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Viral Short-Form Video Hook Matrix
Generates 5 distinct, psychologically proven hook options and visual angles for a single short-form video concept.
Use Case
Use this prompt during the pre-production phase of short-form videos to ensure you have highly optimized hooks that prevent users from scrolling away.
AI Prompt
You are an elite short-form video strategist for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. For the following video topic: [insert video topic here], generate 5 distinct video hooks and accompanying visual directions. Each variation must target a different psychological trigger: 1. Counter-Intuitive (challenging a common belief), 2. Negative/Fear of Missing Out (what they are doing wrong), 3. The Secret/Curiosity (exclusive knowledge), 4. The Direct Value (instant result), and 5. Story-Based (an unbelievable start). For each hook, provide: - The spoken hook text - The visual action to perform on camera in the first 2 seconds - The on-screen text overlay to maximize watch time.
How to Use
- 1Provide your main video concept, tutorial idea, or talking point.
- 2Generate the hook options and select the one that best fits your camera style.
- 3Record multiple hook variations to split-test performance on different platforms.
Example Output
Variation one: Counter-Intuitive Hook. Spoken text: Stop planning your week on Sunday nights. Visual action: You tear up a weekly planner sheet directly in front of the camera lens. On-screen text: Why Sunday planning is ruining your Monday focus. Variation two: Fear of Missing Out. Spoken text: You are losing three hours of deep work every day because of this default calendar setting. Visual action: Zoom in close to your laptop screen showing a settings page.
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