# UGC video generation Human Guide

## What This Is For
Generate authentic user-generated content (UGC) style videos using the each::sense API. It gives the agent a clearer input/output frame for content production: what context to ask for, what decisions to make, and what usable artifact to return.

Use this as a human-readable version of the UGC video generation agent skill. It is meant for marketers, operators, founders, and other non-coders who want the workflow without reading agent-specific implementation instructions.

## When To Use This
- Use this when you need a repeatable process for UGC video generation.
- Use this when the task needs judgment, examples, constraints, or a clear output format rather than a one-off prompt.
- Use this when you want to hand an AI assistant enough context to produce a usable marketing artifact.

## When Not To Use This
- Do not use this when you only need a quick factual answer.
- Do not use this when the work depends on private data you cannot share with the assistant.
- Do not use this as a replacement for legal, compliance, financial, or medical review.

## What You Need Before Starting
- The goal or business outcome you want.
- The audience, customer segment, or market context.
- Any source material the assistant should respect, such as notes, briefs, examples, URLs, or brand guidance.
- Constraints such as tone, length, channel, deadline, region, or approval requirements.
- A clear definition of what a good final answer should look like.

## Step-By-Step Workflow
1. State the job clearly: "Use the UGC video generation guide to help me with..."
2. Add context: audience, goal, offer, channel, source material, and constraints.
3. Ask the assistant to identify missing inputs before producing the final output.
4. Have the assistant follow the skill-specific guidance below.
5. Review the result against the final checklist and ask for revisions where needed.

## Skill-Specific Guidance
- **Testimonial Videos**: Talking head style content with genuine-feeling endorsements
- **Unboxing Videos**: First impressions and product reveals
- **Product Reviews**: Honest-feeling assessments and demonstrations
- **Before/After Content**: Transformation reveals and comparisons
- **Tutorial Videos**: How-to and instructional content
- **Day-in-Life**: Lifestyle content featuring products naturally
- **Get Ready With Me (GRWM)**: Personal routine content
- **Reaction Videos**: Authentic responses and first impressions
- Request "iPhone footage" or "phone camera quality" in prompts
- Include natural lighting variations (window light, bathroom lighting)
- Allow for slight camera shake or imperfect framing
- Show real environments with some clutter or personalization

## Decision Points And Nuance
The original skill emphasizes: Overview, Quick Start, UGC Video Formats, Use Case Examples, Testimonial Video (Talking Head), Product Unboxing, Before/After Transformation, Tutorial/How-To, Review Style, Day in the Life.

Use these questions to steer the work:
- What is the intended audience or buyer?
- What source material must be preserved?
- What should the assistant optimize for: clarity, persuasion, accuracy, speed, creativity, or conversion?
- What examples represent the desired quality bar?
- What should the assistant avoid?

## Common Mistakes
- | 400 Bad Request | Malformed request body | Check JSON syntax and required parameters |
- | `requires_response` | boolean | Whether a response is required to proceed |

## Copy-And-Paste Prompt
```text
Use the UGC video generation human guide.

My goal:
[Describe the business outcome]

Audience:
[Describe who this is for]

Context and source material:
[Paste notes, examples, links, or existing copy]

Constraints:
[Tone, length, channel, timeline, must-include items, must-avoid items]

Before producing the final output, ask me for any missing information that would materially improve the result.
```

## Final Checklist
- [ ] The output matches the original goal.
- [ ] The audience and context are reflected in the answer.
- [ ] Important constraints and source material were preserved.
- [ ] The assistant made the relevant decisions explicit.
- [ ] The final artifact is ready to use, review, or hand to the next person.

## Source
This guide was generated from the eachlabs/skills skill entry for `ugc-video-generation`.

## Source Skill Notes
These notes preserve the nuance from the original skill. Use them as supporting reference when the workflow above feels too generic.

# UGC Video Generation

Generate authentic user-generated content (UGC) style videos using the each::sense API. Create testimonials, unboxing videos, product reviews, tutorials, and selfie-style content that feels natural and relatable.

## Overview

UGC videos are characterized by their authentic, casual feel - as if recorded by a real person on their phone. This skill enables you to generate:

- **Testimonial Videos**: Talking head style content with genuine-feeling endorsements
- **Unboxing Videos**: First impressions and product reveals
- **Product Reviews**: Honest-feeling assessments and demonstrations
- **Before/After Content**: Transformation reveals and comparisons
- **Tutorial Videos**: How-to and instructional content
- **Day-in-Life**: Lifestyle content featuring products naturally
- **Get Ready With Me (GRWM)**: Personal routine content
- **Reaction Videos**: Authentic responses and first impressions

## Quick Start

```bash
curl -X POST "https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a UGC testimonial video of a woman in her 30s talking about how this skincare product changed her skin. Casual iPhone footage look, natural lighting, filmed in her bathroom. She should be excited but genuine."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'
```

## UGC Video Formats

| Format | Description | Best For |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| Testimonial | Talking head, direct to camera | Product endorsements, service reviews |
| Unboxing | First-time product reveal | E-commerce, subscription boxes, tech |
| Tutorial | Step-by-step demonstration | Beauty, DIY, software, cooking |
| Review | In-depth product assessment | Electronics, apps, services |
| Before/After | Transformation reveal | Fitness, beauty, home improvement |
| Day-in-Life | Lifestyle integration | Wellness, productivity, fashion |
| GRWM | Personal routine showcase | Beauty, fashion, lifestyle |
| Reaction | First impression response | Entertainment, products, reveals |

## Use Case Examples

### 1. Testimonial Video (Talking Head)

Generate a genuine-feeling customer testimonial.

```bash
curl -X POST "https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a UGC testimonial video. A young professional man in his late 20s sits on his couch, talking directly to camera. He shares how the meal prep service saved him hours every week. iPhone selfie camera angle, living room setting with natural window light. Casual clothes, authentic delivery - not scripted feeling. He should occasionally look away thinking, then back at camera. 15-20 seconds."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'
```

### 2. Product Unboxing

Create an authentic unboxing experience video.

```bash
curl -X POST "https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate an unboxing video UGC style. A college-age woman opens a subscription beauty box on her bed. POV angle showing her hands and reactions. She pulls items out one by one, showing genuine excitement and surprise. Natural bedroom lighting, casual setting with some clutter visible. She comments on each product as she discovers it. iPhone footage aesthetic, 20-25 seconds."}],
    "model": "eachsense/beta",
    "stream": true,
    "mode": "max"
  }'
```