Prompts

Speed paint video hook prompts

These prompts set up the first second of a speed paint video (finished piece for half a second, then the blank canvas) and the cut into what comes next.

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

Format: Speed paint video
Step: Hook
Length: 20-60s
Aspect: 9:16
Platforms: TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube

Real examples from @sulansart

At a glance


Hook style	Finished piece for half a second, then the blank canvas
First beat	0-1s: finished piece, one frame
Next beat	1-4s: blank surface, first strokes fast
Caption style	One title, maybe one line at the reveal

Prompt it in Vyra

Minimal:

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

Standard:

Open my speed paint video with this. Finished piece for half a second, then the blank canvas.
Keep the hook under 1 second, then go straight into blank surface, first strokes fast.
No intro, no logo, no "hey guys".

Full:

Open my speed paint video with this. Finished piece for half a second, then the blank canvas.
Keep the hook under 1 second, then go straight into blank surface, first strokes fast.
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 (blank surface, first strokes fast) 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 blank surface, first strokes fast, no pause."

FAQ

How long should the hook be on a speed paint video? About 1 second, from the structure we use for this format. By then the video should already be into blank surface, first strokes fast.

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.