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Cinematic Script Writer

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  • Updated February 10, 2026
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cinematic-script-writer is a Claude Code skill that generates cinematic scripts, character consistency sheets, and AI video prompts for developers building generative media pipelines with tools like Midjourney, Sora, and

About

cinematic-script-writer is a Claude Code skill (version 1.4.0) for professional cinematic scripts aimed at AI video generation pipelines. It produces story contexts with character consistency sheets, voice profiles, image prompts for Midjourney, Sora, and Veo, plus cinematography guidance covering camera angles, lighting, and color grading. The skill also supports anachronism detection and optional Google Drive script saves, requiring Node.js per metadata. Developers and creative technologists reach for cinematic-script-writer when a generative video workflow needs shot-level structure instead of ad-hoc prompt strings.

  • Generates full cinematic scripts optimized for AI video generation
  • Creates and manages story contexts with characters, era, and settings
  • Produces character consistency sheets and voice profiles
  • Performs anachronism detection for era-accurate storytelling
  • Saves scripts and assets directly to Google Drive

Cinematic Script Writer by the numbers

  • 759 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +11 installs in the week ending Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Ranked #322 of 1,335 Generative Media skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Security screen: HIGH risk (skills.sh audit)
  • Data as of Aug 4, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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How do you write cinematic scripts for AI video tools?

Generate professional cinematic scripts, character consistency sheets, image prompts and cinematography guidance for AI video tools like Midjourney, Sora and Veo.

Who is it for?

Developers building AI video pipelines who need structured scripts and consistent character prompts for Sora, Veo, or Midjourney.

Skip if: Traditional film production logistics, code-only backend tasks, or teams not using generative video or image tools.

When should I use this skill?

The user wants cinematic scripts, character sheets, cinematography guidance, or AI video image prompts for generative tools.

What you get

Cinematic scripts, character consistency sheets, voice profiles, image prompts, and cinematography shot notes.

  • Cinematic script documents
  • Character consistency sheets
  • AI image and video prompts

By the numbers

  • Skill version 1.4.0
  • Targets 3 generative tools: Midjourney, Sora, and Veo

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

Cinematic Script Writer

Create professional cinematic scripts for AI video generation with character consistency and cinematography knowledge.

Installation

# Install via npm
npm install -g cinematic-script-writer

# Or install via OpenClaw CLI
openclaw skills install cinematic-script-writer

CLI Usage

Context Management

Create and manage story contexts with characters, era, and settings:

# Create a new story context
cinematic-script create-context --name "My Story" --era "Ancient India" --period "Ramayana Era"

# List all saved contexts
cinematic-script list-contexts

# Get a specific context
cinematic-script get-context --id <context-id>

# Delete a context
cinematic-script delete-context --id <context-id>

Story Generation

Generate story ideas and create cinematic scripts:

# Generate story ideas for a context
cinematic-script generate-ideas --context-id <context-id> --count 3

# Create a full cinematic script from an idea
cinematic-script create-script --context-id <context-id> --idea-id <idea-id>

# Generate YouTube metadata for a script
cinematic-script generate-metadata --script-id <script-id>

Cinematography Reference

Access camera angles, lighting, and shot type databases:

# List all camera angles
cinematic-script list-angles

# List all camera movements
cinematic-script list-movements

# List all shot types
cinematic-script list-shots

# Get camera setup recommendation
cinematic-script suggest-camera --scene-type "dialogue" --mood "dramatic"

# Get lighting suggestions
cinematic-script suggest-lighting --scene-type "interior" --mood "mysterious"

# Get color grading suggestions
cinematic-script suggest-grading --genre "action"

# Search cinematography database
cinematic-script search --query "low angle lighting"

Character Consistency

Create character references and validate prompts:

# Create a character reference sheet
cinematic-script create-character-ref --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --visual "Purple rakshasa with golden eyes" --era "Ancient" --style "Pixar 3D"

# Create a voice profile for dialogue consistency
cinematic-script create-voice --character-id "char1" --name "Kutil" --personality "Mischievous, witty" --age "adult" --role "protagonist"

# Validate a prompt for anachronisms
cinematic-script validate-prompt --prompt "Your prompt here" --character-ids "char1,char2" --context-id <context-id>

Storage

Save projects to Google Drive or local storage:

# Connect to Google Drive
cinematic-script connect-drive

# Connect to local storage
cinematic-script connect-local

# Check storage connection status
cinematic-script storage-status

# Save project to storage
cinematic-script save --title "My Story" --context-id <context-id> --script-id <script-id>

Storage implementation details:

  • Google Drive: Uses Google OAuth2 for authentication. Credentials are stored securely in memory.
  • Local Storage: Saves to the user's downloads folder as fallback.
  • Library: Uses googleapis for Google Drive integration.

Export

Export scripts in various formats:

# Export as Markdown (default)
cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format markdown

# Export as JSON
cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format json

# Export as plain text
cinematic-script export --script-id <script-id> --format text

Features

  • Story Context Management: Create and manage story settings, characters, and eras
  • Story Idea Generation: Generate multiple story concepts with hooks and twists
  • Cinematic Script Writing: Full scripts with camera angles, lighting, and shot types
  • Character Consistency: Reference sheets and voice profiles for consistent characters
  • Environment Consistency: Era-appropriate style guides and anachronism detection
  • YouTube Metadata: Generate titles, descriptions, and SEO tags
  • Storage Integration: Save to Google Drive or local storage
  • Export Options: JSON, Markdown, or plain text formats

When to Use

  • Writing cinematic scripts or screenplays
  • Creating stories with characters for animation/video
  • Generating image/video prompts for AI tools (Midjourney, Sora, Veo, Runway)
  • Getting cinematography guidance (camera angles, lighting, color grading)
  • Maintaining character consistency across scenes
  • Saving script projects to Google Drive

Cinematography Reference

Camera Angles

AngleEmotional ImpactBest For
Eye-levelConnection, equality, neutralityDialogue, emotional moments
Low-anglePower, dominance, heroismVillain reveals, hero moments
High-angleVulnerability, weakness, overviewDefeat, establishing scale
Bird-eyeInsignificance, detachment, patternsEpic scale, isolation
Worm-eyeAwe, grandeur, overwhelming presenceMonuments, giants, deities
Dutch angleUnease, disorientation, tensionChaos, dreams, horror
OverheadOmniscience, surveillanceTable scenes, fight choreography
Shoulder-levelIntimate, casual, documentary feelWalking conversations
Hip-levelCowboy feel, casual tensionWesterns, standoffs
Knee-levelChildlike perspective, groundingChildren's stories, humility

Camera Movements

MovementEffectUse For
StaticStability, observationContemplation, portraits
PanRevealing spaceFollowing action horizontally
TiltRevealing heightFollowing vertical action
DollyImmersion, intimacyMoving toward/away from subject
TruckFollowing actionSide-to-side parallel movement
CraneEpic scale, dramaSweeping reveals, transitions
HandheldUrgency, realismDocumentary, action, chaos
SteadicamSmooth floatingFollowing through space, dreams
ZoomSudden focus, surpriseDramatic emphasis, comedy
Rack-focusRevealing connectionsShifting attention between subjects

Shot Types

ShotFramingEmotional Impact
EstablishingWide locationSets scene, geography, time
Wide/FullSubject + surroundingsContext, environment, scale
MediumWaist upDialogue, body language
Close-upHead/shouldersEmotion, reaction, intimacy
Extreme close-upDetail only (eyes, hands)Intense emotion, symbolism
Over-shoulderPast one subject to anotherConversation, perspective
POVCharacter's viewImmersion, subjectivity
InsertObject detailPlot info, symbolism
Two-shotTwo subjects togetherRelationship, tension

Lighting Techniques

TechniqueMoodBest For
Three-pointProfessional, balancedDialogue, interviews
High-keyHappy, optimistic, brightComedy, commercials
Low-keyDramatic, mysteriousDrama, horror, noir
Golden-hourRomantic, nostalgic, magicalRomance, emotional moments
Blue-hourMelancholic, mysteriousUrban, cityscapes
ChiaroscuroDramatic contrastArt films, period pieces
Rim/backlightSeparation, etherealSilhouettes, divine presence
PracticalRealistic, naturalCandles, fires, lamps
God-raysDivine, revelationSpiritual moments, forests
NeonUrban, futuristicCyberpunk, nightlife

Color Grading

StyleLookGenre
Teal-orangeBlockbuster cinematicAction, sci-fi
NoirHigh-contrast desaturatedCrime, mystery
Vintage/sepiaWarm, nostalgicPeriod pieces, memory
PastelSoft, dreamyRomance, coming-of-age
Bleach bypassDesaturated, grittyWar, thriller
Cross-processSurreal colorsMusic videos, dreams

Image Prompt Format

When generating image prompts for AI tools:

[Shot type] [camera angle] of [subject doing action], [visual style] style,
[lighting technique], [composition rule], [color grading],
[era-appropriate details], [mood keywords], highly detailed, cinematic

Example:

Low-angle close-up of Kutil the purple rakshasa with mischievous golden eyes,
Pixar 3D style, dramatic underlighting with rim light, rule-of-thirds composition,
warm golden color grading, ancient Lanka palace background with ornate pillars,
playful yet mysterious mood, highly detailed, cinematic, 8k

Output Structure

When saving a project, the following files are generated:

Story Title/
├── 00_INDEX.md           # Navigation
├── 01_SCRIPT_README.md   # Human-readable script
├── 02_IMAGE_PROMPTS.md   # All AI generation prompts
├── 03_CHARACTER_REFS.md  # Character design guides
├── 04_VOICE_GUIDES.md    # Dialogue consistency guides
├── 05_YOUTUBE_META.md    # Title, description, tags
└── 99_CONTEXT_INFO.md    # Story context and background

Important Rules

1. Always maintain character consistency - include character's full visual description in every image prompt 2. Never include anachronisms - validate props, clothing, objects against the era 3. Match cinematography to emotion - use low angles for power, high angles for vulnerability 4. Include both image and video prompts - image prompts are static, video prompts describe motion 5. Production-ready output - every script should include enough detail for a team to produce it 6. Respect the tone - comedy needs comedic timing; drama needs longer holds on reactions

License

MIT

Author

Praveen Kumar

Related skills

How it compares

Use cinematic-script-writer for structured AI video scripts; use generic copy skills for non-cinematic marketing text only.

FAQ

Which AI video tools does cinematic-script-writer target?

cinematic-script-writer targets Midjourney, Sora, and Veo workflows, producing image prompts, shot contexts, and cinematography notes aligned with each tool's generative video or image pipeline.

What extra outputs does cinematic-script-writer provide?

cinematic-script-writer version 1.4.0 adds character consistency sheets, voice profiles, anachronism detection, and optional Google Drive saves alongside camera, lighting, and color-grading guidance.

Is Cinematic Script Writer safe to install?

skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.

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