Think like a director.
Start with one scene.

Start with a subject and setting

Tell the model who or what the shot follows, and where it happens. Concrete details give the scene something to hold onto.

A handmade ceramic cup on a walnut table beside a window.

Give the moment one clear action

Describe a visible change over time. Start with one simple action before adding a sequence of events.

Wisps of steam curl upward and drift through a shaft of sunlight.

Direct the camera

Choose a framing and one movement. Explain what stays in view, or what the movement should reveal.

A gentle macro push-in; keep the cup in focus as the background softens.

Shape the light and mood

Describe the light source, color, and texture. A few compatible details are easier to direct than a long list of conflicting styles.

Warm morning light, soft shadows, a quiet cream and brown palette.

Set the pace and sound

State the intended length, frame, and audio. For a longer story, describe the order of events and the transitions between them.

A continuous 6-second shot, square 1:1. Quiet cafe ambience, no music.

Put it all together

Here is the complete coffee scene. Copy it as a starting point, then replace the product, setting, or light to fit your idea.

Watch, adjust, try again.

Review the movement, framing, and continuity of your result. Change one instruction at a time so you can see what helped. If a shot feels too busy, remove an action before adding more adjectives.

For reference-based work, explain what each attached image or clip contributes: the subject, the environment, or the motion. Our sample prompts are creative starting points, and have not been presented as tested model outputs.