Vlog music and pacing prompts

Name the track, give it two volumes (talking, b-roll), say where it should swell, and whether the b-roll should cut on the beat.

Most bad vlog music is one volume for the whole video. Split talking from b-roll.

Minimal:

Add the track I uploaded under the whole vlog. Quiet when I talk, louder on the b-roll.

Standard:

Put the uploaded track under the whole 2-minute vlog. Duck it to about 20% whenever I am speaking and bring it to about 70% on b-roll sections. Fade it out over the last 2 seconds. Do not change any of the cuts.

Full:

Use the uploaded track as the only music. Start it on the first b-roll shot, not on my opening line. Duck to 20% under every talking clip, back up to 70% on b-roll. Re-cut the b-roll sections so shot changes land on the beat, but leave the talking clips exactly where they are. Let the chorus hit on the Waymo ride and hold that section at full volume. Keep original ambience audible under the music on the walk home so you can hear the street. Fade out over the last 2 seconds and end on my wave.

What each part does

"Only music" stops a second track. "Start on the first b-roll shot" keeps the hook clean. Two levels with a rule each is what makes ducking predictable. "Re-cut the b-roll but leave the talking clips" keeps beat sync off your narration. Where the chorus lands is the one call it can't make for you.

Fixes

• Music fights the voice. "Duck to 10% and start the duck half a second before I talk."
• Beat sync made it frantic. "Cut on every second beat on the b-roll."
• Chorus in the wrong place. "Shift the track so the chorus starts at 1:05 where the Waymo pulls up."
• It cut a talking clip. "Restore the talking clips. Beat sync is b-roll only."

FAQ

What track works for a vlog? Steady tempo, clear chorus. The tempo gives b-roll a rhythm, the chorus gives you a peak.

Can Vyra pick the music? Upload what you want. It handles placement, ducking, and beat sync. Licensing is on you.

Related

• /prompts/vlog-rough-cut
• /prompts/add-music
• /how-to/choose-music
• /features/beat-sync

Rules that apply to every prompt

1. One target per prompt. Length, platform, purpose.
2. Quote the exact line when you mean a specific moment.
3. Give numbers, not adjectives. "Pauses over half a second," not "snappy."
4. Say what not to add. Zooms, transitions, music, effects.
5. One fix per follow-up message. Ask for a list of changes with timestamps if you want to check.