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CORE TOOLS

SEEDANCE

Course Lectures About this:

  • Seedance lectures start here


Site Link to Tool:

Shown in Higgsfield throughout the course: https://higgsfield.ai/

Official Documentation

https://higgsfield.ai/blog/seedance-prompting-guide

What Makes a Good Seedance Video Prompt?

Seedance creates amazing videos. This means your prompt should focus on shots, movement, actions, and storytelling rather than describing a single image/visual

.

One of the most effective prompting methods in Seedance is to think like a filmmaker. Instead of writing one paragraph describing a scene, break your video into individual shots and describe what happens in each one.


The Golden Rule

Always start by specifying:

  • Number of shots
  • Total video length
  • Aspect ratio

For example:

Total: 15 seconds / 6 shots / 16:9

This helps Seedance understand the structure of your video before it begins generating.


The Seedance Formula

A strong Seedance prompt typically follows this structure:


1. Overall Style

Describe the overall look of the video.

Example:

  • Cinematic lighting
  • Photorealistic
  • Hollywood movie
  • Professional colour grading
  • Film grain
  • 35mm film quality

2. Scene Description

Describe an overview of the whole video scene you want, including:

  • Characters - describe
  • Location 
  • Objects
  • Atmosphere
  • Story setup - a brief sentence or so of what happenes for each action

Example:

"A young filmmaker sits alone on a rooftop at sunset overlooking the city. He reviews old footage on a laptop while storm clouds gather in the distance."


3. Break the Video Into Shots

Describe each shot individually.

Example:

Shot 1: Wide shot establishing the rooftop at sunset.

Shot 2: Medium shot of the filmmaker reviewing footage.

Shot 3: Close-up of the laptop screen showing childhood memories.

Shot 4: Camera slowly pushes in as he becomes emotional.


4. Include Movement

Seedance performs best when movement is clearly described.

Describe:

  • Character movement
  • Camera movement

Examples:

  • Tracking shot
  • Handheld camera
  • Slow push-in
  • Drone shot
  • Camera orbit
  • Fast whip pan
  • Low-angle tracking

5. Create Progression

The best videos have a clear sequence of events.

A common structure is:

Normal Situation → Conflict → Action → Resolution

Example:

  • Character notices danger
  • Threat approaches
  • Transformation occurs
  • Problem is solved
  • Return to normal

This progression helps Seedance generate more cinematic results.


Seedance Prompt Examples

Character Transformation

Total: 12 seconds / 5 shots / 16:9

A teenage boy (describe) stands alone in a stormy field (describe) at night. Lightning flashes across the sky.

Shot 1: Wide shot of the boy standing in the field.

Shot 2: Lightning strikes nearby, illuminating his face.

Shot 3: Close-up as energy begins flowing through his body.

Shot 4: Medium shot as he transforms into a glowing superhero.

Shot 5: Wide shot of the transformed hero standing confidently as the storm clears.


Documentary Style

Total: 10 seconds / 4 shots / 16:9

A rancher works on a cattle farm at sunrise.

Shot 1: Drone shot revealing the landscape.

Shot 2: Medium shot of the rancher opening a gate.

Shot 3: Tracking shot alongside moving cattle.

Shot 4: Wide shot of the sunrise over the ranch.


Product Advertisement

Total: 8 seconds / 3 shots / 16:9

Luxury wristwatch advertisement.

Shot 1: Close-up of the watch face.

Shot 2: Slow camera orbit around the watch.

Shot 3: Wide hero shot with dramatic studio lighting.


Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Describing only a static image.

"A man standing on a rooftop."

✅ Describe actions and shots.

"A man stands on a rooftop while the camera slowly pushes toward him as city lights appear behind him."

❌ Using only one camera angle.

✅ Use multiple shots and camera movements.

❌ Forgetting to specify duration and shot count.

✅ Always include:

  • Total length
  • Number of shots
  • Aspect ratio

❌ Trying to tell an entire movie in one prompt.

✅ Focus on one short sequence with a clear beginning, middle, and end.


Quick Tips

  • Think like a film director, not an image creator.
  • Always define the total duration and shot count.
  • Break videos into individual shots.
  • Describe both character movement and camera movement.
  • Use cinematic language such as:
    • Wide shot
    • Close-up
    • Tracking shot
    • Drone shot
    • Dolly shot
    • Handheld camera
    • Slow push-in
  • Create a clear progression from start to finish.
  • For ultra-realistic characters or creatures, try adding:
    • "No 3D"
    • "No cartoon"
    • "No VFX"

These terms can help Seedance avoid artificial or game-like visuals and produce more realistic results.


RUNWAY ML

Course Lectures About this:

  • Runway lectures start here


Site Link to Tool:

https://runwayml.com/

Official Documentation

https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/39789879462419-Gen-4-Video-Prompting-Guide

What Makes a Good Runway Prompt?

Unlike some AI video generators that favour long, highly detailed prompts, Runway Gen-4 performs best when you start simple. The goal is to describe the motion you want to see and then refine the result by gradually adding more detail.


Runway recommends beginning with a basic prompt that focuses on the most important movement in the scene. Once that works well, you can add camera movement, scene movement, and style details to improve the result.

Think like a filmmaker directing motion rather than describing a static image.


The Runway Prompt Formula

A strong Runway prompt typically follows this structure:

Subject Motion + Camera Motion + Scene Motion + Style

Start simple:

"A cowboy rides through a desert."

Then refine:

"A cowboy rides through a desert as a handheld camera follows from behind. Dust trails behind the horse. Cinematic western style."


The Four Key Prompt Elements

1. Subject Motion

What is the main subject doing?

Examples:

  • Walking
  • Running
  • Driving
  • Flying
  • Dancing
  • Turning
  • Looking around

Example:

"A teenage girl walks along abandoned train tracks."


2. Camera Motion

How is the camera moving?

Examples:

  • Tracking shot
  • Handheld camera
  • Slow push-in
  • Orbit shot
  • Drone shot
  • Pan left
  • Dolly forward

Example:

"A handheld camera tracks beside her."


3. Scene Motion

What is moving in the environment?

Examples:

  • Falling rain
  • Blowing leaves
  • Ocean waves
  • Drifting fog
  • Flying dust
  • Traffic movement

Example:

"Wind blows through tall grass while dust drifts across the scene."


4. Style

How should the video look?

Examples:

  • Cinematic live action
  • Documentary
  • Commercial
  • Photorealistic
  • Sci-fi
  • Fantasy
  • Vintage film

Example:

"Cinematic live-action with warm golden-hour lighting."


Runway Prompt Examples

Cinematic Scene

"A teenage girl walks along train tracks at sunset. A handheld camera tracks beside her. Dust moves through the air. Cinematic live-action."


Documentary Shot

"A rancher rides across open countryside. A drone camera slowly pulls back. Cattle move through the field. Documentary style."


Product Advertisement

"A luxury watch rotates slowly on a black surface. The camera orbits around the product. Light reflections move across the metal. Premium commercial style."


Sci-Fi Sequence

"A futuristic motorcycle speeds through a neon city. The camera follows closely behind. Rain falls and reflects city lights. Cinematic cyberpunk style."


Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Starting with an overly complex prompt.

✅ Begin simple and add details gradually.

❌ Describing only the subject.

"A man standing on a rooftop."

✅ Include motion.

"A man stands on a rooftop while a slow camera push-in reveals the city skyline behind him."

❌ Forgetting environmental movement.

✅ Add scene motion.

"Leaves blow through the street as the character walks forward."

❌ Trying to perfect the prompt immediately.

✅ Iterate one element at a time.

Add:

  • Subject motion
  • Camera motion
  • Scene motion
  • Style

One step at a time.


Quick Tips

  • Start with the simplest version of your idea.
  • Focus on movement rather than appearance.
  • Add one new detail at a time.
  • Describe:
    • What the subject is doing
    • How the camera moves
    • What is moving in the scene
    • The visual style
  • Use filmmaking language such as:
    • Handheld camera
    • Tracking shot
    • Drone shot
    • Slow push-in
    • Orbit shot
    • Dolly shot
  • If results aren't quite right, refine the prompt gradually rather than rewriting everything.


Remember: Runway Gen-4 is designed for iteration. Start simple, test often, and build complexity step by step.


GOOGLE VEO/OMNI

Course Lectures About this:

  • Google VEO/Omni lectures start here


Site Link to Tool:

https://labs.google/fx/tools/flow

Official Documentation

Googles Video on Flow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKjDeMtBZ4g

What Makes a Good Veo 3.1 Prompt?

Veo 3.1 is designed to understand filmmaking language. The best prompts describe not only what happens in the scene, but also how it is filmed, how it sounds, and how it feels.

Google recommends using a structured prompt that combines camera direction, subject, action, environment, and visual style. Think like a film director, cinematographer, and sound designer all at once.

The more clearly you define these elements, the more cinematic and controlled your video will be.


The Veo 3.1 Prompt Formula

Google recommends this structure:

[Cinematography] + [Subject] + [Action] + [Context] + [Style & Ambiance]

Example

"Medium shot, a tired office worker rubbing his temples, sitting at a cluttered desk late at night. The room is illuminated by fluorescent lights and the glow of an old computer monitor. Retro 1980s film aesthetic, slightly grainy, melancholic mood."


The Five Key Prompt Elements

1. Cinematography

How is the scene filmed?

Examples:

  • Wide shot
  • Close-up
  • Extreme close-up
  • Low-angle shot
  • Tracking shot
  • Crane shot
  • Drone shot
  • Slow pan
  • POV shot

Example:

"Close-up with shallow depth of field."


2. Subject

Who or what is the focus of the scene?

Examples:

  • A filmmaker
  • A rancher
  • A teenage girl
  • An astronaut
  • A futuristic vehicle

Example:

"A young filmmaker holding an old camera."


3. Action

What is happening?

Examples:

  • Walking
  • Running
  • Looking around
  • Speaking
  • Driving
  • Dancing

Example:

"Walking slowly along abandoned train tracks."


4. Context

Where is the scene taking place?

Examples:

  • Busy city street
  • Desert highway
  • Forest trail
  • Space station
  • Small southern town

Example:

"At sunset with a dusty town visible in the distance."


5. Style & Ambiance

What should the scene feel like?

Examples:

  • Cinematic
  • Documentary
  • Commercial
  • Sci-fi
  • Fantasy
  • Emotional
  • Dramatic
  • Warm golden-hour lighting

Example:

"Cinematic realism, warm golden-hour lighting, reflective mood."


Veo 3.1 Prompt Examples

Cinematic Character Scene

"Tracking shot, a teenage girl walking along abandoned train tracks, looking toward the horizon, with a dusty southern town in the background. Cinematic realism, golden-hour lighting, emotional atmosphere."

Documentary Scene

"Drone shot, a rancher riding horseback across open countryside, herding cattle through rolling hills at sunrise. Natural lighting, documentary style, peaceful mood."

Product Advertisement

"Close-up shot, a luxury wristwatch rotating slowly on black marble, reflections moving across the polished metal surface. Premium commercial aesthetic, studio lighting, shallow depth of field."

Sci-Fi Sequence

"Wide shot, an astronaut stepping onto the surface of a distant planet, examining an alien structure beneath towering mountains. Cinematic science fiction, dramatic lighting, epic scale."


Adding Dialogue and Sound

One of Veo's biggest strengths is its ability to generate audio along with video.


Dialogue

Use quotation marks for spoken lines.

Example:

"A woman looks toward the storm and says, 'We have to leave now.'" And, how does she say it (confidently, angrily, shy, with an [insert] accent).


Sound Effects (SFX)

Describe important sounds.

Example:

"SFX: thunder cracks in the distance."


Ambient Audio

Describe the background soundscape.

Examples:

  • Wind blowing through trees
  • Ocean waves
  • City traffic
  • Birds singing

Example:

"Ambient sound: gentle ocean waves and distant seagulls."


Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Describing only the subject.

"A man standing on a rooftop."

✅ Include cinematography, action, and style.

"Wide shot of a man standing on a rooftop overlooking the city at sunset, wind moving through his jacket, cinematic lighting."

❌ Forgetting camera language.

✅ Use filmmaking terms.

  • Close-up
  • Wide shot
  • Tracking shot
  • Crane shot
  • Slow pan
  • POV shot

❌ Ignoring sound.

✅ Include:

  • Dialogue
  • Sound effects
  • Ambient audio

When relevant.

❌ Using vague instructions.

"Make it dramatic."

✅ Describe what creates the drama.

"Dark storm clouds gather overhead while distant thunder echoes across the landscape."


Quick Tips

  • Follow Google's formula:
    • Cinematography
    • Subject
    • Action
    • Context
    • Style & Ambiance
  • Think like a filmmaker, not an image creator.
  • Use camera terminology such as:
    • Tracking shot
    • Crane shot
    • Wide shot
    • Close-up
    • POV shot
    • Shallow depth of field
  • Include sound whenever it enhances the scene:
    • Dialogue
    • Sound effects
    • Ambient noise
  • Describe what you want rather than what you don't want.
  • If your prompt feels too simple, use Gemini to expand it with richer cinematic detail before generating.


Remember: Veo 3.1 is built for storytelling. Combining strong cinematography, action, sound, and atmosphere will usually produce the most cinematic results.


KLING

Course Lectures About this:

  • Kling lectures start here


Site Link to Tool:

https://kling.ai/

Official Documentation

https://kling.ai/quickstart/text-to-video-prompt-guide


https://kling.ai/quickstart

What Makes a Good Kling Video Prompt?

Kling works best when prompts clearly describe the subject, movement, environment, camera language, lighting, and atmosphere. Unlike some video generators that focus heavily on cinematography or shot sequences, Kling's strength lies in creating a clear visual scene from a concise, structured description.


Think of your prompt as describing a short 5–10 second movie clip. Focus on what the viewer sees, what the subject is doing, and how the scene feels.

Kling supports:

  • 5-second and 10-second videos
  • 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios
  • Standard Mode (faster generation)
  • Professional Mode (higher quality)

The Kling Prompt Formula

Kling recommends the following structure:

Subject + Subject Movement + Scene + Camera Language + Lighting + Atmosphere

Example

"A young filmmaker holding a vintage camera, walking slowly through a deserted street. Small-town main street at sunset. Medium shot with shallow depth of field. Golden-hour lighting. Cinematic and nostalgic atmosphere."


The Six Key Prompt Elements

1. Subject

Who or what is the focus of the video?

Examples:

  • A filmmaker
  • A rancher
  • A giant panda
  • An astronaut
  • A sports car

Example:

"A teenage girl with long dark hair wearing a denim jacket."


2. Subject Movement

What is the subject doing?

Examples:

  • Walking
  • Running
  • Reading
  • Looking around
  • Driving
  • Sitting

Example:

"Walking along abandoned train tracks."


3. Scene

Where does the action take place?

Examples:

  • Coffee shop
  • Desert highway
  • Beach at sunrise
  • Cyberpunk city
  • Forest trail

Example:

"An old railway line outside a dusty southern town."


4. Camera Language

How is the scene filmed?

Examples:

  • Wide shot
  • Close-up
  • Medium shot
  • Aerial shot
  • First-person perspective
  • Low-angle shot
  • Shallow depth of field
  • Blurred background

Example:

"Medium shot with a blurred background."


5. Lighting

What type of lighting is used?

Examples:

  • Golden hour
  • Sunset
  • Neon lighting
  • Ambient lighting
  • Morning mist
  • Dramatic shadows

Example:

"Warm sunset lighting with lens flare."


6. Atmosphere

What should the scene feel like?

Examples:

  • Cinematic
  • Emotional
  • Peaceful
  • Epic
  • Sci-fi
  • Nostalgic
  • Mysterious

Example:

"Cinematic and reflective mood."


Kling Prompt Examples

Cinematic Character Scene

"A teenage girl with windswept hair walks slowly along train tracks. A small southern town sits in the distance. Medium shot, shallow depth of field, golden-hour lighting, cinematic and nostalgic atmosphere."


Documentary Scene

"A rancher rides horseback across rolling countryside. Sunrise over open fields. Aerial shot, natural morning light, peaceful documentary atmosphere."


Product Advertisement

"A luxury wristwatch slowly rotating on a black marble surface. Close-up shot with blurred background. Studio lighting, premium commercial atmosphere."


Sci-Fi Sequence

"A futuristic motorcycle races through a neon-lit city. Skyscrapers glow in the background. Low-angle shot, neon lighting, cyberpunk atmosphere."


Character Portrait

"A giant panda wearing black-rimmed glasses reads a book in a café. A steaming coffee sits beside the book near a window. Medium shot, ambient lighting, cinematic colour grading."


Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Making prompts overly complicated.

✅ Use simple, visual descriptions.

❌ Describing too many actions in one short video.

✅ Focus on a single moment or action.

❌ Forgetting camera language.

✅ Add:

  • Wide shot
  • Medium shot
  • Close-up
  • Aerial view
  • First-person perspective

❌ Ignoring lighting and atmosphere.

✅ Include:

  • Sunset
  • Ambient lighting
  • Morning mist
  • Neon lights
  • Cinematic mood


Quick Tips

  • Use simple, clear language.
  • Focus on a scene that can realistically happen in 5–10 seconds.
  • Structure prompts as:
    • Subject
    • Movement
    • Scene
    • Camera Language
    • Lighting
    • Atmosphere
  • Add camera terms such as:
    • Close-up
    • Medium shot
    • Aerial shot
    • First-person perspective
    • Depth of field
  • Use lighting to enhance mood:
    • Golden hour
    • Sunrise
    • Neon
    • Ambient lighting
  • Professional Mode generally produces higher-quality visuals.
  • If results feel generic, add more details about the subject's appearance, clothing, environment, and mood.


Remember: Kling performs best when you clearly describe a short visual moment rather than a long story. Focus on one scene, one action, and one mood for the strongest results.


MIDJOURNEY

Course Lectures About this:

  • Midjourney Video lectures start here


Site Link to Tool:

https://www.midjourney.com/home

Official Documentation

https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32023408776205-Prompt-Basics


https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/37460773864589-Video

What Makes a Good Midjourney Video Prompt?

Midjourney videos work differently from most AI video generators. Instead of creating an entire scene from text, you start with an image—either one you've created in Midjourney or uploaded yourself—and then animate it.


Because the image already contains the characters, environment, lighting, and composition, your prompt doesn't need long descriptions. Instead, focus on describing the movement you want to see.

Think of Midjourney Video as animating a photograph rather than generating a complete video from scratch.


The Midjourney Video Formula

A strong Midjourney video prompt typically follows this structure:

Subject Movement + Camera Movement + Motion Style

Unlike other video tools, you usually don't need to describe:

  • Characters
  • Clothing
  • Locations
  • Lighting
  • Colours
  • Atmosphere

These are already contained in your starting image.


The Three Key Prompt Elements

1. Subject Movement

What is moving?

Examples:

  • Walking forward
  • Turning head
  • Hair blowing in the wind
  • Running
  • Looking around
  • Smiling
  • Reaching out

Example:

"She slowly turns toward the camera."


2. Camera Movement

How should the camera move?

Examples:

  • Slow push-in
  • Camera orbit
  • Tracking shot
  • Pull-back shot
  • Handheld movement
  • Gentle pan

Example:

"Slow cinematic push-in."


3. Motion Style

How much movement should there be?

Midjourney offers:

Low Motion

  • Subtle movement
  • Small camera shifts
  • Gentle character motion
  • More realistic results

High Motion

  • Larger camera moves
  • Faster movement
  • More dramatic action
  • Can occasionally create glitches

Midjourney Video Prompt Examples

Character Portrait

Starting Image:
Portrait of a young filmmaker.

Prompt:

"Slow push-in as she looks toward the horizon, hair moving gently in the wind."


Cinematic Scene

Starting Image:
Cowboy standing in a desert.

Prompt:

"Dust blows across the landscape as the camera slowly circles around him."


Fantasy Scene

Starting Image:
Floating castle above the clouds.

Prompt:

"Clouds drift past the castle as the camera glides forward."


Product Advertisement

Starting Image:
Luxury watch render.

Prompt:

"Slow camera orbit around the watch, subtle reflections moving across the metal surface."


Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Re-describing the image.

"A woman wearing a red jacket standing in a forest at sunset..."

If this is already visible in the image, you don't need to repeat it.

✅ Focus on movement.

"She turns slowly toward camera as leaves drift past."

❌ Writing long cinematic paragraphs.

Midjourney usually performs better with shorter motion-focused prompts.

❌ Using High Motion for every video.

High Motion can create exciting results but may also introduce unrealistic movement.

✅ Start with Low Motion for more natural animations.


Midjourney Motion Settings

Low Motion

Best for:

  • Portraits
  • Product shots
  • Landscapes
  • Slow cinematic scenes
  • Realistic movement

Examples:

  • Gentle camera movement
  • Small facial movements
  • Wind effects
  • Slow environmental motion

High Motion

Best for:

  • Action scenes
  • Fast camera moves
  • Dynamic sequences
  • Energetic content

Examples:

  • Running
  • Flying
  • Racing vehicles
  • Fast camera sweeps


Quick Tips

  • Let the image do most of the work.
  • Focus primarily on movement.
  • Keep prompts short and simple.
  • Describe:
    • Subject movement
    • Camera movement
    • Motion intensity
  • Start with Low Motion and increase only when needed.
  • Use --motion low for subtle movement.
  • Use --motion high for larger camera and character motion.
  • Use --loop to create seamless looping videos.
  • Use --raw if you want your prompt to have more influence over the animation.
  • Extend videos if needed—Midjourney allows videos to grow from 5 seconds up to 21 seconds.


Remember: Midjourney video is less about describing a scene and more about bringing an existing image to life. The strongest prompts usually focus on simple, natural movement rather than complex storytelling.


SUPPLEMENTARY TOOLS

Course Lectures About these tools:

  • Heygen Lecture Here
  • Meta Video Lecture Here
  • Grok Video Lecture Here
  • NotebookLM Video Lecture Here

Site Link to Tool:

Heygen

Meta

Grok

NotebookLM

What Makes a Good Grok Video Prompt?

Grok works best when prompts clearly describe the subject, action, setting, camera perspective, and mood. Unlike tools such as Seedance that often require detailed shot-by-shot instructions, Grok responds well to natural language descriptions and iterative refinement.

Think of Grok as a creative collaborator. Start with a simple scene description and then add camera, movement, and atmosphere details as needed. Grok can generate videos from text alone or animate existing images.

The Grok Prompt Formula

Subject + Action + Setting + Camera + Style/Mood

Example

"A surfer carving through a giant wave at sunrise, wide-angle camera, cinematic lighting, slow-motion, epic atmosphere."

The Five Key Prompt Elements

1. Subject

Who or what is the focus?

Examples:

  • A filmmaker
  • A rancher
  • An astronaut
  • A race car

2. Action

What is happening?

Examples:

  • Walking
  • Driving
  • Flying
  • Running
  • Looking around

3. Setting

Where does the scene take place?

Examples:

  • Desert highway
  • Cyberpunk city
  • Mountain road
  • Coffee shop

4. Camera

How is the scene filmed?

Examples:

  • Close-up
  • Wide shot
  • Tracking shot
  • Drone shot
  • Aerial view

5. Style & Mood

Examples:

  • Cinematic
  • Documentary
  • Sci-fi
  • Dramatic
  • Nostalgic

Grok Prompt Examples

Cinematic Scene

"A lone cowboy rides through a desert at sunset, wide-angle tracking shot, dust blowing across the landscape, cinematic western style."

Documentary Style

"A rancher moves cattle across open countryside at sunrise, drone shot, natural lighting, documentary atmosphere."

Sci-Fi Sequence

"An astronaut explores an abandoned space station, floating debris drifting through the corridors, cinematic science-fiction mood."

Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Being too vague.

"Create a cool video."

✅ Be specific.

"A sports car racing through a neon-lit city at night, low-angle tracking shot, cyberpunk atmosphere."

❌ Overcomplicating prompts.

✅ Focus on one clear scene and action.

Quick Tips

  • Use simple, natural language.
  • Describe:
    • Subject
    • Action
    • Setting
    • Camera
    • Mood
  • Add camera movements when needed.
  • Start simple and refine through multiple generations.
  • Grok generally responds better to clear visual descriptions than long technical instructions.




What Makes a Good Meta AI Video Prompt?

Meta's video generation tools work best with conversational prompts that clearly describe the scene, action, environment, and mood. You don't need complex formulas or highly technical language.

Think of explaining a scene to a filmmaker: who is there, what they're doing, where they are, and how the scene should feel.

The Meta Prompt Formula

Subject + Action + Environment + Style/Mood

Example

"A young filmmaker walks through a busy city street at night, neon signs reflecting in puddles, cinematic atmosphere."

The Four Key Prompt Elements

1. Subject

Who or what is the focus?

Examples:

  • A musician
  • A traveller
  • A filmmaker
  • A horse rider

2. Action

What are they doing?

Examples:

  • Walking
  • Performing
  • Driving
  • Exploring

3. Environment

Where does it happen?

Examples:

  • City street
  • Beach
  • Forest
  • Space station

4. Style & Mood

How should it feel?

Examples:

  • Cinematic
  • Dramatic
  • Inspirational
  • Documentary
  • Fantasy

Meta Prompt Examples

Cinematic Scene

"A teenage girl walks along train tracks at sunset, warm golden light, emotional cinematic atmosphere."

Travel Video

"A traveller explores narrow streets in a historic Italian town, handheld camera feel, vibrant colours, documentary style."

Fantasy Scene

"A floating city above the clouds at sunrise, epic fantasy atmosphere, cinematic lighting."

Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Being too generic.

"Create a fantasy video."

✅ Add context.

"A floating castle above the clouds at dawn, golden sunlight, epic fantasy atmosphere."

❌ Adding too many unrelated ideas.

✅ Focus on one scene.

Quick Tips

  • Use natural language.
  • Describe:
    • Subject
    • Action
    • Environment
    • Mood
  • Think like a storyteller rather than a technician.
  • Keep prompts concise and visual.
  • Refine and iterate if the first result isn't perfect.

Remember: Meta AI generally responds best to clear scene descriptions rather than highly technical prompt engineering.


AUDIO: Music

SUNO

Course Lectures About this:

  • Suno Video Lecture

Site Link to Tool:

https://suno.com/

Official Documentation

https://help.suno.com/en/articles/5804417

What Makes a Good Suno Prompt?

A good Suno prompt clearly describes the type of music you want to create. Rather than focusing on visual details or storytelling, focus on the song's genre, mood, instruments, vocals, and structure.


Suno can generate complete songs with lyrics or instrumental music. For the best results, describe the sound as if you were briefing a music producer.


If you want maximum control, use Custom Mode, where you can separately define lyrics, music style, and title. 


The Suno Prompt Formula

A strong Suno prompt typically follows this structure:

Genre + Mood + Instruments + Vocals + Purpose/Theme

Example

"Cinematic orchestral soundtrack, emotional and inspiring, piano and strings, building percussion, instrumental, suitable for a motivational short film." 


The Five Key Prompt Elements

1. Genre

What type of music do you want?

Examples:

  • Pop 
  • Rock 
  • Country 
  • EDM 
  • Cinematic 
  • Lo-fi 
  • Hip Hop 
  • Orchestral 

Example:

"Cinematic orchestral soundtrack."


2. Mood

What emotion should the song create?

Examples:

  • Inspirational 
  • Emotional 
  • Dramatic 
  • Uplifting 
  • Dark 
  • Energetic 
  • Nostalgic 

Example:

"Inspirational and hopeful."


3. Instruments

What instruments should be featured?

Examples:

  • Piano 
  • Acoustic guitar 
  • Electric guitar 
  • Strings 
  • Synths 
  • Drums 
  • Brass 

Example:

"Piano, strings, and soft percussion."


4. Vocals

What type of vocals do you want?

Examples:

  • Female vocal 
  • Male vocal 
  • Choir 
  • Spoken word 
  • No vocals 
  • Instrumental 

Example:

"Female vocal with an emotional delivery."


5. Purpose or Theme

What is the song for?

Examples:

  • YouTube intro 
  • Short film 
  • Documentary 
  • Trailer 
  • Workout video 
  • Travel montage 

Example:

"Music for a cinematic travel documentary."


Suno Prompt Examples

Motivational Film Music

"Cinematic orchestral soundtrack, uplifting and inspirational, piano, strings, and percussion, instrumental, suitable for a motivational short film."


YouTube Background Music

"Lo-fi hip hop, relaxed mood, soft piano chords, vinyl crackle, mellow drums, instrumental, study and productivity music." 


Pop Song

"Modern pop, upbeat and energetic, synths and electronic drums, female vocal, catchy chorus about chasing your dreams."


Country Song

"Contemporary country, emotional and heartfelt, acoustic guitar and fiddle, male vocal, story about small-town life and perseverance."


Movie Trailer Music

"Epic cinematic trailer music, powerful brass, strings, massive percussion, instrumental, heroic and dramatic atmosphere."


Using Custom Mode

For greater control, Suno allows you to provide:

  • Your own lyrics 
  • Style of music 
  • Song title 
  • Instrumental-only tracks 

Custom Mode is ideal when creating songs for films, YouTube videos, or branded content. 

Example:

Style of Music

"Cinematic folk, acoustic guitar, warm strings, emotional, uplifting, male vocal."

Lyrics

[Verse]
I've been walking down this road...

[Chorus]
Every step brings me closer home...

Using section tags such as [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] can help Suno follow the song structure more effectively. 


Common Prompting Mistakes

❌ Being too vague.

"Make a good song."

✅ Be specific.

"Upbeat indie pop, bright guitars, energetic drums, female vocal, feel-good summer anthem."

❌ Only specifying a genre.

"Rock song."

✅ Add mood, instruments, and vocal style.

"Alternative rock, emotional tone, electric guitar and drums, male vocal."

❌ Trying to describe every detail.

✅ Focus on the most important musical elements.

❌ Forgetting the intended use.

✅ Tell Suno what the music is for.

"Background music for a travel montage."


Quick Tips

  • Think like a music producer. 
  • Define: 
    • Genre 
    • Mood 
    • Instruments 
    • Vocals 
    • Purpose 
  • Use Custom Mode for maximum control. 
  • Provide your own lyrics when possible. 
  • Use section tags: 
    • [Verse] 
    • [Chorus] 
    • [Bridge] 
    • [Outro] 
  • For instrumentals, clearly specify: 
    • "Instrumental" 
    • "No vocals" 
  • Experiment with combinations of genres and moods. 
  • If the first version isn't perfect, generate variations and refine the style prompt. 

Remember: Suno performs best when you describe the sound and emotion of the music, not the visuals. Think like a songwriter, composer, or music producer when writing your prompts. 


Quick Formula for AI Video Creators

Genre + Mood + Instruments + Vocals + Purpose

Example:

"Epic cinematic orchestral, inspiring and emotional, piano and strings, instrumental, suitable for a motivational documentary trailer."


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