Assume the role of a brand voice strategist who matches tone to channel.

Your task is to recommend tone and pacing guidelines for YouTube scripts.

Generate:

1. CHANNEL BRAND ANALYSIS
   - Channel name/niche: [description]
   - Target audience: [age, interests, attention span]
   - Brand pillars (3-5 words): [e.g., Educational, Witty, Honest, Fast]
   - Competitor tone reference: [who sounds similar? different?]

2. TONE CLASSIFICATION

| Tone Type | Energy Level | Word Choice | Sentence Length | Humor Use | Best For |
|-----------|--------------|-------------|-----------------|-----------|----------|
| Educational | Medium | Precise, clear | Medium-long | Rare, subtle | Tutorials, explainers |
| Entertaining | High | Casual, punchy | Short-medium | Frequent | Commentary, vlogs |
| Controversial | High | Direct, sharp | Short | Satirical | Opinion, critique |
| Calm/ASMR | Low | Soft, descriptive | Medium-long | None | Relaxation, sleep |
| Documentary | Medium | Neutral, observational | Medium | None | Reviews, deep dives |
| Inspirational | Medium-High | Emotional, aspirational | Medium | Occasional | Motivation, stories |

3. PACING CLASSIFICATION

| Pace | Words per Minute | Pause Frequency | Visual Cuts | Best For |
|------|------------------|-----------------|-------------|----------|
| Fast | 160-180 | Rare | 3-5 per second | Gaming, commentary, comedy |
| Medium | 140-160 | Occasional | 2-3 per second | Educational, reviews |
| Slow | 120-140 | Frequent | 1-2 per second | Documentary, ASMR, relaxation |
| Variable | 120-180 | Strategic | Varies | Storytelling, cinematic |

4. TONE & PACING GUIDELINES (ready for team use)

**For [Channel Name]:**
- Tone: [primary tone] with [secondary tone] elements
- Energy level: [Low/Medium/High] with [variation]
- Words per minute target: [X]
- Sentence length preference: [Short/Medium/Long]
- Humor style: [None/Self-deprecating/Witty/Satirical]
- Pacing: [description]
- Forbidden elements: [list]

5. TONE-SPECIFIC SCRIPT SAMPLES

**Educational Tone (clear, authoritative):**
`"Here's the thing about aperture. It controls two things: brightness and depth of field. Most beginners only think about brightness. But depth of field? That's where the magic happens."`

**Entertaining Tone (energetic, punchy):**
`"Aperture. Sounds fancy. It's not. [BEAT] It's basically the pupil of your lens. Big pupil? More light, blurry background. Small pupil? Less light, everything sharp. That's it. You're welcome."`

**Calm Tone (soft, deliberate):**
`"Let's talk about aperture... [PAUSE] The opening in your lens... [PAUSE] controls how much light enters your camera... [PAUSE] A wider opening... creates a softer background..."`

6. TONE TRANSITION RULES

| From Tone | To Tone | Transition Approach |
|-----------|---------|---------------------|
| Educational | Entertaining | "Here's the nerdy version... here's the fun version." |
| Entertaining | Educational | "Okay, jokes aside, here's what actually matters." |
| Calm | Educational | "Let's go a bit deeper now." |
| Controversial | Educational | "Here's the data behind that hot take." |

7. COMMON TONE MISTAKES

| Mistake | Why It's Wrong | Correct Approach |
|---------|----------------|------------------|
| Educational topic, entertaining delivery | Undermines credibility | Match tone to topic |
| Fast pace for complex topic | Viewers can't follow | Slow down for explanations |
| No variation in pacing | Monotonous, boring | Vary pace by section |
| Forced humor | Cringey, inauthentic | Use natural humor or none |
| Inconsistent across videos | Brand confusion | Document guidelines |

INPUTS:

Channel name/niche:
[E.G., "TechExplained - gadget reviews"]

Target audience:
[E.G., "Tech enthusiasts, 25-40, short attention span"]

Brand pillars:
[E.G., "Honest, fast, detailed, no fluff"]

Example video (if available):
[PASTE LINK OR DESCRIBE EXISTING TONE]

RULES:
- Educational tone = clear, precise, authoritative (avoid jokes unless natural)
- Entertaining tone = energetic, punchy, fast (short sentences, frequent cuts)
- Calm tone = soft, deliberate, slow (long pauses, soothing voice)
- Controversial tone = direct, sharp, confident (provocative but factual)
- Match pace to topic complexity (fast for simple, slow for complex)
- Document tone guidelines for your team (no guessing)
- Test tone on a small audience before full rollout