Prompts
Before and after transformation video hook prompts
These prompts set up the first second of a before and after transformation video (one frame of the after, then the before) and the cut into what comes next.
By Sulan Zhang, co-founder of Vyra · Updated 2026-09-24
- Format
- Before and after transformation video
- Step
- Hook
- Length
- 15-45s
- Aspect
- 9:16
- Platforms
- TikTok, Reels, Shorts
Real examples from @sulansart
More on InstagramThe hook is the first beat on our before and after transformation video page. Vyra has the transcript and a description of every scene, so you can point at the moment by what's in it.
At a glance
| Hook style | One frame of the after, then the before |
| First beat | 0-1s: one frame of the after (optional) |
| Next beat | 1-5s: the before, held, labeled |
| Caption style | "Before" and "after" labels, one line of context |
Prompt it in Vyra
Minimal:
Find the strongest opening moment in my footage and start my before and after transformation video with it.
Standard:
Open my before and after transformation video with this. One frame of the after, then the before. Keep the hook under 1 second, then go straight into the before, held, labeled. No intro, no logo, no "hey guys".
Full:
Open my before and after transformation video with this. One frame of the after, then the before. Keep the hook under 1 second, then go straight into the before, held, labeled. No intro, no logo, no "hey guys". Put a bold caption on the hook. Before you cut, list the 3 strongest opening moments in my footage with timestamps so I can pick one.
Why these settings
- People typically decide to stay or scroll in the first few seconds, so the hook gets its own instruction.
- Saying what comes next (the before, held, labeled) keeps the video moving after a strong open.
- Asking for options with timestamps lets you choose the opening yourself.
Fixes
- Hook starts slow. "Start on the frame where the movement begins."
- Wrong moment. "Use the clip at 2:14 as the hook instead."
- The video drags after the hook. "Cut straight from the hook into the before, held, labeled, no pause."
FAQ
How long should the hook be on a before and after transformation video? About 1 second, from the structure we use for this format. By then the video should already be into the before, held, labeled.
Can Vyra pick the hook for me? Yes. Ask for the strongest opening clip. Ask for three options with timestamps if you want to choose.