How to Write Better Prompts

Improve your AI generation results with effective prompt writing techniques.

Prompt Structure

For best results, prompts should be descriptive and specific.

A strong prompt usually includes:

Subject	What appears in the video	a young woman, a robot, a city skyline
Context	The setting or background	on a rainy Tokyo street at night
Action	What is happening	walking slowly while holding an umbrella
Style	Visual or cinematic style	cinematic, documentary, noir, cartoon
Camera Motion	Optional camera movement	tracking shot, aerial view, slow dolly-in
Composition	Framing or shot type	wide shot, close-up, over-the-shoulder
Ambiance	Lighting, color, sound, mood	soft golden light, ambient city noise

Example prompt:

A cinematic tracking shot of a young woman walking through a rainy Tokyo street at night.
Neon signs reflect on the wet pavement. The camera slowly follows her from behind.
The mood is quiet and futuristic, with soft ambient city sounds and distant traffic.

Example Comparison

Basic prompt:

a cat

Better prompt:

a fluffy orange cat sitting on a windowsill, soft afternoon sunlight streaming through the window, bokeh background, cozy atmosphere, photography style, 4K, high detail

The detailed prompt gives the model more context, resulting in higher quality and more predictable output.

Tips by Model Type

For image generation (T2I):

• Be specific about composition and framing

• Include artistic style references

• Mention lighting conditions

For video generation (T2V/I2V):

• Describe the motion or action clearly

• Keep prompts focused on one main action

• Specify camera movement if needed (zoom, pan, static)

Quick Tips

Goal	Action
More control	Be specific and descriptive
Consistent style	Include style references
Higher quality	Add quality keywords (4K, detailed, sharp)