Thursday, September 24, 2026

Five Secrets to Describing Your Prompts Clearly for Better AI Results

1. The Subject

  • Who or what is the main focus?
    Clearly describe the person, object, product, or scene you want the AI to focus on.

    2. The Action

    What is happening in the video?
    Describe the movement, activity, or interaction taking place. Be specific about what you want the subject to do.

    3. The Context

    Where is the scene set?
    Mention the location, environment, time of day, weather, or surrounding elements that help establish the scene.

    4. The Camera

    How should the scene be filmed?
    Specify the type of shot and camera movement you want, such as a close-up, wide shot, tracking shot, aerial view, or slow zoom.

    5. The Look & Feel

    What style or mood are you going for?
    Describe the overall visual style, lighting, colours, atmosphere, and mood—for example, realistic, cinematic, professional, warm, dramatic, or minimal.

    Why These Five Elements Matter

    A good AI video prompt should provide enough detail to communicate your creative vision without making the description unnecessarily complicated. By combining the subject, action, context, camera, and look & feel, you can create prompts that are clearer, more consistent, and more likely to produce the video you have in mind.