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YouTube video script template

Pick your video type, fill in the blanks, then copy the script or read it on the teleprompter.

A general structure for any YouTube video: hook, promise, three points, one action and a handoff.

Talking head, 5 to 10 minutes7 sections

Section	Shot
Hook	Close on your face, eyes on the lens. Start on the first word with no logo or title card.
Promise and credibility	Same framing. Lower third with your name and topic for two seconds.
Point 1	Medium shot. Show the example on screen or as b-roll while you say it.
Point 2	Change the angle or add a slight zoom so the second point does not look like the first.
Point 3	Back to the main framing. Put the key phrase on screen.
Call to action	Look at the lens. Ask for one action only.
Next video handoff	Point toward the end screen. Stop talking when the end screen starts.

Script

HOOK
Shot: Close on your face, eyes on the lens. Start on the first word with no logo or title card.
[State the result, the problem or the question that makes the viewer stay].

PROMISE AND CREDIBILITY
Shot: Same framing. Lower third with your name and topic for two seconds.
In this video I will show you [what the viewer will get]. I know because [one short reason you can be trusted on this].

POINT 1
Shot: Medium shot. Show the example on screen or as b-roll while you say it.
First, [point one]. For example, [one concrete example].

POINT 2
Shot: Change the angle or add a slight zoom so the second point does not look like the first.
Second, [point two]. [The detail people usually miss].

POINT 3
Shot: Back to the main framing. Put the key phrase on screen.
Third, [point three]. [What to do with it].

CALL TO ACTION
Shot: Look at the lens. Ask for one action only.
If you want [next outcome], [one action to take].

NEXT VIDEO HANDOFF
Shot: Point toward the end screen. Stop talking when the end screen starts.
Next, watch [title of a related video], where I [what it covers].

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How-to tutorial video script template

A step by step tutorial with a clear result, tools list and common mistake.

Talking head with demo6 sections

Section	Shot
Result first	Show the finished result, held up to the camera. Hold it for three seconds.
What you need	Lay the items on the table and point to each as you name it. On-screen list while they are in shot.
Step 1	Medium shot of your hands. Number card 1 in the corner.
Step 2	Overhead shot of the detail that matters here. Zoom in on it.
Step 3	Keep the camera on your hands. Cut out the slow parts and keep the natural sound of the work.
Common mistake	Back to your face for the last lines. End on the question, hold, then cut.

Script

RESULT FIRST
Shot: Show the finished result, held up to the camera. Hold it for three seconds.
By the end of this video you will [the finished result]. Here is what it looks like.

WHAT YOU NEED
Shot: Lay the items on the table and point to each as you name it. On-screen list while they are in shot.
You need [item one], [item two] and [item three]. If you do not have [optional item], [simple substitute] works too.

STEP 1
Shot: Medium shot of your hands. Number card 1 in the corner.
Step one: [first action]. [Why it matters in one line].

STEP 2
Shot: Overhead shot of the detail that matters here. Zoom in on it.
Step two: [second action]. [What to look for].

STEP 3
Shot: Keep the camera on your hands. Cut out the slow parts and keep the natural sound of the work.
Step three: [third action]. [How to know it worked].

COMMON MISTAKE
Shot: Back to your face for the last lines. End on the question, hold, then cut.
The mistake I see most is [mistake]. Instead, [what to do]. Try it and tell me [question for comments].

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Product review video script template

A review that gives the verdict first, then who it is for, what works, what does not and who should skip it.

Talking head with product shots7 sections

Section	Shot
Verdict first	Hold the product or show it on screen. Say the verdict before any intro.
Who it is for	Face to camera. Leave a beat after the sentence.
How I used it	B-roll of you using it for real. Skip the staged unboxing.
What works	Show each strength on screen as you name it.
What does not	Same framing as the strengths. Keep the tone level.
Who should skip it	Face to camera. Short and direct.
Final verdict	Return to the product shot. End after the next step.

Script

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Storytime video script template

Tell a story in order: setup, stakes, what happened, the turning point, the outcome and what you took from it.

Talking head, 3 to 8 minutes6 sections

Section	Shot
Setup	Medium shot, relaxed. Tell it the way you would tell a friend.
Stakes	Slow down and hold on the last words.
What happened	Cut the pauses between beats. Use a photo or clip only if you have the real one.
Turning point	Slight zoom in. Leave half a second of silence before the line.
Outcome	Back to the main framing.
What I learned	Look at the lens. End on the question, hold, then cut.

Script

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YouTube video intro script template

Hook, promise and a reason to trust you before the first cut.

Talking head, 30 to 45 seconds5 sections

Section	Shot
Hook	Close on your face, eyes on the lens. Cut in on the first word with no logo or title card.
Promise	Same framing. Show the finished result as a two second b-roll cut over the last words.
Credibility	Slight zoom in. Lower third with your name and topic for two seconds.
Roadmap	Three quick on-screen labels, one per item, timed to each word.
Handoff	Pause half a second, then cut straight to the first step with no outro.

Script

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Explainer video script template

Explain one idea with a problem, a plain definition, an example and a takeaway.

Talking head with graphics6 sections

Section	Shot
The problem	Face to camera. Add a simple sketch that shows the situation in the viewer's words.
Plain definition	Show the definition as large on-screen text for the length of the sentence.
How it works	Show one label or hand-drawn box for each part as you explain it.
Everyday example	Use a simple visual that follows the example. Keep the shot focused on the change from old way to new way.
Common question	Back to camera. Slow down on the answer so it can be clipped on its own.
Takeaway	End on camera with the takeaway on screen. Hold for two seconds.

Script

THE PROBLEM
Shot: Face to camera. Add a simple sketch that shows the situation in the viewer's words.
You have probably run into [the situation the viewer knows]. Here is why it keeps happening.

PLAIN DEFINITION
Shot: Show the definition as large on-screen text for the length of the sentence.
[Term] is [one sentence definition with no jargon].

HOW IT WORKS
Shot: Show one label or hand-drawn box for each part as you explain it.
It works in [number] parts. First [part one]. Then [part two]. Finally [part three].

EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
Shot: Use a simple visual that follows the example. Keep the shot focused on the change from old way to new way.
Say you want to [everyday task]. Normally you would [old way]. With [term], you [new way].

COMMON QUESTION
Shot: Back to camera. Slow down on the answer so it can be clipped on its own.
People often ask [common worry]. The short answer is [answer in one or two sentences].

TAKEAWAY
Shot: End on camera with the takeaway on screen. Hold for two seconds.
If you remember one thing, make it this: [single takeaway]. Your next step is [one action].

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Opinion video script template

State a claim, give the common view, your experience and a fair concession, then land the new take.

Talking head6 sections

Section	Shot
Claim	Close on your face. Say it with no lead-in.
What most people believe	Slightly wider shot. Put the belief on screen as text.
My experience	Back to close framing. Add b-roll only if you have the real footage.
Fair concession	Calm tone. A short pause before the concession shows you mean it.
The new take	Zoom in slowly. Key phrase on screen.
Question to the viewer	Look at the lens. Cut after a one second pause.

Script

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YouTube Shorts script template

One tip, one reason and one action in under 100 words.

Vertical short, 30 to 45 seconds4 sections

Section	Shot
Hook	Face fills the frame. First word lands in the first half second.
Reason	Quick cut to a before shot that shows the problem.
Fix	Cut to the after shot. Captions on, key words in a bold color.
Action	End on a direct look at the lens. Cut on the last word so it loops.

Script

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YouTube script template questions

How do I write a script for a YouTube video?+

Start with the one result the viewer gets. Write the hook and the promise, give each point one example, and end on one action. Then read it aloud and cut every line you stumble on.

Can I use these templates in Google Docs or Notion?+

Yes. Press Copy script and paste. Section headings and Shot lines come through as plain text, and the teleprompter button strips both.

How long will my script run?+

Each card counts your words and shows the read time at 150 words a minute. It updates as you edit.

Section	Shot
Hook with the count	Close on your face. The count appears on screen on the first word.
Promise	Same framing. Show the full list as one text card for two seconds.
Item blocks	Use the same layout for every item: number card, one shot, one line on screen. Cut each block to a similar length.
Best one last	Slow down and zoom in. Give the best item a few extra seconds.
Call to action	Look at the lens. Cut after a one second pause.

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