Claude Skill: Video Shot List Planner

Resource overview Purpose
• Skill for converting a video script into shot list, b-roll ideas, visual beats, captions, and production checklist.

Recommended SKILL.md contents
• Trigger description explaining when Claude should use the skill.
• Step-by-step procedure for the workflow.
• Required checks before edits or publication.
• Verification command or manual acceptance checklist.
• Links to supporting examples, scripts, or templates when the workflow needs them.

What it helps you do

Use this skill because it bridges the gap between script and actual video production.

Skills load their full instructions only when used, which keeps normal session context smaller.

A reusable `SKILL.md` gives teams a versioned workflow instead of repeated ad hoc prompts.

Best fit users

content teams, solo creators, product marketers, YouTubers, and AI video operators.

Teams standardizing AI-assisted delivery across multiple repositories.

Builders who want Claude to apply consistent procedures without repasting instructions.

What to know first

script or outline, target duration, filming constraints, brand style, and distribution platform.

A skill directory such as `.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md` or `~/.claude/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md`.

A concise frontmatter description so Claude can decide when to load the skill.

Environment needed

Claude skill support, production notes, camera/screen-recording assets when needed, and editing/rendering workflow.

Claude Code skill support and access to the files or commands the workflow needs.

Any external APIs, MCP servers, credentials, or local runtimes required by the specific workflow.