AI Video Prompts

Universal prompt engineering guide for AI video generation across all major platforms.

What You'll Learn

• 7 Prompt Styles — timestamp, cutscene, anchor, negative, image prompt, start/end frame, and style transfer
• Camera Movements — dolly, orbit, crane, drone, tracking, whip pan, bullet time, hyperlapse, barrel roll, FPV, vertigo effect
• Shot Types — extreme close-up through extreme wide, bird's eye, worm's eye, and Dutch angle
• Speed Modifiers — slow motion, time-lapse, speed ramp, and freeze frame techniques
• Color Grading — cinematic looks including teal & orange, film noir, golden hour, Kodachrome, and cyberpunk
• Lighting Styles — Rembrandt, butterfly, split, rim, neon, and natural lighting setups

Supported Platforms

Works with any AI video generation tool including Gemini, Replicate, Kling, Runway, Higgsfield, Sora, Pika, VEO, Wan, Hailuo, and Seedance.

Key Concepts

Prompt Structure

Every effective video prompt follows a consistent structure: subject description, action/movement, camera behavior, lighting, and style modifiers.

Common Pitfalls

• Overloading prompts with conflicting style directives
• Specifying impossible camera movements for the chosen model
• Ignoring model-specific token limits and syntax requirements