A 15-second cinematic vertical video (9:16) designed to stop scrolling and maximize TikTok retention, with perfect lip-sync.
Scene: Inside an ancient Chinese Taoist temple. Wooden beams, flickering candlelight, drifting incense smoke. Mysterious, ancient, and spiritual atmosphere.
Character: An elderly Chinese Taoist priest wearing dark blue traditional Taoist robes, long white beard, calm yet penetrating gaze.
Shot Structure (Single Viral Edit, High Retention):
Shot 1 (0–0.8s | Extreme Face Close-Up):
The Taoist priest suddenly looks directly into the camera.
He clearly says: “Stop.”
Perfect lip-sync required.
Shot 2 (0.8–2.5s | Eye Extreme Close-Up):
Close-up of the priest’s eyes. Candlelight flickers in the pupils.
No dialogue.
Shot 3 (2.5–4.5s | Luo Pan Extreme Close-Up):
Bagua compass fills the frame. The hand slowly rotates it.
Symbols are sharp, ancient, slightly ominous.
No dialogue.
Shot 4 (4.5–6.5s | Finger + Talisman Close-Up):
Fingers press gently on Taoist talismans and scrolls.
Incense smoke crosses the lens.
No dialogue.
Shot 5 (6.5–8.5s | Candle Flame / Temple Detail Close-Up):
Flickering flame, shadows moving on carved wood.
No dialogue.
Shot 6 (8.5–15s | Stable Face Medium Close-Up):
The priest looks straight into the camera and speaks calmly.
No cuts during speech. Perfect lip-sync required.
Dialogue (spoken naturally in English, synchronized mouth movement):
“Stop.
I am a Taoist priest from China.
Have you been facing difficulties lately?
Send me a private message,
and I'll perform divination for you using ancient Eastern methods.”