Prompts

Faceless video hook prompts

These prompts set up the first 3 seconds of a faceless video (the boldest line over the strongest visual) and the cut into what comes next.

By Sulan Zhang, co-founder of Vyra · Updated 2026-09-24

Format
Faceless video
Step
Hook
Length
30-90s short, 8-15 min long
Aspect
9:16 or 16:9
Platforms
YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Shorts

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The hook is the first beat on our faceless 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 styleThe boldest line over the strongest visual
First beat0-3s: the boldest line over the best visual
Next beat3-10s: what the video will explain
Caption styleFull phrase captions, key terms bigger

Prompt it in Vyra

Minimal:

Find the strongest opening moment in my footage and start my faceless video with it.

Standard:

Open my faceless video with this. The boldest line over the strongest visual.
Keep the hook under 3 seconds, then go straight into what the video will explain.
No intro, no logo, no "hey guys".

Full:

Open my faceless video with this. The boldest line over the strongest visual.
Keep the hook under 3 seconds, then go straight into what the video will explain.
No intro, no logo, no "hey guys".
Put a bold caption on the hook line.
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 (what the video will explain) keeps the video moving after a strong open.
  • Asking for options with timestamps lets you choose the opening yourself.

Fixes

  • Hook starts late. "Cut the breath and the half second before I start talking."
  • Wrong moment. "Use the clip at 2:14 as the hook instead."
  • The video drags after the hook. "Cut straight from the hook into what the video will explain, no pause."

FAQ

How long should the hook be on a faceless video? About 3 seconds, from the structure we use for this format. By then the video should already be into what the video will explain.

Can Vyra pick the hook for me? Yes. Ask for the strongest opening line. Ask for three options with timestamps if you want to choose.

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