Before and after fitness transformation from @simonartalejo

The creator presents a 'before and after' body transformation. The video begins with a shot of their less-defined physique accompanied by the text 'I treated you...', then abruptly cuts to a view of their current, highly muscular physique with the text 'Bad.', after which they flex and pose to showcase their results.

Creator: @simonartalejo on Instagram

Video format

One Shot

Video outline

  1. Present initial state
  2. Introduce incomplete phrase
  3. Reveal transformed state
  4. Deliver re-framing punchline

Hook overview

A relatable or unimpressive 'before' state is shown, paired with the first half of a common phrase or sentence, creating an immediate open loop and narrative question.

Title hook

I treated you...

Visual hook

A shirtless person stands in front of a mirror, setting up an immediate focus on their physique and creating anticipation for a reveal or transformation.

Hook strategies

  1. transformation-payoff
  2. curiosity-open-loops

Payoff

The payoff is delivered through the simultaneous satisfaction of the visual transformation and the cleverness of the narrative twist, resolving the open loop in a surprising and memorable way.

Narrative framework

The Recontextualized Reveal

Narrative framework logic

To create a narrative expectation with an ambiguous 'before' state and an incomplete phrase, then subvert that expectation with a dramatic 'after' state and a punchline that re-contextualizes the initial setup.

Narrative framework breakdown

  • frameworkName: The Recontextualized Reveal
  • frameworkType: Standard Narrative
  • coreLogic: To create a narrative expectation with an ambiguous 'before' state and an incomplete phrase, then subvert that expectation with a dramatic 'after' state and a punchline that re-contextualizes the initial setup.
  • confidence: 95
  • pendingStatus: created

Topics: Fitness, Self-Improvement

Concepts: Before/After Transformation

Formats: One Shot

Elements: Text Overlay, Trending Audio, Mirror Selfie

Account types: Personal Brand