storyboard

Create shot-by-shot storyboards for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts videos.

2|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kvm9-dev/susanoo --skill storyboard-kvm9-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: storyboard
Source: https://github.com/kvm9-dev/susanoo/tree/main/.local/secondary_skills/storyboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kvm9-dev/susanoo --skill storyboard-kvm9-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of creating high-retention, platform-ready short-form video plans by turning your idea into shot-by-shot storyboards that optimize for the first seconds of viewing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retention-first storyboarding: Builds hooks and pacing around measurable early retention (including the 3-second rule) rather than generic film conventions.
  • Platform-specific specs & safe zones: Adapts timing, framing (center safe zone), and output expectations for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
  • Ready-to-shoot templates: Provides structure for organic shorts and UGC direct-response ads, including named hook formulas and a shot table format.
  • Production-ready guidance: Covers cuts cadence, caption strategy, audio guidance, and A/B testing variables for hook and proof timing.

Quick Start

Ask the storyboard skill to create a shot-by-shot storyboard for a TikTok UGC ad targeting a 21–34 second sweet spot, using a specified hook type and including on-screen text plus VO for each shot.

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 UGC ad that maximizes early retention?

Short-form video storyboarding requires applying platform-specific timing and resolution constraints alongside hook rules like a 0–2 second trigger and 3-second retention target. You build a shot table containing on-screen text, voiceover, and production guidance for each cut.

What's the best way to structure short-form video hooks for Instagram Reels?

The best way to structure Instagram Reels hooks is to use named hook formulas that trigger within the first 0–2 seconds and hit 3-second retention targets. This ensures pacing and framing align with platform safe zones for maximum viewer retention.

Can I use this storyboarding approach for both organic YouTube Shorts and direct-response UGC ads?

Yes, this storyboarding approach supports both organic short-form video structure and direct-response UGC ad frameworks. It adapts to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts by applying platform-specific timing and resolution constraints to the shot table.

How do I plan A/B testing variables for short-form video ad scripts?

Plan A/B testing variables for short-form video ad scripts by defining hook and proof timing in your storyboard. Structure shot tables with specific cuts cadence, caption strategy, and audio guidance so you can swap hook formulas and test different 3-second retention targets.

Does short-form video storyboarding require specific resolution and safe zone framing?

Yes, short-form video storyboarding requires specific platform timing and resolution constraints. It adapts framing to center safe zones for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, ensuring on-screen text and visual hooks stay within visible boundaries across different devices.