Video Script Template
A video script board that aligns narration, visuals, timing, assets, and calls to action before production.
Use this templateWhat you get
- Five-minute YouTube tutorial with hook, demo, proof, and close
- Ninety-second product explainer organized by problem and result
- Training video with demonstration and comprehension checks
What this template is for
A production-ready video script answers what the audience hears, what appears on screen, how long each beat lasts, and which assets are still missing. This template aligns narration, visuals, timing, and pickup shots in one editable board. The examples include a five-minute YouTube tutorial, a 90-second product explainer, and an internal training demonstration. Unlike a storyboard, the script centers language, pacing, and delivery before shot composition. Define one audience problem, read every section aloud, and expose slow passages or missing footage before production and editing become expensive.
When to use this template
- Write a YouTube tutorial
- Plan a 90-second explainer
- Create internal training
- Coordinate narration and B-roll
- Find missing footage
- Estimate final runtime
How to use it
- 1Define one audience and problem
- 2Write the opening promise
- 3Pair narration with visuals
- 4Mark timing and required assets
- 5Read aloud and cut
- 6Review with production and editing
Quick example
Video Script Template
Related resources
How it compares to similar tools
Video script vs. storyboard
A script centers language, pacing, and timing; a storyboard centers shot composition and visual continuity.
Narration draft vs. two-column script
A narration draft says only what is spoken; a two-column script also defines what viewers see.
Explainer vs. training video
An explainer builds understanding and interest, while training also needs demonstration, practice, and comprehension checks.
Common mistakes to avoid
A long self-introduction
State the audience problem and promised result quickly.
Visuals repeat every spoken word
Use images to add evidence, action, or context.
No read-through timing
Page length cannot capture natural delivery, pauses, and demonstrations.
Frequently asked questions
What columns belong in a video script?+
Include section, narration, visual, estimated time, and required assets.
Can I use it for YouTube?+
Yes. The first example is a five-minute YouTube product tutorial.
How is it different from a storyboard?+
The script establishes language and pace; the storyboard develops shot composition.
How many words fit in one minute?+
Delivery varies, so time the actual speaker instead of relying on a fixed count.
How do I script a training video?+
Sequence the goal, demonstration, critical reminders, scenario practice, and a comprehension check.
Start editing online
Open the template in CodePic, replace the sample content, and make it your own in a few minutes.
See examples: /templates/video-script/examples
