Prompt Guide

A Prompt is the core instruction that describes the video you want to generate. Writing effective Prompts is key to obtaining high-quality, coherent, and visually appealing videos. This guide covers Prompt writing techniques for both text-to-video and image-to-video modes.

Intelligent Prompt Enhancement (prompt_extend)

Enable intelligent prompt enhancement. The default value is true, and it is recommended to keep it enabled for optimal results.

Prompt Composition Structure

A well-designed Prompt can simultaneously control both the content and motion of the video. Depending on your experience and creative needs, Prompts can be simple or highly detailed.

Basic Formula

Use Case: Beginners or users seeking inspiration

Prompt = Subject + Scene + Motion

Subject: The main element of the video (person, animal, plant, object, or imaginary entity)
Scene: The environment, including background and foreground, real or imagined
Motion: Movement of the subject or environment (static, subtle, dynamic, or overall motion)

Text-to-Video Example:

"A black-haired girl wearing a mechanical hanfu, her hair styled in a bun, turns to face the camera, her soft, shiny hair flowing gracefully in the air."

Image-to-Video Example:

"A man soaring in a paraglider"

Advanced Formula

Use Case: Experienced users seeking higher quality, story-driven videos

Prompt = Subject (Details) + Scene (Details) + Motion (Details) + Cinematography + Mood + Style

Subject Details: Appearance, clothing, unique characteristics
Scene Details: Detailed description of the surrounding environment
Motion Details: Amplitude, speed, and effect of movement
Cinematography: Shot type, camera angle, lens, camera movement
Mood: Emotional atmosphere (dreamy, calm, tense, lively, etc.)
Style: Visual style (anime, cyberpunk, illustration, classical art, pixel game, etc.)

Example:

"A black-haired Miao girl wearing traditional ethnic clothing, carrying a pair of wings made of crushed stone, glides over a desolate landscape. The camera follows her flight, rising into the sky, showing the contrast between her graceful figure and the wasteland, emphasizing the contrast between her elegance and the harsh environment."

Camera Motion Formula

Use Case: Professional video output with precise camera movement

Prompt = Camera Motion + Subject + Scene + Motion + Cinematography + Mood + Style

Camera Motion: Describe in detail how the camera moves over time. Keep the motion within 5 seconds to ensure clarity.

Example:

"The shot begins with an antique wooden screen filling the frame, slowly panning left to reveal a hanfu-clad girl sitting behind the screen, participating in an online meeting, her hair styled in an elaborate bun with exquisite details."

Transformation Formula

Use Case: Creative effects, transformations, or shape changes

Prompt = Subject A + Transformation Process + Subject B + Scene + Motion + Cinematography + Mood + Style

Subject A: Initial form
Transformation Process: How it changes
Subject B: Final form

Example:

"Anime style, a black cat crouches under a streetlight, gazing at neon lights. A blue light descends and envelops it, elongating its body, transforming its fur into a sleek black suit. The cat ears disappear, facial features emerge, and it finally transforms into a handsome young man landing gracefully, his suit gently flowing in the night breeze."

Seven Key Elements of Prompt Design

Master these key elements to make your Prompts more professional and effective

1. Shot Type (Composition)

Close-up: Focus on facial features or small object details
Medium Shot: Show person/object within their environment
Wide Shot: Show environment and surroundings
Aerial/Top View: Overview of the scene

2. Camera Angle

Low Angle: Emphasize height or power
High Angle/Top View: Show vulnerability or overview
First Person/Drone View: Immersive first-person perspective

3. Lens/Perspective

Fisheye: Curved, exaggerated wide angle
Wide Angle: Capture more scene, expansive view

4. Camera Movement

Dolly In: Move closer to subject
Dolly Out: Move away from subject
Pan/Track/Orbit: Follow or rotate around subject

5. Motion Speed

Slow motion / Fast motion / Time-lapse
Control visual impact and narrative rhythm

6. Mood/Atmosphere

Lively / Joyful / Beautiful
Dreamy / Calm / Soft
Lonely / Quiet / Melancholic
Tense / Uneasy / Gloomy
Grand / Powerful / Majestic

7. Visual Style

Cyberpunk: Neon lights, futuristic cityscapes
Post-apocalyptic: Desolate, imaginative
Line Art/Illustration: Stylized, clear outlines
Anime/Cartoon: Classic or modern animation style

Felt/Toy-like: Cute, handcrafted appearance
Classical Painting: Imitating Van Gogh, Monet, etc.
Pixel/Game: Retro pixel graphics, high-resolution textures

Camera Angles & Perspectives

Master different camera angles and lens perspectives to make your videos more visually impactful and narratively expressive

Low Angle

Prompt Example:

"The video begins with a pair of walking legs, shot from a low angle, focusing on the movement of footsteps. In the frame, shoes tread on rough abandoned ground, surrounded by broken concrete and scattered weeds, showcasing the desolation and decay of a post-apocalyptic style."

Video Effect:

Close-up

Prompt Example:

"Close-up shot focusing on the girl's eyes, filled with anticipation"

Video Effect:

Medium Shot

Prompt Example:

"Medium shot showing a person's complete posture in a coffee shop"

Video Effect:

Wide Shot

Prompt Example:

"Wide-angle shot showing the entire city skyline and streets"

Video Effect:

Aerial/Top View

Prompt Example:

"Aerial view overlooking the entire square and surrounding buildings"

Video Effect:

Top-down Shot

Prompt Example:

"The video shows a scene of a person walking in a post-apocalyptic world. The camera shoots from above, capturing a person walking slowly forward in a wasteland-style scene with sunlight."

Video Effect:

Drone

Prompt Example:

"FPV drone perspective | At the start of the video, the camera uses FPV (first-person view) drone shooting, creating an immersive experience. The camera rapidly weaves through tall buildings in the city, showcasing magnificent urban landscapes. Buildings flash by in the field of view, with light and shadow interweaving, reflecting the modernity and prosperity of the city."

Prompt examples for different style types and their corresponding video effects

2D Animation Style

Prompt Example 1:

"An orange kitten running on a sunny grassy field, with butterflies fluttering around. 2D animation style, vibrant colors, smooth lines, full of childlike charm and vitality."

Prompt Example 2:

"A flower shop with exquisite windows, beautiful wooden doors, and neatly arranged flowers. The camera slowly pushes in, showcasing the warm atmosphere of the flower shop. 2D flat style, soft colors, simple lines."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with traditional 2D animation texture, featuring flat visuals, high color saturation, smooth and natural motion, suitable for creating cartoons, children's content, or lighthearted scenes.

Flat design visuals with no three-dimensional shadow effects
High color saturation with distinct contrast
Smooth and natural motion, suitable for lighthearted scenes
Simple and clear lines, suitable for educational or children's content

Use Cases:

Children's educational videos, brand promotional animations, social media short videos, product demonstration animations

3D Animation Style

Prompt Example 1:

"A robot standing on the rooftop of a futuristic city, overlooking streets with flickering neon lights. 3D rendering style, exquisite details, realistic lighting effects, full of technological sense."

Prompt Example 2:

"A 3D cartoon bear cub walking through a forest, with sunlight filtering through leaves creating dappled shadows. The camera follows the bear, showcasing the three-dimensional sense of the surrounding environment. 3D animation style, soft lighting, rich details."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with three-dimensional depth, where objects have depth and volume, with realistic lighting effects, suitable for creating sci-fi, gaming, or scenes requiring three-dimensional sense.

Objects have obvious three-dimensional depth and volume
Realistic lighting effects with contrast between light and shadow
Rich details with clear textures
Suitable for sci-fi, gaming, product showcases, and other scenes

Use Cases:

Game promotional videos, product 3D showcases, sci-fi short films, architectural visualization, VR/AR content

Japanese Anime Style

Prompt Example 1:

"A black-haired girl wearing a mechanical hanfu, her hair styled in a bun, turns to face the camera, her soft, shiny hair flowing gracefully in the air. Japanese anime style, large eyes, delicate lines, soft colors."

Prompt Example 2:

"A campus scene with cherry blossoms fluttering, a schoolgirl in uniform standing under a cherry tree, the breeze lifting her long hair and skirt. Japanese anime style, beautiful visuals, soft tones, full of youthful atmosphere."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with Japanese anime characteristics, featuring distinctive character traits (large eyes, delicate features), beautiful visual style, soft colors, suitable for creating anime-style content.

Characters have typical Japanese anime features: large eyes, delicate facial features
Beautiful visual style with soft colors, full of poetic atmosphere
Delicate and smooth lines with rich details
Suitable for themes like youth, romance, fantasy, etc.

Use Cases:

Anime short films, MV production, game character showcases, anime culture content, brand image videos

Cyberpunk Style

Prompt Example 1:

"Urban streets at night, neon lights flickering, raindrops sliding down glass. Cyberpunk style, high contrast, blue-purple tones, full of futuristic and technological sense."

Prompt Example 2:

"A scene of urban fantasy art. A dynamic graffiti art character. A boy painted with spray paint is coming to life from a concrete wall. He's rapping an English rap at an extremely fast pace while striking a classic, energetic rapper pose. The scene is set under an urban railway bridge at night. Light comes from a lone streetlamp, creating a cinematic atmosphere full of high energy and amazing details."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with cyberpunk aesthetic features, featuring intense neon lighting effects, high-contrast colors (blue-purple, pink), creating a futuristic, technology-heavy atmosphere.

Intense neon lighting effects, primarily blue-purple tones
High-contrast colors with strong light-dark contrast
Futuristic style, full of technological sense
Suitable for urban, sci-fi, dystopian themes

Use Cases:

Sci-fi short films, game promotions, music videos, tech product showcases, brand image videos

Clay Animation Style

Prompt Example 1:

"A cute little bear playing in the forest, surrounded by various small animals. Clay animation style, soft texture, warm colors, full of handcrafted warmth."

Prompt Example 2:

"A little boy and a little girl planting flowers in a garden, carefully digging soil, sowing seeds, and watering. Clay animation style, soft texture, warm tones, full of innocence and warmth."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with clay animation texture, featuring soft surface textures, warm colors, slightly clumsy but fun movements, suitable for creating children's content or warm scenes.

Objects display soft clay texture on surfaces
Warm colors, full of handcrafted warmth
Slightly clumsy movements but full of fun and innocence
Suitable for warm, childlike, educational themes

Use Cases:

Children's educational videos, brand promotions, public service advertisements, warm story short films, product showcases

American Comic Style

Prompt Example 1:

"A superhero standing on a city rooftop, cape fluttering in the wind. American comic style, bold lines, high contrast, vibrant colors, full of power."

Prompt Example 2:

"An epic and adorable scene. A small, cute cartoon kitten general, wearing exquisitely detailed golden armor and a slightly oversized helmet, bravely stands on a cliff. He rides a small but heroic warhorse. Below the cliff, an army of countless mice charges forward with makeshift weapons. This is a dramatic, large-scale battle scene inspired by ancient Chinese war epics. Dark clouds gather over the distant snowy mountains. The overall atmosphere is a humorous and epic fusion of 'cuteness' and 'majesty'."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with American comic characteristics, featuring bold lines, strong color contrast, dynamic and powerful visuals, suitable for creating superhero or action scenes.

Bold lines with strong visual impact
High-contrast colors with distinct light-dark contrast
Dynamic and powerful visuals
Suitable for action, adventure, heroism themes

Use Cases:

Superhero short films, action scenes, game promotions, brand image videos, comic adaptations

Cartoon Style

Prompt Example 1:

"A group of small animals throwing a party in the forest, music playing, everyone dancing joyfully. Cartoon animation style, exaggerated expressions, smooth movements, full of joyful atmosphere."

Prompt Example 2:

"An orange kitten running on a sunny grassy field, with butterflies fluttering around. Cartoon animation style, vibrant colors, smooth lines, full of childlike charm and vitality."

Video Effect:

Generates videos with classic cartoon animation characteristics, featuring exaggerated and smooth movements, rich expressions, bright colors, suitable for creating lighthearted and energetic content.

Exaggerated and smooth movements with rich and vivid expressions
Bright and vibrant colors, full of energy
Simple and smooth lines with a lighthearted style
Suitable for joyful, childlike, relaxed themes

Use Cases:

Children's animation, brand promotions, social media content, educational videos, entertainment short films

Usage Recommendations

Start with Basic Formula:
For rapid prototyping and initial attempts
Use Advanced/Camera Movement/Transformation Formulas:
For detailed storytelling and professional video production
Combine Elements:
Combining Scene + Subject + Motion + Mood + Style can create consistent and emotionally resonant videos
Length Control:
wan2.5 series models support up to 2000 characters, wan2.2 and below versions support up to 800 characters. Excess content will be automatically truncated.
Use Negative Prompts:
Use negative_prompt to exclude unwanted elements, such as "low resolution, errors, worst quality, low quality, incomplete, extra fingers, bad proportions, etc."