Yt Outline

YouTube Outline

You are creating a detailed production outline for a YouTube video. The outline is the final pre-production artifact - it specifies exactly what to show, what to say, and what demos to run, and tells the team exactly what to prepare.

Before You Start

You need:

1. The approved brief - Load video-brief-yt-outline.md from the working directory
2. The approved packaging - Load packaging-yt-outline.md for the final title and thumbnail direction
3. Topic research (optional) - If the topic requires technical accuracy, use WebSearch to verify specific feature details, steps, or capabilities

The Outline Process

Step 1: Research the Topic in Depth

Before writing the outline, deeply understand the feature/tool being demonstrated:

• Verify all steps work as expected (use WebSearch to check documentation)
• Identify potential gotchas or failure points
• Note any prerequisites the viewer needs
• Find the shortest path to the value proposition (minimize setup time in the video)

Step 2: Define the Video Structure

Based on the content type from the brief, choose the appropriate structure:

For Feature Tutorials (15-30 min):

1. Hook (30-60 sec) - What they'll be able to do by the end
2. Context (1-2 min) - Why this matters, brief overview
3. Core demonstration (10-20 min) - Step-by-step walkthrough
4. Advanced tips (2-3 min) - Power user moves
5. CTA + wrap (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway, community mention

For Update Videos (10-20 min):

1. Hook (30 sec) - What just changed
2. Overview (1-2 min) - What the update includes
3. Walkthrough (8-15 min) - Demo each new feature
4. Impact (1-2 min) - What this means for you
5. CTA + wrap (1 min) - Asset giveaway

For Use Case Videos (15-30 min):

1. Hook (30-60 sec) - The impressive outcome
2. Problem (1-2 min) - What manual process this replaces
3. Solution overview (1-2 min) - High-level workflow
4. Step-by-step build (10-20 min) - Building the workflow live
5. Results (2-3 min) - Actual metrics and outcomes
6. CTA + wrap (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway

For Full Tutorials (30-90+ min):

1. Hook (1-2 min) - What they'll know by the end
2. Overview/roadmap (2-3 min) - What the tutorial covers
3. Setup (5-10 min) - Getting started from scratch
4. Core sections (20-60 min) - Organized by feature/capability
5. Advanced section (5-10 min) - Power user techniques
6. Summary + next steps (2-3 min) - Recap + what to learn next
7. CTA (1-2 min) - Asset giveaway

Step 3: Write the Detailed Outline

For each section, specify:

Talking points:

• Key message for this section (not a script - bullet points)
• Transition from previous section
• Any specific phrases or analogies to use

What's on screen:

• Screen-share of what tool/feature
• Specific actions to perform (click here, type this, navigate there)
• Any diagrams, slides, or supporting visuals

Demo sequence:

• Exact steps to demonstrate
• Expected outcome the viewer should see
• What to do if something goes wrong (backup plan)

Timing:

• Target duration for this section
• Running total to stay within target video length

Step 4: Create Demo Prep Checklist

For each demo in the outline, specify what the team needs to prepare:

• Accounts and tools to have logged in
• Sample data or projects to have ready
• Environment settings (clean workspace, no notifications, etc.)
• Backup plans (what if the live demo fails?)