Killer hooks prompt

A social-first short video hook prompt for pattern breaks, curiosity gaps, visible problem-solution moments, and high-retention opening shots.

Best for

Creator education videos, talking-head hooks, and hook A/B tests

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How to create killer HOOKS for your videos

by Connor Newell

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Killer hooks prompt

Video description

A vertical creator-education hook where a person steps into frame, points at a visible problem, cuts to the mistake, then shows the corrected version side by side.

Video summary

Pattern-break creator hook with visible mistake, corrected version, and confident payoff.

Universal prompt

Not sure which platform to use? Copy this universal version

Vertical creator hook video, creator steps into frame and points to a visual problem, close-up of the mistake, corrected version shown side by side, confident eye contact, punchy handheld movement, clear body language, bright room light, quick final reveal, avoid rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, cuts that break demonstration logic.

Platform prompts

Using Veo, Runway, Seedance, or another platform? Copy the optimized version

VeoRunwayKlingSora即梦 (Seedance)

Veo

Create a 9-second Veo-ready video. Vertical creator hook video, creator steps into frame and points to a visual problem, close-up of the mistake, corrected version shown side by side, confident eye contact, punchy handheld movement, clear body language, bright room light, quick final reveal, avoid rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, cuts that break demonstration logic. Keep the scene stable, motion readable, and lighting consistent from shot to shot.

durationSeconds: 9aspectRatio: 9:16

Runway

Runway video prompt: Vertical creator hook video, creator steps into frame and points to a visual problem, close-up of the mistake, corrected version shown side by side, confident eye contact, punchy handheld movement, clear body language, bright room light, quick final reveal, avoid rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, cuts that break demonstration logic. Prioritize clean subject continuity, polished camera motion, and a readable edit rhythm.

durationSeconds: 9aspectRatio: 9:16

Kling

Kling video prompt, 9 seconds: Vertical creator hook video, creator steps into frame and points to a visual problem, close-up of the mistake, corrected version shown side by side, confident eye contact, punchy handheld movement, clear body language, bright room light, quick final reveal, avoid rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, cuts that break demonstration logic. Use precise motion cues, consistent anatomy or geometry, and controlled transitions.

Negative: rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, broken demonstration logic

durationSeconds: 9aspectRatio: 9:16

Sora

Sora cinematic prompt: Vertical creator hook video, creator steps into frame and points to a visual problem, close-up of the mistake, corrected version shown side by side, confident eye contact, punchy handheld movement, clear body language, bright room light, quick final reveal, avoid rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, cuts that break demonstration logic. Preserve the visual logic, camera continuity, environmental detail, and natural pacing across the full sequence.

durationSeconds: 9aspectRatio: 9:16

即梦 (Seedance)

Seedance prompt, 8 seconds, multi-shot ready: Vertical creator hook video, creator steps into frame and points to a visual problem, close-up of the mistake, corrected version shown side by side, confident eye contact, punchy handheld movement, clear body language, bright room light, quick final reveal, avoid rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, cuts that break demonstration logic. Keep actions readable, transitions clean, and the final frame stable.

Negative: rambling setup, unreadable overlays, over-acted expressions, face flicker, broken demonstration logic

durationSeconds: 8aspectRatio: 9:16

Complete storyboard prompt

Copy a shot-by-shot prompt with duration, shot type, visual, sound, and transition

【Shot# 1 | Duration: 4s】
Shot TypeTalking-head pattern break
SceneBright creator workspace
Camera MoveHandheld step-in with quick point gesture
Color ToneBright, confident, clear
VisualThe creator steps into frame, makes eye contact, and points to a visible problem beside them.
SoundPunchy gesture sound and room ambience
TransitionCut
PromptVertical creator hook, person steps into frame and points to a visible problem, bright confident pacing.
【Shot# 2 | Duration: 5s】
Shot TypeSide-by-side proof shot
SceneDesk or demonstration surface
Camera MoveStable close-up with quick insert cuts
Color ToneClean, practical, high contrast
VisualThe mistake appears close-up, then the corrected version is shown side by side before the final reveal.
SoundQuick edit taps and soft ambience
TransitionCut
PromptCreator education hook showing mistake versus corrected version side by side, readable inserts, quick final reveal.

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aspectRatio9:16

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