How to Add Hook in First 3 Seconds
Wanna stop the scroll?
Then you need a killer hook—and you only have 3 seconds to grab attention! 😲
Whether you're editing for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts, here's exactly how to create magnetic hooks using CapCut Mod that keep viewers watching until the end.
🧠 Step 1: Know What Hooks Viewers
The hook = the first thing people see or hear.
It should instantly answer:
- Why should I care?
- Is this entertaining, relatable, or surprising?
🔥 Popular hooks:
- "You won't believe what happened…"
- "Here's the secret nobody tells you…"
- "Watch this if you're [insert niche]…"
- Fast movement or a shocking visual.
🎥 Step 2: Start With Action (Not Intro!)
❌ Don't waste time with a logo or name.
✅ Instead, open with:
- A fast clip
- A close-up expression
- A problem statement
- A big reaction or change in the frame
📱 Example:
Instead of "Welcome to my video..."
Try: "This free app changed how I edit videos!"
✂️ Step 3: Edit the Hook in CapCut
Here's how to do it:
- Open CapCut and select your video.
- Drag your most attention-grabbing clip to the start.
- Add text overlay summarizing your hook (big, bold, centered).
- Use sound effects or quick transitions to boost energy.
🎬 Pro Tip: Use flash, zoom-in, or shake in the first second for instant impact.
🖊️ Step 4: Add Hook Text & Captions
Use bold captions like:
- "WAIT FOR IT…"
- "This one trick…"
- "Before you scroll…"
CapCut lets you:
- Choose fonts
- Add animation
- Time it perfectly over your video
💡 Tip: Use Auto Captions to match your speech with visual text.
🎵 Step 5: Sync Hook with Trending Audio
A good beat drop = instant hook.
🎧 Try this:
- Choose a trending sound
- Match your video's first jump cut or movement with the beat
- Add a visual pop or shake on the drop
This creates a rhythm that pulls people in emotionally.
🔥 Bonus: Hook Formulas That Work
✔️ Curiosity + Visual:
"This is what happens if you…" (and show a weird clip)
✔️ Relatable + Problem:
"Ever felt like this editing takes forever?" (show stressed face)
✔️ Tease + Promise:
"Here's what every TikToker uses but no one talks about…"
🚀 Final Thoughts
The first 3 seconds make or break your video.
With CapCut Mod, it's super easy to craft professional hooks using bold text, smart transitions, and high-impact visuals.
Start hooking hard, and watch your views & engagement soar! 📈