How to Script a YouTube Video That Keep 'Em hooked

[@AleenaMalik]

This came up just as I was about to start editing content! Very helpful and succinct 🙌🏼

[@jordanthornton]

One thing I’ve learned from growing somewhat rapidly (from 500 - 23k subs in 2022) is the importance of the first 30 seconds, exactly as Chris said! There is no use having a 20 minute world class video if the first minute isn’t emotionally compelling - even for sophisticated audiences, you gotta hit the fascination factor. Thumbnail and title marketing is also essential - it’s really the make or break of success, and you gotta be consistent for months with the incremental skillset improvements. Appreciate this video for the timely reminders and perspective shifts, wishing anybody reading this KZbin success in 2023 🌲

[@crystalkewe]

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[@Levi_Allen]

Trippy seeing slackline footage in this, as that’s literally my specialty as a filmmaker and also one of my highest viewed stories at 1.5m views, so I would say yes… you are correct. Tension is literally an incredible hook and people really want to know what’s going to happen next.

[@crystalkewe]

Mate! Love how you're such a great storyteller. I just subscribed, and I'm looking forward to learning from your videos on how to make my channel better. Keep up the inspiring work!

[@JonDaiello]

I love this! “Story delaying” is a great way of thinking about it. It’s just clicked that I’m totally missing that in my videos. I’ve been re-evaluating how I write my scripts and help designers get better, and I’m not really building the tension enough. I open with a weak question as a hook, but I think I’m losing people early because the question is too focused. I like the idea of using story delaying as a good way to capture attention, so viewers leave equipped to do better work in the end.

[@RanDeligero]

This popped in my notifications, and I clearly need to restructure my KZbin scripting because of this goldmine of info. Thank you so much!

[@thefutur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VonGreen]

The problem that I see out there is that people are actually pretty aware about all that... But not using properly, to the point that they over extend so much the "delaying" that they loos interest of the audience.

[@thefutur]

then they're not doing it well.

[@cxa011500]

Drawing it out may be a good to keep people watching, but I always appreciate videos that give the main value or points up front and then use the rest of the video to provide details and explanations.

[@thefutur]

there is an art to drawing it out. give people what they came for, then layer something that keeps them watching more, like a bonus surprise or where the stakes are raised.

[@Captain-Cat]

Thanks, Chris Do. Here's a like and a comment as a reward.

[@comealiveco]

This was so timely Chris. AND, I’m always incredibly blown away by how much you give away in your videos. Your strategies work because you’re my go-to and the one I recommend to my friends, too!

[@thefutur]

Thank you so much @Ché. I'm going to keep doing this then. ;)

[@JoshuaSmith_]

Exactly when I needed it most 😭😭 thanks so much 🙏

[@thefutur]

You're so welcome!

[@ryzeruffort]

I mean this is pretty helpful. I have actually finally decided to start sharing content and this is a bonus to my motivation

[@sosoTheLittle]

OMG, he applied those while explaining them, so clever ❤

[@alvinrumbaoa]

Very educational this is KZbin Creator 101

[@hassankigo]

On point! just when I need it

[@RodrigoTasca]

Facts!

[@myashgarage]

This is a gold mine ❤️. Thank you!

[@areeltrip]

I've watched this at least 5 times trying to sponge up every second.

[@alexanderrizal2251]

Video froze 25 seconds in, thought this was a next level tactic

[@NomadOverNormal]

The cool thing with the Simon sinek ted talk example, is he didn't need b-roll, or cutaways like a Mr. Beast video to captivate us. I've been getting pretty sick and tired of the Mr. Beastification of KZbin content.

[@thefutur]

well, that wouldn't be a TED talk. but each speaker spends months preparing their talk. so that could be why. and then possibly years prior writing their book.

[@dranipani]

When the person is at the beginning, the beginning is the most important part of the video. As soon as the person moved to the middle, the middle becomes the most important part of the video. The same can be applied considering the end. . The truth is: excellence must be delivered from start to finish, after all, if the beginning is good but the middle is bad... then it won't make that much of a difference.

[@ronaldo9120]

Gold!!

[@FPM-PersonalBranding]

our team wants this video on be the top when we search! this can happen only if you make slight changes to your title and thumbnail...

[@thefutur]

To what?

[@FPM-PersonalBranding]

we'll send a new thumbnail to this channel's mail id with small adjustment in title on SUNDAY 15-08-2023

[@oguz-kagan]

Thank you for solving the math and explaining it to us.

[@thefutur]

You bet!

[@BrianEdmondson]

Very useful video - this is a simple formula that's easy to implement!

[@burnhard.]

Great!

[@M_Archive]

Chris bro your outfit is fire

[@thefutur]

Thank you. in case you are wondering. Long sleeve Tee & cap from godisadesigner.com, mesh vest from G-Star, neck chain by D&G, pants from small label atelier in Japan.

[@finderskeepersmetaldetecting]

Is there a link to this course or a full vid so where?

[@Bro-qr9fz]

Now i will do this 😃

[@oliscurra]

@thefutur - Very nicely done. Hats off! 👏🏾 Is this full session available somewhere? 🤔

[@DFFRNTWRLD]

Great insight, thank you.

[@TajlerPicture]

Please tell me where can I watch Chris' full speech?

[@lean3107]

We were taught in grade school the introduction gets to the climax

[@kofofolo]

i love your hat so much!

[@designingjuan]

Great content, as per usual. Thanks for sharing!

[@thefutur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joaomestre2584]

Is there a way to access this video full?

[@PodiumPsychology]

Where is the full video at? Anyone?

[@AlexAntolino]

Great stuff. I feel one video just on call to actions would be the bomb

[@thefutur]

Thanks Alex!

[@CryptoGrit]

Love the video ,you are htinking about every small piece of the video it's impressive :) I started using similar CTA :)

[@thefutur]

Cool, thanks!

[@crystalkewe]

Watching this video got me to think about how I should be structuring my youtube videos. Thanks for the tips and guidance Chris. Side note: never thought watching this video would cause me to subscribe to Levi Allen and Jordan Thornton! I just love how good you two are with storytelling. I'm definitely watching, and rewatching, and taking notes, and analysing, and re-engineering your videos to see how I can apply what's working for you two to my videos.

[@drcanaz]

🖖

[@Ricmz]

there is a full video of this?

[@thefutur]

Not at the moment, but we have a couple of segments on the channel from AdobeMax - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofUiXuMeNKZfqc

[@مشاريالحربي-م7ق]

How do I watch the complete course?

[@thefutur]

There is no course on this yet.

[@shoto6024]

What's the whole video called?

[@thefutur]

no full video. best way to "see" it, is to attend a live in-person event/workshop. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-futur-euro-tour-2023-business-branding-workshops-tickets-472735333107

[@frankfarrell8163]

Good information, way too much generic B-role.

[@unvoicedux5750]

Why thumbnail style is too old

[@thefutur]

you want me to update it?

[@unvoicedux5750]

@@thefutur Yea Please!

[@CJordanNicholson]

Yeah but then you end up hearing the same thing twice which is super annoying. It means the creator is sacrificing the audience for their own gain.

[@eumeis]

Asking for subs and likes at the beginning is the most overrated sh1t. This hurts the channels. It’s a total loser thing. This must be done, if you really must, at the end after you provided value

[@thefutur]

Strong words there…

[@Anonymous-zi5wr]

Why? Why are you stealing other people's content?

[@oghenevwegbaarijovwode4395]

I saw what you did, putting out your explanation in play on the video, and it worked. 🪘💜

[@sosoTheLittle]

OMG, he applied those while explaining them, so clever ❤

[@thefutur]

haha. we meta like that.