storyboard

Generate shot-by-shot storyboards for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aryankumarrai/VarAI --skill storyboard-aryankumarrai
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Skill: storyboard
Source: https://github.com/aryankumarrai/VarAI/tree/main/.local/secondary_skills/storyboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aryankumarrai/VarAI --skill storyboard-aryankumarrai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires media-generation, webSearch, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of engaging video storyboards for short-form social media content, addressing the challenge of capturing audience attention in the first few seconds.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform-Specific Optimization: Tailors storyboards for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts, considering aspect ratios, durations, and optimal content lengths.
  • Data-Driven Hook Formulas: Employs proven "hook formulas" and the "3-second rule" to maximize viewer retention.
  • Use Case: Generate a shot-by-shot storyboard for a 30-second TikTok video promoting a new productivity app, focusing on a "stop-scrolling" hook and a clear demonstration of the app's core benefit.

Quick Start

Create a storyboard for a 15-second Instagram Reel about a new coffee shop, using the "Number hook" formula.

Frequently Asked Questions about storyboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a storyboard for a TikTok video that retains viewer attention?

Create a TikTok storyboard by generating a shot-by-shot script that uses data-backed hook formulas and the 3-second rule to maximize viewer retention. The storyboard specifies visual generation for each shot and adheres to platform-specific durations and aspect ratios.

What is the best way to structure a 15-second Instagram Reel storyboard?

The best way to structure an Instagram Reel storyboard is by using proven hook formulas, such as the Number hook, to capture attention immediately. The storyboard details each shot visually while optimizing for the platform's specific aspect ratio and optimal content length.

Can I generate storyboards optimized for both YouTube Shorts and Reels?

Yes, you can generate storyboards optimized for both YouTube Shorts and Reels. The process tailors the shot-by-shot layout and script structure to meet the specific aspect ratios, durations, and optimal content lengths required by each short-form video platform.

Do I need web search to build a data-driven hook for social media video production?

Web search is used to gather data-backed hook formulas and script structures for social media video production. This information helps optimize the shot-by-shot storyboard for maximum viewer retention on platforms like TikTok and Reels.

How does visual generation work when creating a shot-by-shot storyboard?

Visual generation creates a distinct visual reference for each individual shot within the storyboard. These generated visuals are arranged according to specific layout guidelines on a design canvas to map out the short-form video production flow.