The Ultimate Guide to Writing Text-to-Video Prompts

The biggest difference between a mediocre AI video and a cinematic masterpiece isn't the model—it's the prompt. In this guide, we break down the anatomy of a perfect prompt for AI Video Maker AI.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Prompt

A great prompt consists of four key elements. Missing any one of them can lead to generic or confusing results.

Subject: Who or what is in the video?
Action: What are they doing?
Environment: Where is it happening?
Style/Mood: How should it look?

Example Comparison

❌ Bad Prompt "A man talking about business."

✅ Good Prompt "Close-up of a confident young professional male in a modern glass office, speaking passionately about renewable energy, warm lighting, cinematic 4k."

Key Keywords to Use

Sprinkle these "magic words" into your prompts to steer the AI's aesthetic direction:

Lighting: Cinematic, Golden Hour, Studio Lighting, Cyberpunk Neon.
Camera Angles: Wide Shot, Extreme Close-up, Drone View, Low Angle.
Style: Photorealistic, 3D Disney Pixar Style, Anime, Oil Painting.

Iterative Refinement

Rarely is the first prompt perfect. We recommend the "Add and Subtract" method. Start simple, generate a preview, and then add specific details to correct what's missing. If the image is too cluttered, remove conflicting adjectives.

Handling Negative Prompts

Use negative prompts to tell the AI what not to include. Common negative prompts for video include: "blurry, shaky camera, low resolution, multiple heads, watermarks."

Test your skills

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