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How to repurpose one shoot into 5 fresh video ads

Creative tips
You don’t need to shoot new content every week. You just need to think like an editor. One good shoot can give you multiple ads — each with a different angle, hook, and impact.

Here’s how to stretch one content day into five high-performing videos.

1. Cut multiple hooks

The first 3 seconds are the only part most people see. So make variations.

From one testimonial or product demo, you can pull:

  • A pain-focused intro: “Still struggling with breakouts?”
  • A bold benefit: “Skin looks better in 3 days”
  • A curiosity gap: “This isn’t what you think it is”

Keep the body the same, just swap the intro.

2. Flip the format

Shoot wide and vertical. Then reframe.

  • Use 9:16 for TikTok & Reels
  • Crop 1:1 or 4:5 for Facebook
  • Zoom in for focus or emotion
  • Use dynamic captions and motion to freshen up static shots

3. Change the CTA and offer

Same product, different angle.

  • “Buy now” vs. “Try it risk-free”
  • “$10 off today” vs. “Limited drop”
  • “Only 3 left” vs. “Free shipping”

Match the CTA to your campaign goal.

4. Add text layers or VO

Overlay new scripts or voiceovers to shift tone.

  • Calm, trust-building voice
  • Fast, energetic pitch
  • Visual-first with bold subtitles only

The same footage feels completely new.

5. Stack UGC with product shots

If you filmed both a creator and close-up B-roll, split them into different cuts:

  • UGC only (face, voice, story)
  • B-roll only (clean, silent, product-focused)
  • Hybrid (hook with face, finish with product)

This lets you test what style converts better.

Final thought

You don’t need more content. You need better angles. Repurposing is how great brands scale fast — without burning cash or wasting shoots.

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