directors-room

Generate shot lists and clip definitions from screenplays via a five-archetype directorial process.

30|4|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaigani/codeywood --skill directors-room
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Skill: directors-room
Source: https://github.com/kaigani/codeywood/tree/main/skills/production/directors-room
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaigani/codeywood --skill directors-room

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms screenplay scenes into detailed, production-ready shot lists and clip definitions, ensuring visual storytelling is cinematic, feasible for AI video generation, and efficient.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Collaborative Script-to-Shot Conversion: Simulates a five-archetype directorial team to debate and refine visual execution.
  • Feasibility & Constraint Adherence: Enforces AI video model limitations, content filter awareness, and the critical "Start Frame Test."
  • Use Case: Convert a screenplay scene into a shot list and clip definitions optimized for AI video generation, ensuring visual consistency and narrative impact.

Quick Start

Use the directors-room skill to generate a shot list for the scene in 'scene_01.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about directors-room

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I convert a screenplay into a shot list for AI video generation?

To convert a screenplay into a shot list, this skill simulates a five-archetype directorial team to debate visual execution and generate detailed shot lists. It outputs production-ready clip definitions optimized for AI video generation constraints.

What is the best way to ensure my shot list avoids AI content filtering issues?

To ensure your shot list avoids AI content filtering issues, the generation process enforces content filter awareness and applies a critical Start Frame Test. This ensures visual storytelling remains feasible and compliant with AI video model limitations.

Can I generate clip definitions directly from a screenplay scene?

Yes, you can generate clip definitions directly from a screenplay scene by submitting your script file. The skill processes the scene to produce specific output formats for both shot lists and clip definitions.

How does the simulated directorial process improve cinematography planning?

The simulated directorial process improves cinematography planning by using five distinct archetypes to debate and refine visual execution. This collaborative script-to-shot conversion ensures narrative impact and visual consistency across all generated clips.

What are the limitations of using AI video generation for cinematic shot lists?

AI video generation limitations for cinematic shot lists include strict content filtering and visual feasibility constraints. This skill addresses these by enforcing model limitations and running a Start Frame Test to verify visual storytelling compatibility.

Do I need a formatted screenplay to generate a cinematic shot list?

You need a screenplay scene file to generate a cinematic shot list. The skill analyzes the script content to craft detailed shot lists and clip definitions that address visual storytelling principles and AI generation constraints.