A published prompt and its video
CINEFUSE EXAMPLE · Grok Imagine
A neon-lit Tokyo scene
Starting point: a text prompt, with no reference image.
Walking through neon-lit streets of Tokyo at night, rain-slicked pavement reflecting pink and blue signs, cinematic slow motion, immersive first-person perspective.
What to look for: compare the subject, camera movement, and lighting in the video with the directions in the prompt. A prompt guides the result; it does not guarantee an identical clip each time.
Try one variation: keep the subject and setting, then replace the camera direction with “locked-off camera.” Compare how the feeling of the scene changes.
Use this showcase prompt as a starting point. Available settings and credit cost vary by model; review them in the app before generating your version.
Compare this existing result with the suggestions below. The suggested prompts are starting points, not a set of recorded model benchmarks.
The Core Prompting Formula
[Subject] + [Action] + [Environment/Setting] + [Camera Style] + [Lighting] + [Mood/Style]
Not every element is required for every prompt, but including more of these dimensions gives the AI more to work with and produces more consistent, intentional results.
Why Prompt Quality Matters
AI video models like Grok Imagine, Seedance 2.5, and HeyGen Video are trained on vast amounts of video data. They understand cinematic language — terms like "tracking shot," "golden hour," "shallow depth of field," and "slow motion" all translate directly into visual output. The more precisely you describe what you want, the more the model can match your vision.
Think of prompting like directing a film. You're not just describing a scene — you're specifying the camera position, the lighting setup, the pacing, and the emotional tone. The AI is your crew.
Examples You Can Try in Cinefuse
Cinematic B-Roll
Best for: brand videos, YouTube intros, high-end social content
"A sleek black futuristic sports car drifting through a rain-soaked neon cyberpunk city street at midnight, dynamic tracking shot, cinematic lighting, 4K, shallow depth of field."
Social Media UGC Ad
Best for: TikTok, Instagram Reels, product marketing
"POV shot of someone holding a glowing mysterious soda can. The can suddenly erupts with colorful sparks, chaotic fun, bright studio lighting, fast-paced, vertical 9:16."
Nature and Landscape
Best for: ambient content, travel accounts, background video
"Aerial drone shot slowly rising above a misty mountain valley at sunrise, golden light breaking through clouds, birds flying in the distance, peaceful and cinematic."
Abstract / Artistic
Best for: music videos, art accounts, experimental content
"Liquid metallic paint slowly morphing and flowing in zero gravity, iridescent colors shifting from deep blue to violet to gold, macro lens, dreamlike and hypnotic."
Tips by Model
Grok Imagine — Go bold and specific on style
Grok Imagine thrives on strong aesthetic direction. Reference visual styles directly: "neon noir," "Y2K aesthetic," "hyper-saturated," "glitch art," "vaporwave." The more distinctive the style reference, the more striking the output.
Seedance 2.0 — Emphasize movement and energy
Seedance 2.0 responds well to prompts that describe energetic, expressive motion. Use action-forward language: "dancing," "running," "spinning," "erupting." The more kinetic the described scene, the more Seedance 2.0 excels.
HeyGen Video — Be specific about motion
When trying HeyGen Video, use a clear subject and a specific action. Instead of "a person walking," try "a person walking briskly through a crowded market, camera following at shoulder height." Review the result and refine one part of the prompt at a time.
HappyHorse 1.1 — Lock identity and audio
Call out what must stay consistent — the character, product, or outfit — and describe motion plus sound when you want a more finished clip. HappyHorse 1.1 responds well to identity anchors and action that should match native audio.
Seedance 2.5 — Lean into cinematic language
Seedance 2.5 responds exceptionally well to film and photography terminology. Use terms like "tracking shot," "dolly zoom," "anamorphic lens," "bokeh," "golden hour," and "film grain." The more you describe it like a cinematographer, the better the output.
Common Prompting Mistakes to Avoid
- Too vague: "A cool video of a city" gives the AI almost nothing to work with. Add subject, action, camera, and mood.
- Conflicting instructions: "Fast-paced slow motion" or "dark and bright" confuse the model. Pick one direction.
- Overloading with details: More than 5-6 distinct elements can dilute the output. Focus on the 3-4 most important aspects.
- Ignoring aspect ratio: Select vertical 9:16 in the generation settings for TikTok. You can also describe the framing in your prompt, but text alone does not set the output dimensions.
- Not iterating: Your first generation is a starting point. Adjust one element at a time to dial in the result you want.
Ready to try these prompts on your iPhone?
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