YouTube Script
Video Intro Hook in the First Five Seconds
An intro script that names the payoff immediately so viewers know why they should stay.
The Prompt
video-intro-hook-in-five-seconds.md
Write an engaging video intro script. Channel / video: {{video}} Payoff of this video: {{payoff}} Audience: {{audience}} Hard limit: hook viewers in the first five seconds, then 10 - 20 more seconds of setup. Spoken lines only, plus optional on-screen text. No "Hey guys welcome back to my channel" as the first line.
Negative prompt
Included when you copy the prompt
Do not open with welcome-back. Do not spoil a review verdict if the brief wants a journey.
Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.
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video-intro-hook-in-five-seconds.md
Prompt preview
Write an engaging video intro script. Channel / video: {{video}} Payoff of this video: {{payoff}} Audience: {{audience}} Hard limit: hook viewers in the first five seconds, then 10 - 20 more seconds of setup. Spoken lines only, plus optional on-screen text. No "Hey guys welcome back to my channel" as the first line.
Examples
Example input
Video: budget wireless earbuds under $50. Payoff: which pair to buy for calls vs commuting. Audience: commuters.
What you should get
A 5-second spoken hook plus a short setup, no channel-intro fluff.
When to use this prompt
Use it when
- You need help with tech reviewers.
- You need help with youtubers.
- You need help with educators.
Skip it when
- You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
- You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
- A different category or tool-specific workflow fits the job better.
How to get a good result
Done when
A 5-second spoken hook plus a short setup, no channel-intro fluff.
Common mistakes
- Leaving video, payoff, audience vague - the model then invents placeholders.
- Asking Meta AI, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
- Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
FAQ
- What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
- Replace these placeholders with your details: video, payoff, audience. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
- Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
- It works best with Meta AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
- What should a good result look like?
- A 5-second spoken hook plus a short setup, no channel-intro fluff.
- What are common mistakes with this prompt?
- Leaving video, payoff, audience vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking Meta AI, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
Best for
- Tech reviewers
- YouTubers
- Educators
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