Video Script Timer: Estimate Script Length & Video Duration

Estimate your script’s length and plan your video with this script timer.

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Make Better Videos with Our Script Timer

Video script writing can be tough, but even after you’re done writing your draft, there are other important details to keep in mind. How long will it take to read your script? How does your script length change if you’re a fast talker or a slow speaker? Our script timer takes all the mystery out of video script writing. Plug your script into our easy-to-use tool and select your reading speed to discover your script’s length. When you know how long your script will be, you can make more informed decisions when creating your video. Try it out! Or if you’d like help writing your script, give the Vidyard AI Script Generator a try instead.

How to Write a Script for Video

Not sure how to get started? Here are a few tips on how to write a script for video.

Create a brief or storyboard outlining the video’s key points and goals
Write your script to sound natural and conversational
Keep your script short while still conveying key ideas
Write for your audience; a script for a product demo video will be different than a script for a webinar
Tell a story to connect with your viewers and keep them engaged

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