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Creative · 18 min

Short-form Video Ads

Playbook for 15-30 second video creative across platforms.

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Why it works

The first 2 seconds of video is a UX problem, not a creative one.

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The 2-second hook

Visual + auditory pattern break within 2 seconds. Face on screen, text overlay, tension in the voiceover.

Story beats

Hook → problem → shift → demo → proof → CTA. 4-6 beats, one shot each.

Captions

Design for sound off. Every claim reinforced by on-screen text. Every second earns its place.