AI Shorts are the fastest way to grow on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram — if you ship consistently. In this guide you’ll learn a repeatable workflow to generate Shorts with Animstats, plus hooks, pacing tips, and a posting checklist used by top creators.
Table of contents
- Table of contents
- Why AI Shorts Work
- The 6‑Step Workflow
- Hook Templates That Retain Viewers
- Design: Captions, Fonts and Color
- Timing and Pacing
- Export Settings
- Posting Checklist
- FAQ
- Next Steps
Why AI Shorts Work
- Short, high‑intent hooks
- Fast pacing and captions
- Platform‑native aspect ratios and lengths
The 6‑Step Workflow
- Paste a script or topic
- Pick a style (captions, fonts, brand)
- Choose voice + music
- Add relevant visuals or b‑roll
- Generate and review
- Export (Shorts/Reels/TikTok)
Hook Templates That Retain Viewers
- "I tried X so you don’t have to"
- "3 mistakes killing your Y"
- "This shortcut saved me Z hours"
- "If I had to start from zero, I’d do this"
- "Nobody tells you this about [topic]"
Design: Captions, Fonts and Color
- Keep lines under ~6 words; highlight keywords
- High contrast text; avoid busy gradients under text
- Use one accent color to guide attention (CTA/keywords)
Timing and Pacing
- Movement or subtitle change in first 2 seconds
- Jump cuts every 1–2 sentences
- Use music that supports, not overwhelms voiceover
Export Settings
- Aspect ratio: 9:16
- Resolution: 1080×1920 (or 4K if source allows)
- Bitrate: platform default is fine for Shorts
Posting Checklist
- 9:16, 1080×1920
- 20–35s for tutorials; 8–15s for promos
- First 2s show movement + captions
- Clear CTA in last 3s
FAQ
Do I need to show my face?
No — faceless Shorts work great with a strong hook, captions and relevant visuals.
How often should I post?
Aim for 3–7 Shorts per week per topic, iterate based on retention.
Next Steps
- Create your first video now: ai shorts
- Deep dive on UGC: How to make UGC ads with AI
