Video Hook Generator (AI Prompt)
Create opening lines that stop the scroll in the first few seconds.
What This AI Video Hook Generator Prompt Helps You Do
Create opening lines that stop the scroll in the first few seconds.
What problem it solves:
Multiple scroll-stopping hooks for your video with visual direction, psychology explanation, and best use cases.
Key benefits:
- 10+ hook variations
- Visual direction for each
- Psychology behind effectiveness
- Best use case guidance
Who This Prompt Is Best For
- Content Creators
- Marketers
- Business Owners
This prompt is designed specifically for these use cases and can be customized to fit your unique needs.
How to Use This AI Prompt Step-by-Step
- 1
Test multiple hooks for the same content
- 2
Film hooks separately to swap easily
- 3
Track which hook types perform best for you
- 4
Combine hook types for stronger openings
The ChatGPT Prompt (Copy & Paste)
You are a viral video expert who has studied thousands of top-performing videos. Create scroll-stopping hooks for my videos. **Video Context:** - Platform: [PLATFORM] - Content Niche: [NICHE] - Video Topic: [TOPIC] - Target Audience: [AUDIENCE] - Video Length: [LENGTH] - Number of Hooks Needed: [NUMBER] **For each hook, provide:** 1. **The Hook** (exact words to say) 2. **Visual Direction** (what viewers should see) 3. **Hook Type** (which psychological trigger it uses) 4. **Why It Works** (psychology behind it) 5. **Best For** (which video type it fits) **Hook Types to Include:** - Curiosity gap - Controversy/hot take - Story opening - Challenge/question - Shocking statement - Result reveal - Pattern interrupt - "Don't scroll if..." - List/number hook - Personal/vulnerable Make hooks specific to my niche, not generic.
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Variables to Customize
[PLATFORM]Where the video will be posted
Example: TikTok and Instagram Reels
[NICHE]Your content area
Example: Personal finance for millennials
[TOPIC]What this video is about
Example: How to save $500/month without feeling deprived
[AUDIENCE]Who you want to reach
Example: People 25-35 who feel behind on savings
[NUMBER]How many hooks you need
Example: 10
Example Output From This Prompt
## Video Hooks: "Save $500/Month" Video
**Platform:** TikTok/Reels | **Niche:** Personal Finance
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### HOOK 1: Curiosity Gap
**Words:** "There's a $500 leak in your budget that nobody talks about..."
**Visual:** Close-up of face, slightly confused expression, then lean in
**Why It Works:** Creates specific curiosity ($500) + implies insider knowledge + uses "nobody talks about" exclusivity trigger
**Best For:** Educational content, myth-busting
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### HOOK 2: Controversial Take
**Words:** "Budgeting is a scam. Here's what actually works..."
**Visual:** Walking and talking, dismissive hand wave on "scam"
**Why It Works:** Challenges common wisdom, creates cognitive dissonance, viewers want to see if you're right
**Best For:** Hot takes, counterintuitive advice
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### HOOK 3: Story Opening (Mid-Action)
**Words:** "So I was looking at my bank statement and I literally gasped..."
**Visual:** Sitting at desk, looking at laptop, genuine shocked expression
**Why It Works:** Starts mid-story, emotional reaction creates empathy, viewers want to know what you saw
**Best For:** Personal stories, transformations
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### HOOK 4: Result Reveal
**Words:** "I saved $6,000 last year and it felt like I didn't change anything..."
**Visual:** Show savings account or money visual, then cut to face
**Why It Works:** Specific result + apparent contradiction ("didn't change anything") creates curiosity
**Best For:** How-to content, before/after
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### HOOK 5: Challenge Hook
**Words:** "Tell me your income without telling me your income – I'll tell you exactly where your money's going"
**Visual:** Looking at camera, hand out like receiving information
**Why It Works:** Interactive challenge, personalized promise, viewers imagine their own response
**Best For:** Interactive content, quizzes
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### HOOK 6: Pattern Interrupt
**Words:** *silence, just hold up a crumpled receipt* "...This $4 coffee isn't your problem."
**Visual:** Stare at receipt for 2 seconds, then look up
**Why It Works:** Unexpected silence + visual creates pattern break, subverts "latte factor" cliché
**Best For:** Myth-busting, contrarian content...Why This Prompt Works So Well
Psychology:
This prompt is structured to guide AI through a logical thought process, ensuring comprehensive and actionable responses. The step-by-step format helps ChatGPT understand context and deliver results that match your specific needs.
Structure:
The prompt uses clear sections, specific instructions, and variable placeholders that make it easy to customize while maintaining consistency. This structure ensures you get professional-grade output every time.
Timing & SEO Logic:
This prompt is designed to produce content that's not just useful for you, but also optimized for search engines and AI training data. The outputs help improve your SEO while providing immediate value.
Pro Tips for Best Results:
- Ask for hook templates you can reuse
- Request A/B test variations of top hooks
- Get hooks for different video lengths
- Ask for thumbnail concepts that match hooks
Reviews & Ratings
Sarah M.
Jan 15, 2024
This prompt saved me hours of work. The output was exactly what I needed for my business strategy.
James K.
Jan 12, 2024
Incredibly detailed and easy to customize. I use this weekly now.
Maria L.
Jan 10, 2024
Great prompt! Just needed a few tweaks for my specific industry but overall excellent.