- [Main point]
- [Supporting detail 1]
- [Supporting detail 2]
- [Example or data point]
**Visual Needs**:
- [Graphic/animation needed]
- [B-roll suggestion]
- [Text overlay points]
**Transition to Next**: [How to bridge to section 3]
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### Section 3: [Topic/Point 3] (2:XX-3:XX)
[Same structure as above]
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## Recap/Summary (X:XX-X:XX)
**Summary Points**:
- [Key takeaway 1]
- [Key takeaway 2]
- [Key takeaway 3]
**Visual**: [Quick recap graphics or text overlays]
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## Call-to-Action (X:XX-X:XX)
**Primary CTA**: [Main action you want viewer to take]
- [Specific instruction]
- [Where to go / what to do]
**Secondary CTA** (optional): [Like, subscribe, follow, etc.]
**Visual**:
- [CTA text overlay]
- [Link/button display]
- [End screen elements]
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## Production Notes
**Presenter Style**:
- [Talking head / voiceover / digital human]
- [Camera angle suggestions]
- [Background setting]
**Visual Style**:
- [Animation style needed]
- [Color scheme from brand]
- [Graphics/motion graphics needs]
**B-Roll Requirements**:
- [List specific B-roll shots needed]
**Audio Considerations**:
- [Background music style]
- [Sound effects needed]
- [Voice style - energetic, calm, professional, etc.]
**Text Overlays**:
- [Key points that should be text on screen]
- [Statistics or quotes to display]
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## Next Steps
1. Review outline and approve structure
2. Use `script-writer` skill to generate full script
3. Use `storyboard-generator` for visual planning
4. Gather or generate visual assets
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Save Outline
Save to ./output/scripts/outline-[topic-slug]-[date].md
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Provide Summary
✅ Video script outline created!
**Saved to**: `./output/scripts/outline-[filename].md`
**Video Details**:
- Type: [Type]
- Duration: [Duration]
- Structure: [# sections]
- Hook: [Hook type]
- CTA: [Primary CTA]
**Next Steps**:
1. Review the outline and suggest any changes
2. Ready to write full script? Use: `Write full script from this outline`
3. Want visual planning? Use: `Create storyboard from this outline`
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