DepthHQ Script Framework Templates

5 Proven Structures for Every Video Type

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FRAMEWORK 1: THE LISTICLE

When to use: High-volume search terms, easy production, great for beginners. Title format: "X [Things/Tools/Mistakes] That [Promise]"

Structure:

HOOK (15 sec): Tease the most surprising item on the list
INTRO (15 sec): Why this list matters (1-2 sentences, NO "welcome to my channel")
ITEM 1: Solid but not the best. Gets viewers oriented.
ITEM 2: Your BEST item. Viewers stay for the payoff.
ITEMS 3-5: Strong supporting items with specific examples
ITEM 6-7: Final items, ending on a high note
CTA (15 sec): Subscribe + affiliate/resource mention

Fill-in Template:

[HOOK]: Did you know that {surprising_fact_about_last_item}?

{Number} {things} that {promise}. Let's get into it.

Number {1}: {Item Name}
{Why this matters in 2-3 sentences}
{Specific example, number, or data point}
{How to use this / where to find it}
[VISUAL CUE: Show {relevant graphic}]

[Repeat for each item]

If you found this useful, subscribe for more {niche} content every {schedule}.
{Affiliate mention}: I use {tool} for {purpose}. Link in the description.

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FRAMEWORK 2: THE TUTORIAL

When to use: Highest search traffic. Viewers actively searching "how to." Title format: "How to [Achieve Result] [Qualifier]"

Structure:

HOOK (10 sec): Show the END RESULT first
REQUIREMENTS (20 sec): Tools/accounts needed
STEP 1-N: Sequential walkthrough with demonstrations
COMMON MISTAKES: What goes wrong at each step
RESULT: Show completed output again
CTA: Tool affiliate link + next tutorial

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FRAMEWORK 3: THE EXPLAINER

When to use: Authority building, complex topics simplified. Title format: "How [Topic] Actually Works"

Structure:

HOOK (10 sec): Counterintuitive fact or common misconception
SIMPLE VERSION (30 sec): Explain like I'm 12
REAL VERSION (5-8 min): Add layers of complexity one at a time
WHY IT MATTERS: Connect to viewer's goals
TAKEAWAY: What to do with this knowledge

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FRAMEWORK 4: THE COMPARISON

When to use: Affiliate revenue. Viewers close to purchase decision. Title format: "[X] vs [Y]: Which Is Better?"

Structure:

HOOK: "I tested both for 30 days. One is clearly better."
OVERVIEW: Brief intro of both options
COMPARISON: Category by category (price, features, quality, ease)
VERDICT: Who should choose X, who should choose Y
CTA: Affiliate links for both (let viewer decide)

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FRAMEWORK 5: THE STORY

When to use: Highest retention. Personal experiments, case studies. Title format: "I [Did Something] for [Time]"

Structure:

HOOK: Tease the result (don't spoil)
SETUP: Why you did this, what you expected
JOURNEY: Chronological with data at each stage
TURNING POINT: The moment things changed
RESULTS: Concrete numbers, screenshots, proof
LESSONS: 3-5 actionable takeaways

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Each framework includes a complete example script in the course (Module 4). © 2026 DepthHQ. For personal use by enrolled students only.