Prompts

Tutorial video hook prompts

These prompts set up the first 3 seconds of a tutorial video (the finished result plus "here's how in N steps") and the cut into what comes next.

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

Format: Tutorial video
Step: Hook
Length: 45-90s short, 5-15 min long
Aspect: 9:16 short, 16:9 long
Platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Reels, Shorts

Real examples from @sulansart

At a glance


Hook style	The finished result plus "here's how in N steps"
First beat	0-3s: the finished result
Next beat	3-8s: what you need, as a list on screen
Caption style	Step labels plus phrase captions

Prompt it in Vyra

Minimal:

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

Standard:

Open my tutorial video with this. The finished result plus "here's how in N steps"
Keep the hook under 3 seconds, then go straight into what you need, as a list on screen.
No intro, no logo, no "hey guys".

Full:

Open my tutorial video with this. The finished result plus "here's how in N steps"
Keep the hook under 3 seconds, then go straight into what you need, as a list on screen.
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 you need, as a list on screen) keeps the video moving after a strong open.
An example of this kind of hook is "here's how in N steps".
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 you need, as a list on screen, no pause."

FAQ

How long should the hook be on a tutorial video? About 3 seconds, from the structure we use for this format. By then the video should already be into what you need, as a list on screen.

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.