Hook ideas for the first 3 seconds
Ten openings for a short video, sorted by type so you can quickly find the right one.
- Type
- Prompt
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- about 3 min
Results depend on the tool, the model and what you enter.
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- how I planted my balcony in one weekend
- three tips for calmer sleep
- a morning look inside our bakery
- packing for a week with hand luggage only
- a mistake people make when cleaning a bike
- beginners with no background
- busy parents
- customers from the neighbourhood
- students
- hobby gardeners
Your prompt
My short video is about: [Topic]. Audience: [Audience]. Write ten hooks for the first three seconds, each no more than twelve words, spoken or as on-screen text. Mix these types: question, surprising statement, before and after, a common mistake, a short promise without exaggeration. No clickbait the video does not deliver. Label the type after each hook.
Matching tools
Tools from our catalog that this prompt works well with.
- ChatGPT Prices and limits
- Claude Prices and limits
- CapCut Prices and limits
How to use it
- Fill in the fields or tap a suggestion. Leave out names, addresses and other personal data.
- Copy the finished prompt into a tool of your choice.
- Record your three favourites and see which one reads most clearly in the preview.
Works in these tools
Prompts work in many chat and generator tools. This selection comes from our catalog; prices as shown on the tool page.
- ChatGPT Free planfrom 8 USD per month
- Claude Free plan
- CapCut Prices on the tool page
- InVideo AI Free plan
Why does this work?
Different hook types give you a real choice instead of ten versions of one sentence. Banning clickbait keeps the promise honest.
Tips
- A hook works better when the first frame already matches the spoken line.