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How to write better prompts for AI video clips

Writing clear and detailed prompts helps generate more accurate and visually compelling AI video clips.

Written by Emmanuel Rances
Updated today

When to use

Use this when you want to:

  • Improve the quality of generated AI video clips

  • Get motion that matches your idea

  • Reduce unexpected results

  • Create more cinematic or dynamic scenes


Steps

  1. Start with a clear description of the main action.

    • Instead of: “A robot”

    • Try: “A robot walking through a futuristic city at night.”

  2. Describe the movement or motion clearly.

    • Examples: running, exploding into light, slowly emerging from the ground, camera zooming in

  3. Add style and mood details.

    • Examples: cinematic, realistic, dramatic lighting, soft golden sunset

  4. Specify camera perspective if needed.

    • Examples: wide shot, close-up, aerial view, slow-motion

  5. Keep prompts focused and avoid conflicting instructions.

  6. If needed, refine your wording and regenerate to test variations.

To learn how to generate AI-driven clips inside your project, see How to create a generative AI video clip.

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