Mastering Prompt Writing for AI Video Creation, A Comprehensive Guide to Enhance Video Quality and Control

Prompt Writing

Prompts are the key factor in controlling the content and effects of video visuals. Understanding prompt techniques can significantly enhance the quality and control of video visuals.

Prompt = Subject + Scene + Motion

Subject: The subject is the main object of the video content, which can be a person, animal, plant, object, or an imaginary entity that does not physically exist.

Scene: The scene is the environment in which the subject is situated, including the background and foreground. It can be a physically existing real space or an imagined fictional scene.

Motion: Motion includes the specific movements of the subject and the motion state of non-subjects. It can be static, slight movement, large movement, partial movement, or overall motion.

Example: A black-haired ancient-style girl wearing a mechanized Hanfu, with her hair in a bun, turns to look at the camera, her soft and lustrous hair dancing lightly in the air.

Prompt Formula

Prompts are used to describe the content and motion process included in the video. They are the key factor in controlling the content and effects of video visuals. The more complete, precise, and rich the prompt description, the higher the quality of the generated video, and the closer it is to the expected content. To help you get started quickly, we provide four prompt usage formulas for different needs:

Basic Formula

Suitable for new users trying AI video for the first time and users who use AI video as inspiration. Simple and free prompts can generate more imaginative videos.

Prompt = Subject + Scene + Motion

Subject: The subject is the main object of the video content, which can be a person, animal, plant, object, or an imaginary entity that does not physically exist.

Scene: The scene is the environment in which the subject is situated, including the background and foreground. It can be a physically existing real space or an imagined fictional scene.

Motion: Motion includes the specific movements of the subject and the motion state of non-subjects. It can be static, slight movement, large movement, partial movement, or overall motion.

Advanced Formula

Suitable for users with some experience in AI video. Adding more detailed descriptions on top of the basic formula can effectively enhance the texture, vividness, and storytelling of the video.

Prompt = Subject (Subject Description) + Scene (Scene Description) + Motion (Motion Description) + Camera Language + Atmosphere Words + Stylization

Subject Description: The subject description details the appearance characteristics of the subject, which can be listed through adjectives or short phrases, such as "a black-haired Miao girl in ethnic attire" or "a flying fairy from another world, wearing tattered yet gorgeous clothes, with a pair of strange wings made of debris fragments behind her."

Scene Description: The scene description details the environmental characteristics of the subject, which can be listed through adjectives or short phrases.

Motion Description: The motion description details the characteristics of the motion, including the amplitude, speed, and effects of the motion, such as "swinging violently," "moving slowly," or "breaking the glass."

Camera Language: Camera language includes shot types, perspectives, lenses, and camera movements. Common camera language can be found in the prompt dictionary below.

Atmosphere Words: Atmosphere words describe the expected atmosphere of the scene, such as "dreamy," "lonely," or "grand." Common atmosphere words can be found in the prompt dictionary below.

Stylization: Stylization describes the stylistic language of the scene, such as "cyberpunk," "line drawing," or "post-apocalyptic style." Common stylization can be found in the prompt dictionary below.

Camera Movement Formula

Suitable for users with specific requirements for camera movement and professional video output scenarios. Adding more specific camera movement descriptions on top of the basic or advanced formulas can effectively enhance the dynamic feel and narrative of the video.

Prompt = Camera Movement Description + Subject (Subject Description) + Scene (Scene Description) + Motion (Motion Description) + Camera Language + Atmosphere Words + Stylization

Camera Movement Description: The camera movement description details the specific movements of the camera. Combining camera movements with changes in scene content over time can effectively enhance the richness and professionalism of the video narrative. Users can imagine and write the camera movement process from the director's perspective. In terms of time, it is important to control the duration of camera movements reasonably within 5 seconds to avoid overly complex movements.

Example: The camera starts with a full screen of antique wooden screens, slowly panning to the left, revealing an ancient-style girl sitting behind the screen. The girl is wearing Shu embroidery Hanfu, with her hair in a high bun, conducting an online video meeting.

Transformation Formula

Suitable for users with specific creative needs for this type of content. Adding transformation descriptions on top of the basic or advanced formulas can effectively enhance the fun of the video and bring unexpected visual effects.

Prompt = Subject A (Subject Description) + Transformation Process + Subject B (Subject Description) + Scene (Scene Description) + Motion (Motion Description) + Camera Language + Atmosphere Words + Stylization

Subject A: Subject A refers to the characteristics and state of the subject before transformation.

Transformation Process: The transformation process describes the process of the subject changing from form A to form B. Detailed process descriptions can effectively enhance the naturalness and vividness of the transformation.

Subject B: Subject B refers to the characteristics and state of the subject after transformation.

Example: Anime style. On a street corner in the city, a black cat crouches under a streetlight, gazing at the distant neon lights. Suddenly, a blue light descends from the sky, quickly enveloping its body. The black cat rises into the air, its black fur gradually dissipating in the air, and its body rapidly elongates. Its fur turns into a black tailored suit, outlining a slender figure. The cat ears disappear, and the facial contours gradually become clear, eventually transforming into a handsome and cold young man's face. He lands lightly on the ground, his suit fluttering slightly in the night breeze, the blue light gradually fading, like a mysterious young man walking out of a future world, elegant and confident.

Prompt Dictionary

By writing prompts from different dimensions, you can enhance the controllability and expressiveness of the generated video in specified dimensions. We have carefully prepared common dimensions and prompt examples for reference, and we also welcome everyone to explore more usage tips.

1. Shot Types

Shot Type	Prompt Example
Close-up	Close-up shot | In the video, the camera focuses on the face of an ancient-style girl, with soft light casting on her skin, outlining the delicate contours.
Medium Shot	Medium shot | In the video, the camera shows an ancient-style girl holding a green folding fan, her fingertips gently brushing over the exquisite patterns on the fan, as if savoring the charm within.
Long Shot	Long shot | In the video, the camera shows an ancient-style girl gracefully walking through a flower field, her long skirt swaying in the wind, as if blending with nature.
Wide Shot	Wide shot | In the video, the camera shows a bustling city street, with a wide sidewalk filled with people, creating a lively and vibrant scene.
Bird's Eye View	Bird's eye view | In the video, the camera uses a bird's eye view to look down on the entire city, showing the intertwined streets and buildings.

2. Perspectives

Perspective Type	Prompt Example
Low Angle	The video starts with a pair of walking legs, using a low-angle shot focusing on the movement of the feet. In the scene, shoes step on rough abandoned ground, surrounded by broken concrete and scattered weeds, showing the desolation and decay of a post-apocalyptic style.
Overhead Shot	The video shows a person walking in a post-apocalyptic scene, with the camera using an overhead shot to capture the person slowly moving forward with the sunlight.
Drone	FPV drone perspective | At the start of the video, the camera uses an FPV (First Person View) drone shot, bringing an immersive experience. The camera quickly flies through the high-rise buildings of the city, showing the grandeur of the urban landscape. The buildings flash by in the field of view, with light and shadow interweaving, reflecting the modernity and prosperity of the city.

3. Lenses

Lens Type	Prompt Example
Fisheye	Fisheye lens | The video shows a scene under a fisheye lens, with the camera using a fisheye perspective to bring a unique curved effect, making the bustling city street more eye-catching. The wide field of view makes the audience feel as if the buildings are leaning towards the sky, and the high-rise buildings on both sides of the street appear particularly grand and three-dimensional under the fisheye lens, with twisted lines creating a strong visual impact, fully showcasing the vitality and noise of the city.
Wide Angle	Wide-angle lens | The video uses a wide-angle lens to capture a busy city street surveillance scene, with a broad and open field of view. High-rise buildings line both sides of the street, with continuous traffic and a constant flow of pedestrians, showing the hustle and bustle of city life.

4. Camera Movements

Camera Movement Type	Prompt Example
Push In	The video shows a huge cubic stone block standing in the center of a square, surrounded by tranquility. The camera slowly pushes in, gradually approaching the stone block, with the rough texture and traces of time becoming clearer.
Pull Out	The video shows a huge cubic stone block standing steadily in the center of a square. The camera slowly pulls out, with the grand outline of the stone block gradually appearing, and the square's stone bricks and surrounding lawn gradually revealed. Eventually, the entire square's scenery is displayed.
Pan	The video shows a cubic stone block, with the camera focusing on the stone block, sunlight shining through, emitting a warm glow. As the camera gently moves, the details of the stone block gradually change in the field of view, with the surrounding environment blurring into the background. Then, the camera naturally switches to a nearby cubic iron block, with the smooth metal surface shimmering in the sunlight. The focus smoothly transitions, with the coldness of the iron block contrasting sharply with the heaviness of the stone block. The camera moves between the two, showing their unique charm.
Follow	The video shows a cubic stone block rolling in the center of a square, with the camera following the movement. As the gravel moves, the surrounding green grass is lush. The camera flexibly stays close to the gravel, capturing the subtle patterns on the ground and the dynamic feel of the spring breeze.
Orbit	The video shows a huge cubic stone block standing in the center of a square. The camera rotates and extends, circling around the stone block, capturing the rough texture on the surface and the subtle shimmer in the sunlight.

5. Speed

Speed Type	Prompt Example
Slow	The race car moves slowly, with the background gradually becoming clear in the tranquility, as if everything is stretched by time. The speed is gentle, bringing a leisurely experience and a sense of inner peace, with the driver blending into the surrounding environment in this serenity, showing a focus that inspires awe.
Fast	The race car moves quickly, with the background blurring in an instant, as if everything becomes a mix of colors. The speed is fierce, bringing a strong sense of excitement and a surge of adrenaline, with the driver controlling the world in this roar, releasing passion that makes the blood boil.
Slow Motion	The crowd moves slowly, with slow motion amplifying each pedestrian's steps, blending the pedestrians with the environment, reflecting every detail of life. The steps are slow but rhythmic, as if telling the story of the city, with thoughts and insights, sharing the poetry of life.
Time-lapse	The video shows the astonishing process of plants growing and blooming rapidly in a time-lapse effect. In the scene, buds go through growth and blooming in just a few seconds, from tender buds to bright flowers, instantly dazzling the audience. Each stage is clearly captured, showing the vitality and beauty of life, making one marvel at the wonders of nature.

6. Atmosphere

Atmosphere Type	Prompt Example
Lively/Joyful/Pleasant/Beautiful	The video shows a vibrant forest, with sunlight casting golden spots through the tree canopy, birds flying joyfully among the trees, their crisp chirping echoing in the air, as if singing praises to this lively world. The leaves sway gently in the breeze, as if dancing joyfully to the rhythm of the music, showing a scene full of vitality. Small animals play on the grass, flowers bloom in the sunlight, the entire forest filled with life and energy, as if telling the beauty and infinite possibilities of life, making one feel the vitality and hope of nature.
Deep/Soft/Quiet/Dreamy	The video shows a deep forest, with the night's tranquility like a soft veil gently covering every inch of the land. The surroundings are silent, as if time has frozen, with only the breeze gently brushing the treetops, bringing a faint rustling sound, as if whispering with nature. The night sky is like a deep blue velvet, with stars twinkling like distant gems embedded in it, emitting a cold yet soft light. The entire scene is quiet and harmonious, making one feel refreshed, as if entering a dreamlike realm, blending into the embrace of nature.
Lonely/Desolate/Melancholy/Serene	The video shows a lonely forest, with the surroundings silent, as if time has stopped. Leaves gently fall, slowly covering the ground, making a faint rustling sound, as if softly telling the story of autumn's departure. The empty space is filled only with the lonely echo of the wind, as if awakening this silent land. Shadows interweave among the trees, creating a desolate and melancholic atmosphere, the entire scene exuding a sense of loneliness, making one feel a faint melancholy, as if paying tribute to lost time, deeply immersed in this serenity, making one ponder.
Tense/Uneasy/Oppressive/Gloomy	The video shows a tense forest, with strong winds raging, violently shaking the treetops and leaves, making a low rustling sound, as if nature is whispering ominous signs. The tree trunks sway, as if resisting this sudden force. The sky is covered with thick clouds, the heavy cloud layer like a oppressive mood, enveloping the entire scene, exuding a gloomy and solemn atmosphere. Everything around seems to be holding its breath for the impending change, the entire scene filled with tension, making one's heart tighten slightly, as if a storm of unknown intensity is about to break out, making one feel the ruthlessness and power of nature.
Solemn/Powerful/Grand/Awe-inspiring	The video shows a solemn forest, with tall and straight trees standing like guardians on the land, exuding a silent power. Sunlight filters through the dense treetops, casting mottled light on the ground, forming layers of light and shadow interweaving, as if painting a natural picture. The air is filled with a fresh scent, with occasional low and solemn bird calls adding a sense of solemnity. The entire scene exudes grandeur and tranquility, inspiring awe. This forest seems to be a witness of time, carrying countless stories and secrets, making one feel the solemnity and mystery of nature, inspiring awe, as if standing in a spiritual land.

7. Styles

Style Type	Prompt Example
Cyberpunk	Retro cyberpunk style - Under the flashing neon lights, a cyber warrior in a leather jacket walks through an abandoned electronics factory. The camera pulls back from his back to show a city night scene full of futuristic technology.
Post-apocalyptic	The video shows a post-apocalyptic background, with a stunning appearance of a flying fairy from another world. She wears tattered yet gorgeous clothes, with a pair of strange wings made of debris fragments behind her, soaring above the desolate landscape. The camera follows her flight trajectory, from low altitude to the vast sky, showing her graceful figure in stark contrast to the post-apocalyptic world, each wing beat seeming to tell a story of survival and hope.
Line Drawing	In the courtroom, a smart and eloquent fox lawyer, wearing a neat lawyer's robe, is passionately defending her client, with every argument precise and powerful, moving everyone in the courtroom, line animation.
Chinese Anime	Chinese anime style time-traveling girl, learning etiquette in an ancient palace under candlelight, every movement showing ancient elegance.
Felt Style	The video shows a lively scene of a character in a kitchen environment, with the special feature that the character is made of felt, adding a touch of whimsy. The felt figure stands in a mini kitchen, holding a small spatula, as if carefully cooking a meal. The background is a wall filled with various kitchen utensils, the entire space filled with a warm atmosphere. The video captures every movement of the felt figure, including stirring and flipping, through a fixed perspective, showing its exquisite "culinary skills."
Classic Masterpiece	In Van Gogh's "Starry Night," a modern-dressed skateboarder weaves through twisted trees, with the light and shadow effects under the starry sky interweaving with the skateboard's trajectory.
Pixel Game	A person stands in a game-style pixel world, equipped with the most gorgeous, high-resolution 8K texture pack ever.