HomeCasa Talking-head YouTube intro script that holds the first 30 seconds
Write 3 versions of a talking-head YouTube intro: hook, title payoff, quick credibility and transition, with shot directions and B-roll cues to keep viewers past 30 seconds. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Beginner · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as a YouTube scriptwriter who specializes in talking-head intros that keep viewers watching past the first 30 seconds.
Context:
- Video title and thumbnail: {{title}}
- What the video actually contains: {{content}}
- Audience: {{audience}}
- Why I can talk about this (real experience): {{credibility}}
- Channel style: {{style}}
Deliverables:
1. Three different intros of 20-40 seconds each (about 60-100 words):
a) Opens with the result or the end of the story.
b) Opens with the viewer's problem.
c) Opens mid-scene, with an action already happening.
2. Each intro follows this structure, labeling each part: hook (first line), confirmation that the video delivers what the title promises, brief credibility, a preview of what viewers will see, and a transition into the content.
3. Filming directions for each line: shot (medium, close-up, B-roll), framing change or cut, and on-screen text if any.
4. What to avoid in this specific video's intro (long greetings, asking for subscriptions up front, repeating the title).
5. A closing line for the intro that leads into the video's first section.
Constraints:
- Fully consistent with {{title}}: if the title promises something, the intro confirms it; add no new promises.
- Do not invent achievements, numbers or anecdotes. If a version needs a personal detail, write [FILL IN].
- Spoken language, short sentences, easy to say on camera.
- If anything important is missing, ask me first.
Format: three blocks, one per version, with the script and a shot table below it.How to use it
- Paste the title and describe the thumbnail: the intro has to pick up where they left off.
- Read all three versions aloud and keep the one that sounds most natural in your voice.
- After publishing, check first-30-second retention in YouTube Studio to compare.
Usage example
Title: "I restored a 1985 bike for USD 70" · Content: full restoration process · Audience: DIY hobbyists · Credibility: 8 years fixing secondhand bikes · Style: friendly.
Sample output
Version A · Opens with the result
Hook: "Seven days, no stove… and on day five I made the best meal of the week." Confirmation: "Yep, for a whole week I cooked only with a microwave." Credibility: "I lived in a studio with no stove for two years, so I've had some practice." Preview: "You'll see the recipes that worked, the fails that smelled burnt, and my final verdict." Transition: "Let's start with Monday, which was… a disaster."
| Line | Shot | Cut or change | On-screen text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook | Close-up holding the container | — | Day 5 |
| Confirmation | Medium shot | Cut to microwave B-roll | 7 days · microwave only |
| Credibility | Medium shot | Photo of the studio [FILL IN] | 2 years, no stove |
| Preview | Quick B-roll | Montage of 3 dishes | — |
| Transition | Close-up | Hard cut to "Monday" | Day 1 |
What to avoid in this intro
- A 10-second greeting before the hook.
- Asking for a subscribe before the first recipe.
- Repeating the title word for word…
Key facts
- Category
- Video creation · Scripts
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Beginner
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Title and thumbnail, What the video contains, Audience, Real experience and Channel style
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Should I greet viewers and introduce myself first?
Better not. Lead with the hook and add your credibility in one line afterward; long greetings are one of the most common reasons viewers leave.
How long should the intro be?
Between 20 and 40 seconds for most videos. What matters is getting quickly to what the title promises.
What is this prompt for?
Write 3 versions of a talking-head YouTube intro: hook, title payoff, quick credibility and transition, with shot directions and B-roll cues to keep viewers past 30 seconds.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Title and thumbnail, What the video contains, Audience, Real experience and Channel style). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
No. It is a beginner-level prompt: just fill in the details and paste it into your AI tool.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.