AI Video Prompt Generator
Describe a scene in a few words and get a production-ready text-to-video prompt with camera movement, action, lighting and style for Sora, Veo, Kling and more.
Why Use an AI Video Prompt Generator?
Video models need a shot description, not a story. This tool writes one continuous, camera-aware shot from your idea.
Camera-Aware Prompts
Every prompt includes shot type and one clear camera movement, such as a slow dolly-in, tracking shot or orbit, so your clip feels directed.
Works Across Video Models
The output follows the structure that Sora, Veo, Kling, Runway, Hailuo and Wan all understand: subject, action, setting, lighting and style.
Optional Audio Cues
For models that generate sound, such as Veo, the prompt can include ambient sound, music mood or a short line of dialogue.
What You Can Create With Video Prompts
Popular ways people use AI video prompts.
Social Media Clips
Create eye-catching 5–10 second clips for Reels, Shorts and TikTok with a strong opening motion and vertical framing.
Example prompt:
Close-up, slow push-in. Steam rises from a freshly poured latte as a leaf pattern forms in the foam, warm café light, shallow depth of field, cinematic food commercial style.
Product Showcases
Show a product from every angle with clean studio lighting and smooth orbit shots, without a physical photo shoot.
Example prompt:
Close-up orbit shot. A pair of white running shoes rotates on a floating concrete block while water droplets hang in the air, clean studio lighting, dark gradient background.
Storyboards and B-Roll
Generate establishing shots, mood clips and storyboard frames for films, ads and presentations.
Example prompt:
Extreme wide shot, slow crane up. Morning fog rolls over a pine forest valley as sunlight breaks over the ridge, photorealistic nature documentary style.
Tips for Better AI Video Prompts
What separates a smooth, believable clip from a warped one.
One Shot, One Action
Most models generate a single 5–10 second clip. Describe one continuous action instead of a sequence of events.
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Name the Camera Movement
Pick exactly one movement: static, dolly-in, tracking, pan, orbit, crane or handheld. Mixing several causes jitter.
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Use Specific Motion Verbs
Words like sprints, pivots, pours or unfolds give the model clear motion to animate. Avoid vague words like 'moving'.
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Keep the Cast Small
Every extra person increases the chance of warped faces and hands. Start with one subject.
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For Image-to-Video, Describe Only Motion
When animating a still image, the model already sees the scene. Describe what moves and how the camera behaves.
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AI Video Prompt Examples
Copy a prompt into Sora, Veo, Kling or any text-to-video tool.
Rainy City Ride
Moody tracking shot with ambient sound
Medium tracking shot, camera moving alongside. A cyclist in a yellow raincoat rides through a narrow cobblestone street at dusk, tires splashing through puddles. Warm street lamps reflect on the wet stones under a deep blue sky. Cinematic 35mm film look, shallow depth of field. Ambient sound of rain and a distant tram bell.
Product Orbit
Clean studio product reveal
Close-up orbit shot. A matte black wireless earbud case opens slowly on a reflective glass surface, soft blue rim light tracing its edges. Minimal dark studio background, subtle particles in the air, high-end commercial style.
Forest Sunrise
Epic establishing shot
Extreme wide shot, slow crane up. Morning fog rolls over a pine forest valley as the first sunlight breaks over the ridge. Soft golden light and cool blue shadows. Photorealistic nature documentary style. Gentle wind and birdsong.
Rooftop Robot
Charming 3D animated moment
Wide static shot. A small round robot waters a single red flower on a rooftop garden at sunset, then gently pats the pot. City skyline in the background, warm orange light. Soft 3D animated film style.
Learn to Write Better Prompts
Free guides with templates, examples and common mistakes to avoid.
AI Video Prompt Generator FAQ
Which video models do these prompts work with?
The prompts follow a structure that works with most text-to-video models, including OpenAI Sora, Google Veo, Kling, Runway, Hailuo, Wan and Seedance. You may need to adjust length or audio cues for a specific model.
Why are the prompts written in English?
Most video models are trained primarily on English captions and follow English prompts most reliably, so the generator always returns an English prompt even if you describe your idea in another language.
How long should a video prompt be?
Around 60–120 words works well for most models: enough to describe camera, subject, action, setting, lighting and style without adding conflicting details.
Can I use it for image-to-video?
Yes. For image-to-video, keep the parts that describe motion and camera movement and remove descriptions of things already visible in your image.
Is the AI Video Prompt Generator free?
Yes, it is free with no sign-up. We do not store your ideas or generated prompts.
Does this tool generate the video?
No. It writes the prompt. Paste the result into the video model of your choice to generate the clip.
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