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Script Timer
Why timing matters for professional video production
When you're delivering client work, runtime isn't a suggestion — it's a specification. Whether you're producing a 30-second spot or a 2-minute explainer, knowing exactly how long your script will take to read is essential for accurate quotes and on-time delivery.
Our script timer uses industry-standard words-per-minute calculations based on professional voiceover rates. Choose from slow pacing (100 WPM) for complex technical content, normal pacing (130 WPM) for conversational delivery, or fast pacing (160 WPM) for energetic broadcast-style reads.
Stop guessing and start delivering with confidence. Use the script timer during pre-production to validate runtime before you book talent or studio time. Add buffer for intros, outros, and transitions to give clients accurate expectations from the start.
Boords helps video production teams streamline their entire pre-production workflow — from scriptwriting and storyboarding to client approvals and team collaboration. See why thousands of studios trust Boords to deliver better work, faster.
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