How to Prompt
Like a Director.
The secret to a viral video lies in the technical precision of your instructions.
The Universal Formula
To get a predictable result, always structure your prompts according to this hierarchy:
Subject
Who or what is at the center of the image?
Action
What is it concretely doing? (Action verbs)
Place
In what environment? (Weather details, setting)
Technical
Camera movement, lens style, lighting.
1. Camera & Movement
The camera is your eye. Without direction, AI often chooses a generic static shot. Use these terms to define the perspective:
Dolly Shot
Moving the camera towards or away from the subject.
Slow Pan
A horizontal rotation to reveal a wider landscape.
Crane Shot
Looking down from above, moving vertically.
FPV Drone
Fast, immersive, and high-energy movement.
2. Lighting & Atmosphere
Lighting defines the mood of your video. Be specific about the source and quality of light:
Volumetric Lighting
Visible beams of light through fog or dust (God rays).
Cinematic Teal & Orange
A classic Hollywood color grading for high contrast.
Golden Hour
Soft, warm, directional light during sunset.
Moody Noir
Hard shadows and high contrast for a mysterious look.
3. Textures & Materials
AI needs to know how surfaces should interact with light to look realistic:
Subsurface Scattering
Light passing through skin or wax for realistic portraits.
Iridescent Surfaces
Rainbow-like reflections (bubbles, oil, beetles).
Highly Detailed
Keywords like '8k', 'macro shot', or 'fine grain texture'.
Style Gallery
Cinematic Hollywood
"Anamorphic lens, shallow depth of field, high dynamic range."
Vaporwave / Retro
"VHS aesthetic, neon pink glow, chromatic aberration, glitched."
PRO TIP
Master the "Negative".
If your video is too static or distorted, add these negative keywords:"static, blurry, low resolution, distorted faces, watermark, ugly."