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708 Text and B-Roll video examples, with their hooks

A texting scene overlaid with additional clips for depth.

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The image shows a phone screen featuring a series of photos and a chat conversation. At the top, there's a brief video in a chat bubble. Below that, a message from the sender says, "I miss youuuuu." Then, there's a section to add comments or send messages, with a plus icon. Below are multiple images of a blonde female in various settings.

x43.4

339,657 views

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A young Black woman is the focus, seated in front of a blurry background with low lighting. Her hair is styled in braids with curled ends, and she wears a neon-green top and a scarf draped over her shoulders. The text overlay features white text, highlighting a message about beauty and skin color. The background suggests a cafe or restaurant setting with light fixtures.

x20.2

55,474 views

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A phone screen displays a text message thread. At the top, a message bubble contains text, and below, a message with a picture of a woman is sent to the mother. The woman in the photo is wearing a black dress and posing. Below the photo, there is text input field with the text 'hey mom' in it.

x623

9,319,219 views

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The cover image displays a screenshot of a text message conversation. The background has a dark purple gradient. Text bubbles are visible, with the chat bubbles in purple for the sender and gray for the receiver. The sender's message reads, 'This has me breathing different' and 'Damn it's like that?' The receiver's message says 'yuck', the profile photo shows a blurry image of a person. The text includes the date of the convorsation: 20 JUL 2020, and the texts 'You replied to their story' and 'Story unavailable'. A white box in the top left corner contain the text overlay: 'Before I glowed up...' There is a rose emoji at the end of the text. It appears that the conversation is taking place in a social media story or messaging app.

x168

1,171,858 views

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The cover image is a page from a document with text laid over it in a red rectangle.

x12.7

17,694 views

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The image displays an open notebook page where handwritten text has been added. The text is layered over the notebook paper which is cream colored and has a visible text overlay. A hand is visible, holding a pen over the paper.

x3.95

2,943,330 views

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An image of a folded note on a black background. The note is white with handwritten text. A purple heart is drawn on the left side of the note and to the right, there is a list formatted vertically. The image is dim and the note takes up most of the frame against a dark backdrop.

x6.03

63,316 views

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The cover image shows a close-up of a smartphone-styled card. The card is gray; the text is written in bubble-shaped chat formatting, in a white text bubble. The card is being held by a hand. The text on it reads "Hannah, why did I find a positive pregnancy test in your bathroom?" The top of the image contains the cellular information, the time (4:20 PM) and battery percentage; the bottom features a bar in which to type text and a tone indicator.

x9.19

99,534 views

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The image shows a close-up view of water with white foam, likely the ocean or a body of water with waves. The surface is mostly white due to the foam, while there are areas of darker gray revealing the water beneath. The text overlayed on the image is pink-purple and reads "And though I saw something strange in the water....."

x149

129,499 views

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A black and white image shows the lower legs and feet of two people. One person, wearing a high-heeled shoe, is having the shoe put on by the other person. Text overlays the image.

x2.29

5,078 views

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The cover image is a minimalist design with a mostly white background. There are a few light gray, almost translucent, abstract shapes at the top and along the right edge. The shapes appear to be partially obscured or faded, giving a sense of depth or a subtle, blurred effect.

x37.4

1,533,279 views

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The cover image is a screenshot of a note-taking app with a dark theme. A text box is visible, containing the text 'TAKE THIS TRADE NOW..'. Below, there's a confirm button in green. At the bottom is a phone's keyboard, with the text 'Valid trade?!' overlaid.

x127

106,305 views

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The cover image is a screenshot of an iPhone screen displaying a text message conversation within an app. The background is a blurred gradient of blue and purple. The top displays the time, battery level, and network status. At the center, a torn piece of lined paper features the phrase "I DON'T CARE" with letters cut out from different fonts. Below, there is an illustration of a skeleton with a smiley face on its head, against a cloud-like structure, and the word "awesome" written in white font. At the bottom is a text input field with messaging icons.

x2.42

27,247 views

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A phone display showing a messaging app screen with a funny AI-generated face overlay. The background is a blurred view of a room with plants.

x2.58

29,071 views

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The cover image shows a scene from Sex and the City with three characters from the show. In the foreground the creator in a colorful shirt is on the right looking down and towards a screen. In the middle grounds Carrie Bradshaw is in the middle of a scene, looking worried. On the left is a man in a suit looking at the middle character as well.

x8.53

135,807 views

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The image is of a social media interaction displayed as a phone screen. It features a light-skinned woman with blonde hair in a black top, in a background of an urban setting, with an overlay of text message bubbles. The woman with a sincere expression with a blurred background of buildings and another person on a bicycle.

x8.89

12,233 views

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The image presents a text conversation exchange set against a purple heart background with a woman in a dress, in a frame, on the top right. Within the text bubbles, one message reads, 'I would never play hide and seek with you' and the other one reads, 'Because someone like you is impossible to find'

x3.91

65,190 views

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A screenshot of a phone texting conversation includes images and text. A woman in a restaurant kitchen is shown holding a handful of spaghetti towards the camera. Text bubbles over the woman's picture display suggestive dating messages. A subsequent text confirms a match with a woman named 'Mikayla'. Another text bubble displays an emoji with an expression of surprise.

x22.7

52,498 views

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The cover image shows a scene from a TV show or movie. Two women are seated on a couch, engaged in a conversation. A yellow rectangular graphic overlay with black text provides context about ADHD. The overall composition is a screenshot from a show with a clear focus on human interaction.

x2.47

255,542 views

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A dark background with a white text bubble near the bottom. The text bubble contains the question, 'did you wake up from your nap?'. Above the text bubble is a timestamp '01:29'.

x3.88

13,051 views

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The image is entirely black. It contains no discernible visual elements.

x4.18

194,176 views

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A scene from a movie, featuring a woman with extravagant hair and clothing, likely an antagonist. The text overlay reads 'pov: parents being the only ones excited about back to school'. The woman in the center wears a large, feathery, and ornate outfit with a blue wig. The background is blurred, suggesting a large building or event setting with lights and colors. Other characters are partially visible.

x4.59

36,376 views

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The image captures a screenshot of a mobile messaging interface with a dark theme. It prominently displays a conversation thread with the user's profile and message bubble containing the caption. A preview of a story post from the user is shown on the right, featuring a person in black attire in an indoor environment. Additional details include time stamps and interface elements.

x3.76

326,603 views

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The cover image features text overlayed on a dark gray background. At the top, the text "Your body wants it" is displayed in a large white font. Two lines of text follow and another line under that. On the left side there's a fragment of a blurred image, partially obscured.

x3.20

598,820 views

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A cover image showing a woman drinking wine at an outdoor cafe, with overlaid text appearing as chat bubbles.

x16.9

88,164 views

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Screenshot of a texting conversation overlaid on a black background. A profile picture of a woman posing in front of a mirror is in the top right. The text boxes read the dialogue of a basketball rolling into someone's room, setting up a joke.

x3.60

59,950 views

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The image shows a screenshot of a text message on a smartphone. The background of the phone is white with slight shading. The time displayed is 4:20 PM, and the battery level is 69%. The text bubble has the words "Today" at the top. The text of the message fills most of the screen - white text against a gray background - reads: "To be clear, your mom and I aren't getting a divorce because we fell out of love. We are getting a divorce because of you." At the bottom is the 'message' text field. The hand of the user is slightly visible on left side of the frame, holding the phone.

x2.75

27,527 views

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The cover image is a screenshot of a chat or messaging interface. A white box contains text, including the song title "ours to keep" and artist information. Below this, a text input field and keyboard are visible, including several icons.

x0.79

878,911 views

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The image shows two notebooks, one on the left and one on the right, set against a darker background. The notebook on the left is a pale beige, showing some delicate floral patterns, while the one on the right is open and features a grid-like pattern in a warm brown color. Text overlays the notebooks, reading "POV" then "GAROTA" then "CRISTÃ".

x21.7

65,263 views

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A screenshot of a texting conversation with the profile of a woman visible, showing a selfie of a woman with the reflections of a mirror with some text added and visual effects overlayed.

x41.7

4,736,498 views

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The image is a screenshot of a messaging app. The main focus is on a smiling woman holding a cocktail with a man's hand reaching toward it. The scene is set at an outdoor restaurant, with additional text messages appearing on the screen.

x91.3

124,741 views

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The cover image shows a close up of a phone screen displaying a text message. The text conversation is set against a background of a phone interface with the time, battery and network status visible at the top. A hand is slightly visible in the periphery, holding the phone.

x2.38

23,825 views

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Text and B-Roll hooks that worked

  1. Son: Dad I had to much to drink at the bond fire, can you come pick me up?

    @torker75 · 26M views · viral factor x43K

  2. Texts I have received 38 weeks pregnant from my dad who has been waiting for his first grand baby for 3 years

    @mirandastangler · 4.6M views · viral factor x5,560

  3. My therapist told me:

    @100anxietytips · 15M views · viral factor x3,921

  4. I'm obsessed!

    @fontartapp · 14M views · viral factor x3,861

  5. lol what can I do for u bro send hw answers plssss sure no prob

    @daze.chat · 2.7M views · viral factor x3,000

  6. I'm taking a pregnancy test right now and who knows? In 3-5 minutes you might be a dad

    @newphonewhodis · 56M views · viral factor x2,540

  7. Toujours dispo pour une petite game

    @mately_gg · 1.2M views · viral factor x1,869

  8. TYSON FURY PROCLAIMS JESUS ON NATIONAL NEWS

    @yeshua_is_king33 · 1.4M views · viral factor x1,196

  9. When you try to get rich at a young age and realise everyone either scams, sells a course or is just good at marketing:

    @druwtrades · 1.4M views · viral factor x882

  10. tactically acquired 🫡

    @life360 · 14M views · viral factor x776

Niches using Text and B-Roll

Top Text and B-Roll creators

  1. @toxicaiapp (TikTok) · 56 videos · 7M views · best viral factor x476
  2. @dunkonher (TikTok) · 47 videos · 24M views · best viral factor x102
  3. @rizzyfkizzy (TikTok) · 44 videos · 97M views · best viral factor x168
  4. @daze.chat (TikTok) · 39 videos · 9.6M views · best viral factor x3,000
  5. @daze.chat (Instagram) · 39 videos · 8.8M views · best viral factor x208
  6. @newphonewhodis (TikTok) · 27 videos · 79M views · best viral factor x2,540
  7. @deepenup.chat (TikTok) · 21 videos · 35M views · best viral factor x224
  8. @whatsapprizz (TikTok) · 15 videos · 11M views · best viral factor x85.8
  9. @wild.textsss (TikTok) · 13 videos · 9.8M views · best viral factor x14.2
  10. @tryknownwell (TikTok) · 10 videos · 870K views · best viral factor x88.7

Text and B-Roll by the numbers

The library has 708 viral Text and B-Roll examples from 211 creators: 635 TikToks and 73 Instagram Reels. The median video has 188K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x43K. Relationships is the niche that uses it most, with 420 videos. Use them as references for your own Text and B-Roll videos: open any video for its hook, niche and original post. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
708
Platforms
635 TikTok (90%), 73 Instagram Reels (10%)
Creators
211
Total views
693M (693,861,296)
Median views per video
188K
Median viral factor
x6.73
Highest viral factor
x43K

These figures cover all 708 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about Text and B-Roll videos

Which niches use Text and B-Roll the most?

Relationships (420 videos), Socials (95) and Astrology (27) have the most Text and B-Roll videos in the library.

What hooks work for Text and B-Roll videos?

The most viral hook in the Text and B-Roll videos in the library is “Son: Dad I had to much to drink at the bond fire, can you come pick me up?” by @torker75 (viral factor x43K, 26M views), followed by “Texts I have received 38 weeks pregnant from my dad who has been waiting for his first grand baby for 3 years” (x5,560). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do viral Text and B-Roll videos get?

Across 708 videos, the median is 188K views, and together they have 693M views. The median viral factor is x6.73: the typical video got 6.73 times its creator's usual views.

Who are the top Text and B-Roll creators?

@toxicaiapp (56 videos), @dunkonher (47) and @rizzyfkizzy (44) have the most Text and B-Roll videos in the library.