Cinematic Video Prompt Generator
Direct a complete AI video shot with a subject, action, setting, camera move, lens, lighting setup, mood, and aspect ratio. Use the complete example below as a starting point, then customize each shot detail in the interactive generator.
Generated prompt
Main prompt
medium close-up of a chef plating a finished dish in a warm open kitchen with subtle steam in the background. The subject adds the final garnish and looks up with a quiet smile. slow controlled dolly in, 50mm lens with shallow depth of field, soft window light with warm practical highlights, premium documentary realism, 16:9 composition. Natural motion, coherent physics, consistent subject details, controlled cinematic color grade.
Negative prompt
jitter, flicker, warped anatomy, extra limbs, distorted hands, duplicate subjects, morphing face, rubbery motion, sudden camera jumps, unreadable text, logos, watermark, oversaturated colors
How to get a cleaner first clip
One action
Ask the subject to do one clear thing in the clip.
One camera move
Choose a dolly, track, orbit, or locked shot, not several at once.
One iteration
Change one variable at a time when the first result misses.
Compare model-specific wording in the Runway prompt guide.
Cinematic prompt generator FAQ
What makes a good cinematic video prompt?
A strong prompt names one subject, one clear action, the setting, shot size, camera movement, lens, lighting, and mood. Keeping the action simple usually produces more coherent motion.
Can I use this prompt with Sora, Veo, Kling, or Runway?
Yes. The generated prompt is model-agnostic. You may still need small adjustments because each video model interprets motion, duration, and reference images differently.
Should I include a negative prompt?
Use a negative prompt when the selected model supports one. It can reduce common problems such as jitter, morphing faces, warped hands, duplicate subjects, and unwanted text.
Which aspect ratio should I choose?
Use 16:9 for YouTube and landscape scenes, 9:16 for Shorts and Reels, 1:1 for square social posts, and 4:5 for portrait feed placements.