Video Review Script

Description

Write video scripts that make people click affiliate links — not just watch. This skill produces YouTube review scripts (8-12 min) and TikTok scripts (30-60 sec) with exact timestamps, screen recording directions, and affiliate CTA placement that doesn't feel forced.

When to Use

• You're filming a product review for YouTube and need a structured script instead of rambling for 20 minutes then editing down to 10
• You want to repurpose a YouTube review into TikTok/Reels clips
• You're planning a "Product A vs Product B" comparison video

Why Video Affiliate Content Works Differently

Written reviews compete with 100 blog posts. Video reviews compete with maybe 10-20 other videos — and most of them are low-effort screen recordings with no structure. A scripted, well-paced review stands out.

Key differences from written content:

• The hook matters 10x more. YouTube gives you 3 seconds before the viewer scrolls. You need to show a result or make a bold claim immediately.
• Show, don't describe. "The UI is intuitive" means nothing on video. Screen-record yourself doing the task in real time.
• The CTA is verbal + visual + description. Unlike blog posts where you just hyperlink text, video needs you to SAY "link in the description", SHOW a graphic pointing down, and HAVE the link be the first line in the description.

Instructions

1. Get: product name, 3 features worth demonstrating on camera, platform (YouTube/TikTok/both), and whether you've actually used the product

2. Write the YouTube script in this structure:

[0:00-0:03] The Hook — 1 sentence, 3 seconds max Either show the end result ("Watch me build a full website in 4 minutes with [product]") or make a specific claim ("This tool replaced 3 apps in my workflow"). Never start with "Hey guys, today we're going to look at..."

[0:03-0:30] Context — who you are, why this matters One sentence of credibility ("I've tested 15 AI writing tools this year"), then tell them what they'll learn ("By the end you'll know if [product] is worth the money — and I'll show you a trick most reviewers miss"). This is your retention hook.

[0:30-2:00] Quick Overview — what it is, pricing 30 seconds explaining what the product does (for viewers who've never heard of it), then show the pricing page on screen. Viewers always want to know the cost early — don't make them wait until minute 8.

[2:00-7:00] Demo — 3 features, ~90 seconds each For each feature:

• State the problem it solves (5 sec)
• Screen record yourself doing it in real time (60 sec)
• React honestly to the result (15 sec)
• Compare to how you'd do it without the product (10 sec)

Mark screen recording cues with 📹 and talking-head cues with 🎙️ so you know what to film.

[7:00-8:30] Honest Pros & Cons On-screen bullet points while you talk. At least 2 genuine cons. "The pricing is high for beginners" or "no mobile app yet" — real problems, not nitpicks like "the UI could be slightly better."

[8:30-9:30] Verdict

• Who should buy this (be specific: "If you're a freelancer making over $3k/month, this pays for itself")
• Who should NOT buy this (equally specific: "If you only publish once a month, the Pro plan is overkill")
• Your rating (optional but increases engagement — people love debating scores)

[9:30-10:00] CTA "I put my link in the description — it's the first one. [Mention any offer: free trial, discount, bonus]." Show a graphic pointing to the description. Keep it under 15 seconds.

3. Write supporting materials:

• Thumbnail concept: 2-4 words of text + layout description. High contrast. Face + product logo works best.
• Pinned comment: Affiliate link + one-sentence value prop + timestamp table
• Video description: Affiliate link as LINE 1, then timestamps, then related videos

4. If TikTok version requested: Condense into 30-60 seconds. Structure: Hook (show result, 3s) → Problem (relatable pain, 7s) → Demo (fast screen recording, 35s) → CTA ("link in bio", 5s). TikTok viewers won't wait for context — lead with the most impressive demo moment.

Input Required

• Product name — what you're reviewing
• 3 features to demo — the most visual/impressive capabilities
• Platform — YouTube, TikTok, or both
• Your experience — "daily user" / "tested for this video" / "first time"

Output Format

# Video Script: [Product Name] Review

## Thumbnail
**Text**: [2-4 words — high contrast]
**Layout**: [Face placement, product logo, expression]

---

## YouTube Script (~10 min)

### [0:00] HOOK
🎙️ "[One sentence — result or bold claim]"

### [0:03] CONTEXT
🎙️ "[Credibility + what they'll learn]"

### [0:30] OVERVIEW + PRICING
🎙️ "[What it does — 2 sentences]"
📹 Show pricing page. Highlight the plan most viewers will choose.

### [2:00] DEMO 1 — [Feature Name]
🎙️ "The problem: [what sucks without this tool]"
📹 Screen record: [exactly what to show, step by step]
🎙️ "So that took [X] seconds. Without [product], this would take [Y]."

### [3:30] DEMO 2 — [Feature Name]
🎙️ "[Setup]"
📹 Screen record: [what to show]
🎙️ "[Honest reaction to result]"

### [5:00] DEMO 3 — [Feature Name]
🎙️ "[Setup]"
📹 Screen record: [what to show]
🎙️ "[Compare to alternative]"

### [7:00] PROS & CONS
📹 On-screen bullet points:
✅ [Pro 1]
✅ [Pro 2]
✅ [Pro 3]
❌ [Con 1 — real problem]
❌ [Con 2 — real problem]

### [8:30] VERDICT
🎙️ "Buy if: [specific use case]. Skip if: [specific reason]."
🎙️ "I'd give it a [X/10]."

### [9:30] CTA
🎙️ "Link is the first thing in the description. [Offer mention]."
📹 Show arrow graphic pointing to description.

---

## Pinned Comment
👉 [Affiliate link]
[One-sentence value prop]

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Hook
0:30 — Pricing
2:00 — [Feature 1]
3:30 — [Feature 2]
5:00 — [Feature 3]
7:00 — Pros & Cons
8:30 — Verdict

## Description (first 3 lines)
👉 Try [Product]: [affiliate link]
[One-sentence pitch]
📌 Timestamps below...

---

## TikTok Version (45 sec)

### [0-3s] HOOK
📹 [Show the most impressive result — no talking, just the outcome]
Text overlay: "[Bold claim in 5 words]"

### [3-10s] PROBLEM
🎙️ "[Relatable frustration in one sentence]"

### [10-40s] DEMO
📹 [Fast screen recording — speed up 2x if needed. Show problem → solution in real time]
Text overlay at key moments: "[What's happening]"

### [40-45s] CTA
🎙️ "Link in bio if you want to try it"
Text overlay: "[Product name] — link in bio"

Example

Input: Product: Descript, Features: text-based video editing, AI filler word removal, screen recording. Platform: both. Experience: daily user.

Output excerpt:

[0:00] HOOK 🎙️ "I edited this entire video by deleting words from a document. No timeline. No cutting. Just... delete." 📹 Quick 2-second clip showing a sentence being deleted from transcript and the video jumping.

[2:00] DEMO 1 — Text-Based Editing 🎙️ "So here's the raw recording. 12 minutes, lots of mistakes." 📹 Screen record: Open transcript. Select an "um" and the sentence around it. Press delete. Show the video seamlessly jump. 🎙️ "That just removed 8 seconds from my video. The old way? I'd be dragging a timeline razor tool for 20 minutes."

TikTok [0-3s] HOOK 📹 Show the "um" being deleted and video jumping — no explanation, just the magic moment. Text overlay: "Edit video by deleting text"

Tips

• Film the demos FIRST, script SECOND. You need to know what actually happens on screen before writing the narration. Don't script "watch how fast this is" and then discover it takes 30 seconds.
• Your face in the thumbnail increases CTR by 30%. Use a reaction face (surprise, skepticism) next to the product logo. "Product Name HONEST Review" with your face gets more clicks than a product screenshot alone.
• Put timestamps in the pinned comment AND the description. YouTube uses description timestamps for chapters (the progress bar segments). Pinned comment timestamps let mobile viewers jump around.
• The description's first line is your affiliate link. YouTube shows 2-3 lines before "Show More" — if your link is on line 5, nobody sees it.
• For TikTok: the first frame is your thumbnail. TikTok doesn't let you choose a custom thumbnail on most accounts, so the very first frame of your video IS the thumbnail in the feed. Make it visually striking.