Reel Autopsy — AI Skill for Diagnosing Underperforming Short-Form Videos

Reel Autopsy is a Claude AI skill that diagnoses why a short-form video underperformed. It builds a beat-by-beat timeline, scores the video on 7 checkpoints (Hook, Promise, Relevance, Pacing, Payoff, Loop, Share Trigger), names the primary cause of death, and delivers 3 rewritten hooks plus a complete tightened reshoot script.

What it produces

• A verdict naming the cause of death and the exact timestamp
• Beat-by-beat timeline with risk ratings for every moment
• 7 checkpoint scores, each backed by a specific line from the video
• 3 rewritten hooks on different angles (result-first, mistake callout, curiosity gap)
• A tightened reshoot script with cuts marked and explained
• Works with or without analytics — stats make it sharper, but aren't required

Who it's for

Short-form creators who had a video underperform. Agencies reviewing client content. Editors who want a second opinion before posting. Also works as a pre-post script check before filming.

How to use

Upload SKILL.md and the included checkpoints reference file to a Claude Project. Share a video link or paste a script. Say "why did this flop?" No code, no monthly fee.

Also available in the Video Repurpose Kit bundle (all 6 skills, save 40%).