The Riser Effect: A Sound Hook to Capture Attention

Krys Benyamein shares a captivating trick he and his team have been testing in their content, and it’s one of the best ways to hook your audience’s attention. It’s called the riser effect.
Using sound risers for a hook
Using sound risers for a hook
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This week’s video starts with a short sound clip called a “riser.” And it’s one of the best ways to hook your audience’s attention. 

But, it’s something you need to hear to fully understand:

The riser effect

The riser effect kicks in one to two seconds after the video starts. And it subconsciously tells the audience to watch until the sound effect is done. 

This is one little trick we’ve been testing in our content that’s totally killer. 

Risers come in a variety of sounds, depending on the instruments used. But all of them start more subdued and rise in volume and intensity before they abruptly stop. 

Let us know if you’re going to use a riser effect in your content. And share this post with someone you know. 

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About the Author

Meet Krys Benyamein, the driving force behind Estate of Grace Real Estate. A trailblazer in video-first marketing, Krys helps lead his team to an average of 100 home sales per year. His journey from lawyer and public defender to realtor and investor showcases his diverse expertise. When not closing deals, Krys conquers mountains both figuratively and literally and recently summited Mount Everest, the tallest point on earth. He's a devoted family man, cherishing time with his wife, Paige, a plastic surgeon and their first child, Hendriks.

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