Tips for Better Videos
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Writing Great Prompts
1. Be Specific About Camera
BAD PROMPT
"A city scene"
GOOD PROMPT
"Wide establishing shot of Tokyo at night, slow dolly forward, 24mm lens"
2. Describe Lighting
BAD PROMPT
"A woman"
GOOD PROMPT
"A woman in soft golden hour lighting, warm tones, rim light highlighting her hair"
3. Include Motion
BAD PROMPT
"A waterfall"
GOOD PROMPT
"A waterfall cascading down rocks, slow motion 120fps, mist rising"
4. Set the Style
BAD PROMPT
"A car"
GOOD PROMPT
"A vintage Porsche, cinematic film look, 35mm film grain, teal and orange color grading"
5. Add Environment Details
BAD PROMPT
"A forest"
GOOD PROMPT
"Dense forest interior, morning fog filtering through trees, volumetric light rays"
Prompt Length
- Minimum: 15 words (very basic)
- Good: 30-50 words (solid detail)
- Best: 50-100+ words (maximum quality)
Things to Avoid
- "No" statements - Use the negative prompt field instead
- Unrealistic expectations - AI has limitations with complex human faces
- Contradictions - Don't mix incompatible styles
- Vague descriptions - Be as specific as possible
The Quick Formula
[Camera shot] + [Subject] + [Lighting] + [Movement] + [Mood/Style]
Example using the formula:
"Wide tracking shot of a cyclist on a coastal road, golden hour backlighting, smooth dolly movement, cinematic and aspirational"
Example Prompts
Cinematic Product Shot
"Close-up shot of a luxury watch on black velvet, slow orbital camera movement, studio lighting with dramatic shadows, shallow depth of field, product photography style, reflections on glass face, 85mm lens"
Social Media Clip
"Vibrant street food preparation in Tokyo, night market atmosphere, neon lights reflecting on wet pavement, handheld camera style, close-up of sizzling food, steam rising, cinematic color grading"
Abstract Art
"Flowing liquid gold and deep blue paint mixing in slow motion, macro lens extreme close-up, studio lighting with dramatic contrast, abstract art style, mesmerizing fluid dynamics, smooth endless loop"
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