Script-to-B-Roll Shot List for Shoot Day
Turns your script into a timed b-roll shot list grouped by setup and prioritized, with each shot specific enough for anyone to film.
Before & after
Same prompt, same agent — the only difference is the skill.
You should plan out what shots you need based on your video script carefully. Think about wide shots for establishing scenes, close-ups for interesting details, and medium shots for talking heads. Make sure your shots match what you're saying in voiceover narration. You might want to storyboard the key moments beforehand. Movement and visual variety matter - avoid relying only on static shots. Lighting should match the mood and tone you're going for. You'll want some B-roll footage for transitions between scenes. Would you like me to help you plan out some specific shot ideas, or do you want suggestions for typical video structures that work well?
B-ROLL SHOT LIST - EXTRACTED FROM SCRIPT SCENE 1: OFFICE SETUP (0:00-0:15) - "Let me show you my workspace" Shot 1a) Wide: desk from doorway, 3-second static (establish space) Shot 1b) Close-up: keyboard and mouse detail, slight downward angle (humanize tech) Shot 1c) Pan: camera to monitor, 2-second slow pan left (workspace tour) Shot 1d) Detail: notebook pages turning (note-taking habit) Prop note: Coffee mug visible - continuity between 1a and final shot SCENE 2: WORK IN PROGRESS (0:15-0:45) - "Here's how I structure my day" Shot 2a) Screen capture: Calendar app, click through 3 scheduled events (show time blocking) Shot 2b) Hands: writing on whiteboard, frame whiteboard from side (show planning) Shot 2c) Medium: talking head, natural lighting from left window (authority shot) Shot 2d) Detail: phone notification lighting up - hand reaching (interruption moment) Timing: All shots must compress to 30 seconds of footage SCENE 3: OUTRO (0:45-1:00) - "That's my full workflow" Shot 3a) Wide: full desk again, same angle as 1a (circular composition) Shot 3b) Hands: close on notebook, pen placing final dot (resolution/closure) Shot 3c) Fade-out: desk lights dimming (natural end) FILMING NOTES: Shoot in natural daylight 10am-2pm. Window should be left of camera. Props list: coffee mug, pen, whiteboard marker. Estimated total raw footage: 4.2 minutes (compression ratio 4:1).
About this skill
Your edit keeps running out of footage. The b-roll you shot doesn't match what you're saying, and half of it is shaky or two seconds too short. This skill reads your script and times every beat by word count. It then tells you exactly what to film, in what order, and for how long, so you leave the shoot with coverage that cuts.
What it does
- Splits your script into beats and works out how many seconds of visuals each one needs, based on word count and speaking pace
- Describes every shot by subject, action, framing, and camera move ("overhead, hands drag dough toward camera, static") instead of vague labels like "kitchen b-roll"
- Shows proof of what you're claiming, not literal stand-ins for your words, so footage stops feeling like stock
- Groups shots by location, light, and rig, and ranks them Must, Should, or Nice so a short shoot day still covers the edit
- Sends beats you can't film (stats, past events, places you can't get into) to graphics, screen capture, or staying on your face
- Flags problems like a script too long for the runtime, too many setups for the time you have, and releases or client data on screen
What you get
A beat map tied to your script, then a shot list grouped by setup with take lengths and priorities. It also lists screen captures, specs for graphics, cover shots for hiding jump cuts, and a prep checklist. Ask about one line and you get a few targeted shot options instead.
Best for
Solo creators and small teams who shoot their own b-roll for YouTube, Reels, TikTok, or Shorts and plan a shoot day from a finished script. It also works for editors checking existing footage for gaps.
SKILL.md preview
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name: script-to-b-roll-shot-list
description: Turns a video script into a timed b-roll shot list you can actually shoot. It sizes each beat from word count, specifies every shot by subject, action, framing, and movement, groups shots by setup for the shoot day, ranks them Must/Should/Nice, and sends beats you can't film to graphics or screen capture. Use when the user says "make a shot list from this script", "what b-roll should I shoot", "my videos are all talking head", "I'm filming Saturday, what do I need to capture", "my b-roll looks random and doesn't match what I'm saying", "I keep running out of footage in the edit", or "plan coverage for this Reel".
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