Video Script
Write engaging video scripts for YouTube tutorials, product demos, explainer videos, and social media ads in 2 minutes with scene-by-scene formatting.
Overview
Generate complete video scripts for YouTube tutorials, product demos, explainer videos, and social media ads with built-in structure including hooks, scene descriptions, B-roll suggestions, music cues, and calls-to-action. Takes under 2 minutes from prompt to finished script.
Use Cases
- Launch explainer videos for SaaS products in 48 hours without hiring a scriptwriter
- Create YouTube tutorial scripts for developer tool demos during sprint planning
- Write 30-second Instagram ad scripts for e-commerce product launches
- Generate product demo scripts with specific feature callouts and timestamps
- Build educational course content scripts with consistent pacing and structure
- Produce testimonial video outlines that highlight customer pain points and solutions
Benefits
- Save 2-4 hours per video script - skip the blank page struggle and get structured content instantly
- Generate 5+ script variations in the time it takes to write one manually
- Maintain consistent quality across video content without memorizing best practices
- Built-in production notes - get B-roll suggestions, music cues, and timing guidance
- Perfect for non-writers - anyone on your team can create professional scripts
Template
Write a video script for:
Video type: {{videoType}}
Topic: {{topic}}
Duration: {{duration}}
Key message:
{{message}}
Target audience: {{audience}}
Include:
- Hook (first 5 seconds)
- Introduction
- Main content with scene descriptions
- B-roll suggestions
- Music/sound cues
- Call-to-action
- Outro
Tone: {{tone}}
Properties
- videoType: Single Selection (default:
Explainer)- Options: Explainer, Tutorial, Product demo, Testimonial, Ad
- topic: Single-line Text
- duration: Single Selection (default:
2-3 minutes)- Options: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 2-3 minutes, 5-10 minutes
- message: Multi-line Text
- audience: Single-line Text
- tone: Single Selection (default:
Professional)- Options: Energetic, Professional, Casual, Educational
Example Output
Here’s what this template generates when you fill in:
- Video type: Tutorial
- Topic: How to use keyboard shortcuts in macOS
- Duration: 2-3 minutes
- Key message: Keyboard shortcuts save hours every week
- Target audience: Mac users who want to work faster
- Tone: Educational
# Video Script: How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts in macOS
**Duration:** 2-3 minutes
**Tone:** Educational
---
## HOOK (0:00-0:05)
**[VISUAL: Fast-motion hands flying across keyboard, multiple app windows opening/closing rapidly]**
**NARRATOR:** "What if you could save 8 hours every month just by pressing a few keys?"
**[Music: Upbeat, energetic electronic]**
---
## INTRODUCTION (0:05-0:20)
**[VISUAL: Clean desktop with macOS Dock visible]**
**NARRATOR:** "Most Mac users only use a fraction of the keyboard shortcuts available.
Today, you'll learn the essential shortcuts that'll transform how you work on macOS."
**[B-roll: Person struggling with mouse, then switching to keyboard shortcuts with visible speed increase]**
---
## MAIN CONTENT
### Essential Navigation (0:20-0:45)
**[VISUAL: Screen recording with on-screen key graphics]**
**NARRATOR:** "Let's start with navigation. Command-Tab switches between apps instantly."
**[Demo: Command-Tab cycling through apps]**
(Continues with complete script including timestamps, scene descriptions, B-roll suggestions,
music cues, call-to-action, and outro)
The full script includes detailed timestamps, visual descriptions, B-roll suggestions, music cues, and production notes ready for video production teams.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Starting without a clear hook - viewers decide in 5 seconds if they’ll keep watching. Your opening line must grab attention immediately with a question, surprising fact, or bold promise.
Ignoring pacing for your platform - YouTube tutorials can breathe at 2-3 minutes with detailed explanations. Instagram ads need punchy 30-second scripts that get to the point in 3 seconds. TikTok demands even faster hooks.
Writing for readers instead of listeners - video scripts should sound natural when spoken aloud. Read your script out loud before finalizing. If you stumble over phrases, your narrator will too.
Skipping B-roll planning - showing what you’re talking about beats talking heads every time. Plan visual examples, screen recordings, or action shots for each section before you shoot.
Forgetting the call-to-action - every video needs a clear next step. Subscribe, visit a website, download something. Scripts without CTAs waste your production effort.
Overloading with information - trying to cover everything in one video makes scripts dense and boring. Pick 3-5 key points maximum. Save the rest for future videos.
How to Write Effective Video Scripts
The best video scripts balance information density with viewer retention. Too much content and people tune out. Too little and they feel the video wasted their time.
Start with your end goal. If you need viewers to download software, your entire script should build toward that action. Each section should answer “why would someone care about this step?”
Timestamps matter more than you think. Production teams need exact timing to match B-roll, music, and graphics. Breaking your script into 15-30 second chunks makes editing faster and helps you spot pacing issues before shooting.
Your hook determines if anyone watches past 5 seconds. Generic openings like “today I’ll show you” lose viewers instantly. Lead with the outcome, the problem you solve, or a surprising fact.
Tone consistency separates amateur scripts from professional ones. Educational videos need clear explanations without condescension. Product demos should highlight benefits without sounding like sales pitches. Ads can be punchy and bold without being annoying.
Frequently Used Together
Video scripts work best when combined with complementary content:
- Social Media Post - promote your video across platforms with matched messaging
- Landing Page Copy - create dedicated pages for product demo videos
- Product Description - align video messaging with written descriptions
- Blog Post - expand video topics into written guides for SEO