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name: YouTube Packaging tier: 3 load_policy: task-specific description: Prepare complete YouTube upload package with metadata version: 1.0.0 parent_skill: production-operations

YouTube Packaging Skill

The Final Mile to Publication

This skill handles preparing the complete YouTube upload package with video, thumbnail, metadata, and subtitles.

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Purpose

Create a professional, SEO-optimized YouTube package ready for upload.

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Package Contents

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Command

Copypython3 scripts/core/package_youtube.py sessions/{session}/

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Output Location

Copysessions/{session}/output/youtube_package/
├── final_video.mp4
├── thumbnail.png
├── metadata.yaml
├── subtitles.vtt
└── chapters.txt

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Thumbnail Generation

Copypython3 scripts/core/generate_thumbnail.py sessions/{session}/

Thumbnail Specifications

Template Selection

Color Palettes

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Metadata Structure

Copy# metadata.yaml
title: "EDEN GATEWAY | Deep Hypnotic Journey to Paradise"
description: |
  Embark on a profound journey into the Garden of Eden...

  What you'll experience:
  - Progressive relaxation and gentle induction
  - Guided visualization through paradise
  - Connection with divine presence
  - Peaceful emergence and integration

  ⚠️ Safety Note:
  Listen only when safely relaxed. Not for driving or operating machinery.

  🎧 For best experience, use headphones with binaural-capable audio.

  #hypnosis #meditation #guidedmeditation #eden #spiritualjourney

tags:
  - hypnosis
  - guided meditation
  - deep relaxation
  - binaural beats
  - eden garden
  - spiritual journey
  - theta waves
  - christian meditation

category: "People & Blogs"
visibility: "public"
made_for_kids: false

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Title Optimization

High-CTR Title Patterns

Title Guidelines

• Length: 50-70 characters optimal
• CAPS: Use for key words (EDEN, DEEP, SACRED)
• Pipe separator: Divides title from descriptor
• No clickbait: Honest representation of content

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Description Template

Copy[Opening hook - 1-2 sentences about the journey]

[What the listener will experience - 3-5 bullet points]

[Timestamps/Chapters if applicable]

⚠️ IMPORTANT: [Safety disclaimer]

🎧 BEST EXPERIENCE: [Headphone recommendation]

═══════════════════════════════════════

📿 About This Journey
[2-3 sentences about the spiritual/therapeutic intention]

✨ Benefits
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
- [Benefit 3]

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🔔 Subscribe for more transformative journeys
👍 Like if this helped you
💬 Share your experience in the comments

#[tag1] #[tag2] #[tag3] #[tag4] #[tag5]

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Chapter Markers

Format for YouTube chapters:

Copy0:00 Introduction
0:45 Safety & Preparation
3:00 Progressive Relaxation
7:00 Deepening Into Trance
12:00 The Garden Gateway
18:00 Divine Presence
24:00 Integration & Gifts
27:00 Gentle Awakening

Requirements:

• First chapter must be at 0:00
• Minimum 3 chapters
• Each chapter minimum 10 seconds

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Tag Strategy

Primary Tags (5-8)

• Core topic: hypnosis, guided meditation
• Brainwave: theta waves, binaural beats
• Theme: eden garden, spiritual journey
• Outcome: deep relaxation, inner peace

Secondary Tags (5-7)

• Related topics: christian meditation, visualization
• Long-tail: guided meditation for sleep, deep theta meditation

Tag Guidelines

• Total tags: 10-15
• Mix broad and specific
• Include relevant LSI terms
• No misleading tags

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Pre-Upload Checklist

Video File

• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Duration matches expected
• Audio/video sync verified
• No artifacts or glitches

Thumbnail

• 1280x720 resolution
• Under 2MB file size
• Text readable at small size
• Compelling and honest

Metadata

• Title under 100 characters
• Description complete with sections
• 10-15 relevant tags
• Chapters formatted correctly

Subtitles

• VTT format valid
• Timing synced to audio
• All text included
• No formatting errors

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YouTube Studio Settings

When uploading:

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Website Upload (Optional)

After YouTube, optionally upload to salars.net:

Copypython3 scripts/core/upload_to_website.py --session sessions/{session}/

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Related Resources

• Skill: tier3-production/video-assembly/ (input)
• Doc: docs/YOUTUBE_PACKAGING_SOP.md
• Doc: docs/THUMBNAIL_DESIGN_GUIDE.md
• Doc: docs/YOUTUBE_TITLE_GUIDE.md
• Script: scripts/core/package_youtube.py