Video Script Pacing Check
PROAnalyze video script pacing to predict viewer drop-off points, optimize hook strength, and improve audience retention using industry benchmarks.
Example Usage
“I’m creating a 9-minute Photoshop tutorial. My intro is: ‘Hey everyone, welcome to my channel! Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell. Today we’re going to learn how to create a stunning blur effect in Photoshop. This effect is used by professional designers worldwide. If you’re new here, I teach graphic design tips every Tuesday. Let’s get started!’ Is this intro too long? Where will I lose viewers? Give me specific recommendations and a rewritten version.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Target intro length before main content (optimal: 3-5 seconds) | 5 | |
| Viewer type: casual_entertainment, dedicated_learner, professional, general | general | |
| Target timestamp for core message delivery | 15 | |
| Frequency of visual/narrative changes (15-30 seconds recommended) | 25 | |
| Total video duration for drop-off prediction | 7 | |
| Video category: tutorial, storytelling, educational, entertainment, review, product_demo | general |
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- 2025 Retention Rabbit Benchmark Report Critical 55% drop-off within 60-second benchmark and value proposition impact data (18% retention lift)
- How Long Should Your YouTube Intro Be - Vizard Comprehensive analysis of optimal intro length (3-15 seconds) and viewer drop-off patterns
- Digital Media Lab - YouTube Intro Length Data-backed analysis of top-performing channels showing 3-5 second optimal intro length
- The First 10 Seconds - Evolving Digital Guide on hooking viewers in critical first 10-second window with YouTube algorithm impact
- Video Drop-off Rate Analysis - TAGLAB Detailed metrics for understanding video drop-off rates and industry benchmarks
- Understanding Audience Retention - Wistia Research on engagement drop patterns by video length; 1-in-5 viewers abandon within 10 seconds
- Instagram Reel Hooks - Reelmind AI S.C.A.L.E. framework for hook construction and hook diagnostic strategies
- Script Pacing and Why It Matters Explores pacing elements (scene length, dialogue, action) and techniques for effective narrative flow
- Best YouTube Video Analyzer AI Tools Overview of AI tools analyzing hook strength, pacing detection, and retention optimization
- YouTube Analytics Drop-off Patterns - Sociality Practical guide to analyzing YouTube retention curves and interpreting drop-off data