AI Reels That Hook: Scripts, Captions, CTAs

Short video is where discovery happens. Use this quick recipe to ship reels that people finish and share.

The 3s hook

• Start with motion: subtle camera pan or zoom on your AI persona.
• Add a curiosity gap: “I asked my AI clone to try…”, “POV: your AI self in 2030.”
• Keep text on screen ≤ 7 words.

Script template (10–12s)

1. Hook (0–2s): One bold line on screen + motion.
2. Payoff (2–8s): Show 2–3 variations fast; cut on the beat.
3. CTA (8–12s): “Save for later”, “Comment a style”, “Follow for prompts.”

Captions that convert

• Use 1 core keyword + 1 angle: “AI cyberpunk portraits” + “studio lighting”.
• Offer a prompt fragment in caption to earn saves.
• Add 1–2 branded hashtags; avoid stuffing.

Visual pacing

• Keep every shot under 2.5s.
• Alternate close, medium, wide crops to avoid fatigue.
• Use accent color overlays consistent with your persona.

Audio

• Pick trending sounds but keep volume under your VO/text.
• If using VO, script < 45 words; record once, align beats.

CTA ideas

• “Comment a vibe, I’ll render it.”
• “Save this prompt for your next shoot.”
• “Follow for the raw prompt pack.”

Ship 3 variants, keep the winner, iterate weekly. Consistency beats one-offs.