A video script template for the 60-second videos you film yourself
Write what you'll say beside what's on screen, read it aloud, then film your 60 seconds.
60-second video script
The script
Read it aloud with a timer before you film. Over 60 seconds? Cut a point.
| Part | Seconds | What you say | On screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook | 0 to 3 | One line that names the problem or the payoff. Say it before anything else. | The hook as large text over your face. |
| Why it matters | 3 to 10 | One or two sentences on why this matters to the person watching. | Your face, close up. |
| Point 1 | 10 to 25 | The first point, in a sentence you'd say to a client. | A caption keyword, or B-roll of what you describe. |
| Point 2 | 25 to 40 | The second point. Use an example from your work. | B-roll, or a cut to a new angle. |
| Point 3 | 40 to 50 | The third point, or the one thing people get wrong. | Your face again. |
| Call to action | 50 to 60 | The one thing to do next: follow, comment a word, or book a call. | Your name and handle, or a pointer to your link in bio. |
| Caption | The hook again, one line of context and the same call to action. |
Example: a script for a property agent
Filled in by a made-up property agent.
Example
3 things to fix before a viewing
| Part | What you say | On screen |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | Three things buyers notice in the first ten seconds of a viewing. | 3 things buyers notice first |
| Why it matters | You can't change the floor plan this week. You can change these. | Your face, close up. |
| Point 1 | The smell at the front door. Open the windows an hour before, and skip the scented candles. | B-roll: a window opening. |
| Point 2 | The light. Turn every light on, even at noon, and open the blinds all the way. | B-roll: lights coming on. |
| Point 3 | The kitchen counter. Clear it completely. Tidy isn't enough. | Your face again. |
| Call to action | Selling this year? Comment VIEWING and I'll send you my full checklist. | Your name and handle. |
| Caption | Three fixes before your next viewing. Comment VIEWING for the full checklist. |
Write it, then edit what you film, in Postmosis
Postmosis drafts the script and its caption, and splits it into the shots to film. Upload what you film and the video editor cuts the pauses and adds captions.
See the video editor
From blank page to filming
Write the points first
Then write the hook: the line that makes someone stay for them.
Read it aloud
Say it at your normal pace. If a line trips you up, rewrite it the way you'd say it.
Film one part at a time
Each part is its own take, and the gaps are easy to cut out afterwards.
Common questions
Start my weekHow long should a short video script be?
As long as it takes to say in the time you want. The free script length calculator on this site times it for you.
Can I use it for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Shorts can now run up to three minutes, but a shorter script is easier to film well.
Should I read the script on camera?
Read it through a few times, then film each part from memory or from the free teleprompter on this site.
What goes in the On screen column?
Anything the viewer sees: text on screen, B-roll, a new angle or your face. Writing it down stops you filming 60 seconds of only your face.
Can I download it?
Yes, for Google Sheets or Excel. Or press Copy and paste it into a doc.
Sources
- YouTube Help: Understand three-minute YouTube Shorts, read 28 October 2026
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