Use case · Short Video

Hook viewers in three seconds with native-feeling shorts

UGC, launches, hooks, caption rhythm and short-form video ads.

Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)No credit card required · GDPR compliant
Built for: creators, brand operators and short-video growth teams
Example look9:16
First 3s
Hook window
9:16
Native vertical ratio
Ready-to-shoot
Shots · captions · CTA

Illustrative of what’s possible — actual results vary by product, assets and campaign, and are not guaranteed.

Outsourcing a similar short video costs $50–200 — FlowPic runs a 4s clip for about 48 credits on Fast, usually ready in minutes, billed by length with the cost shown before you generate.

Explore creative directions

Example looks to help you picture the composition, format and use case before you open the studio.

The script formula behind scroll-stopping shorts

Every brief follows this recipe — tweak it to make the script your own.

  1. 1
    Hook
    grab attention in the first 3s with pain / contrast / outcome
  2. 2
    Beats
    three clear visual beats that move the story
  3. 3
    Captions
    short captions changing every 1-2s for muted viewing
  4. 4
    Pacing
    slow-to-fast build that aligns with completion algorithms
  5. 5
    CTA
    one clear closing action (follow / buy / pre-save)

Pick a short-video direction

Different goals call for different directions — switch anytime in the studio.

Platforms & ratios

TikTokReelsShortsCapCutDefault ratio: 9:16

Curated high-converting prompts

Each one is handwritten for this scene — one click brings it into the studio. Not sure what to tweak? Use it as-is and you’ll still get great shots.

TikTokVideo · 9:16Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)Outputs a ready-to-shoot brieffull-screen · Reels/Shorts

Three-second hook video

Produce a 9:16 short-video brief: shot 1 grabs attention with a pain/contrast/outcome hook in the first three seconds, then three visual beats, short captions changing every 1-2 seconds, clear closing CTA.

Why it works: The first three seconds decide whether viewers swipe away — leading with the hook before the beats aligns with how TikTok/Reels reward completion.

ReelsVideo · 9:16Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)Outputs a ready-to-shoot brieffull-screen · Reels/Shorts

UGC testimonial short

Create an authentic UGC testimonial short brief: creator POV, conversational, real usage demo, believable before/after, reducing hesitation, avoiding over-polish and fake-review energy.

Why it works: A conversational, real-person testimonial reads as more trustworthy than a polished ad — dialing down the “ad feel” is exactly why UGC converts.

ShortsVideo · 9:16Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)Outputs a ready-to-shoot brieffull-screen · Reels/Shorts

Product launch teaser

Produce a 9:16 product launch teaser brief: open with intrigue revealing the core benefit, quick-cut three product hero shots, build pacing from slow to fast, close on the launch date and a pre-save CTA.

Why it works: Intrigue plus a slow-to-fast build creates anticipation, turning the launch date into an action users opt in for.

TikTokVideo · 9:16Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)Outputs a ready-to-shoot brieffull-screen · Reels/Shorts

Unboxing & review short

Create an unboxing & review brief: first-person unboxing close-ups, material and craftsmanship detail shots, a genuine in-use moment, one honest verdict — building instant “worth buying” conviction.

Why it works: Unboxing close-ups let viewers feel the reveal vicariously while detail shots make quality visible, pushing the purchase decision.

ReelsVideo · 9:16Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)Outputs a ready-to-shoot brieffull-screen · Reels/Shorts

How-to tutorial short

Produce a how-to tutorial brief: open with a one-line promise of what viewers will learn, demonstrate in three clear steps, add short on-screen captions and key-frame close-ups per step, close with a save-and-follow prompt.

Why it works: A clear “what you’ll learn” promise lifts completion, while the step structure and save prompt drive long-tail rewatches and follows.

ShortsVideo · 9:16Video billed by length · from ~48 credits for a 4s clip (Fast)Outputs a ready-to-shoot brieffull-screen · Reels/Shorts

Flash-sale countdown

Create a flash-sale brief: high-energy open stating the discount, an on-screen countdown throughout for urgency, quick-cut product benefits, and a strong closing CTA with the deadline.

Why it works: A countdown running throughout visualizes scarcity and urgency — the classic structure that lifts immediate conversions on sale videos.

Frequently asked questions

We provide an executable video brief (shots, captions, voiceover, pacing, CTA) and let you enter the video studio to generate footage.

Ready to create high-converting short video?

Start from a prompt, or open the studio and create freely.

No credit card required · GDPR compliant

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