Prompts

Relatable video hook prompts

These prompts set up the first second of a relatable video (text on screen, "when the client says 'just one small change'") and the cut into what comes next.

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

Format: Relatable video
Step: Hook
Length: 7-25s
Aspect: 9:16
Platforms: TikTok, Reels, Shorts

Real examples from @sulansart

At a glance


Hook style	Text on screen, "when the client says 'just one small change'"
First beat	0-1s: text hook on the first frame
Next beat	1-6s: the situation
Caption style	Big text hook, held the whole time

Prompt it in Vyra

Minimal:

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

Standard:

Open my relatable video with this. Text on screen, "when the client says 'just one small change'"
Keep the hook under 1 second, then go straight into the situation.
No intro, no logo, no "hey guys".

Full:

Open my relatable video with this. Text on screen, "when the client says 'just one small change'"
Keep the hook under 1 second, then go straight into the situation.
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 situation) keeps the video moving after a strong open.
An example of this kind of hook is "when the client says 'just one small change'".
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 situation, no pause."

FAQ

How long should the hook be on a relatable video? About 1 second, from the structure we use for this format. By then the video should already be into the situation.

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.