AI video prompts: 100+ examples that work

A woman in a red coat walks across an empty rain-soaked city square at night, neon reflections on wet stone, slow dolly forward behind her, cinematic, quiet and lonely mood.

An old fisherman pulls a net onto a wooden boat at dawn, golden mist over a calm lake, slow push in on his weathered hands, cinematic 35mm look, peaceful.

A vintage car drives along a cliffside coastal road at sunset, waves crashing far below, aerial drone shot tracking alongside, warm cinematic colour grade, a feeling of freedom.

A candle flickers on a desk beside an open letter in a dark study, dust drifting through a single beam of moonlight, slow push in, cinematic, intimate and mysterious.

A violinist plays on a rooftop at blue hour as the city lights switch on below, slow orbit around her, shallow depth of field, cinematic, emotional.

A steam train crosses a stone viaduct through a misty valley, morning sun breaking through the clouds, wide static shot, cinematic epic scale, nostalgic mood.

A young man runs through a wheat field towards the camera, low evening sun flaring behind him, handheld tracking shot, warm cinematic tones, joyful energy.

Snow falls on an empty railway platform at night, a single lamp glowing above a wooden bench, slow pull out to reveal the whole station, cinematic, calm melancholy.

A red fox trots through fresh snow in a pine forest, soft morning light, its breath visible in the cold air, low tracking shot alongside, nature documentary style, calm.

A hummingbird hovers beside a bright pink hibiscus flower, wings a blur, garden softly out of focus behind, slow motion close-up, static camera, vivid natural colours.

A herd of elephants walks across dry grassland at sunset, dust glowing orange around their feet, slow aerial drone pull out, wildlife documentary look, majestic mood.

Waves roll onto black volcanic sand under a stormy grey sky, foam swirling around smooth rocks, low static shot at ground level, moody nature film.

A tiger drinks from a forest stream, ripples spreading outwards, dappled sunlight through the leaves, slow push in on its face, wildlife documentary style, tense stillness.

A sea turtle glides over a coral reef in clear turquoise water, shafts of sunlight from above, slow tracking shot behind it, underwater documentary look, serene.

Autumn leaves fall in a quiet maple forest, a stream winding between mossy rocks, slow crane down from the treetops, warm golden light, peaceful mood.

A snow leopard rests on a rocky ledge while clouds drift across the mountains behind it, slow pan from left to right, cool blue tones, wildlife documentary, quiet.

Thousands of fireflies blink in a dark meadow beside a lake at night, long grass swaying gently, slow dolly forward, dreamy natural light, magical mood.

Hot chocolate is poured into a white mug on a wooden table, steam rising and marshmallows bobbing, slow motion close-up with a slow push in, warm cosy food advert look.

A perfume bottle stands on wet black stone as water droplets splash around it, rim light outlining the glass, slow orbit, luxury product advert style.

A chef tosses vegetables in a flaming wok in a busy restaurant kitchen, sparks and steam rising, handheld close-up, high-contrast commercial look, energetic.

Fresh strawberries drop into a glass of milk, a white splash frozen in mid-air, clean white background, static camera, slow motion, bright commercial style.

A pair of running shoes rotates on a floating platform, soft studio light and coloured haze behind, slow orbit, sleek product commercial, modern and clean.

A stack of fluffy pancakes receives a slow drizzle of honey, butter melting on top, morning window light, slow crane down, food magazine style, inviting.

A wristwatch on a dark velvet cushion catches a sweep of light across its face, macro detail, slow push in, premium product advert, elegant mood.

A loaf of freshly baked bread is torn open on a rustic table, steam curling out and flour dusting the air, static close-up, slow motion, warm bakery tones.

A dragon circles a ruined castle on a cliff, its wings catching the last orange light, storm clouds behind, slow aerial orbit, epic fantasy art style, ominous.

A girl with a glowing lantern walks through a forest of giant luminous mushrooms, spores floating like snow, slow dolly behind her, fantasy painting, full of wonder.

A floating island with waterfalls pouring into the clouds below, birds circling, soft sunrise light, slow drone pull out, fantasy art style, dreamy and vast.

In a wizard's library, books fly off the shelves and arrange themselves in mid-air, warm candlelight, slow crane up, rich fantasy illustration, playful magic.

A knight in silver armour kneels before a glowing sword in a stone circle, mist swirling, cold moonlight, slow push in, cinematic fantasy, solemn mood.

A crystal cave lit by blue and violet gems, a small stream reflecting the light, slow pan right, fantasy art style, quiet and mysterious.

A giant whale swims through the night sky above a sleeping village, stars trailing behind its tail, slow tilt up from the rooftops, dreamy fantasy illustration.

An enchanted tree with golden leaves drops petals that turn into butterflies, soft afternoon light, slow orbit around the trunk, watercolour fantasy look, gentle.

A rain-soaked cyberpunk street at night, holographic signs flickering pink and teal, a delivery drone weaving between buildings, FPV drone shot, gritty neon mood.

An astronaut floats outside a space station while Earth turns slowly below, sunlight glinting on the visor, slow orbit around the astronaut, realistic sci-fi, calm awe.

A futuristic maglev train glides through a glass tunnel above a glowing megacity, slow tracking shot alongside, clean sci-fi look, cool blue light, optimistic.

A small robot repairs a broken street lamp in an empty alley, sparks falling, neon reflections in the puddles, slow push in, cyberpunk style, lonely mood.

Two suns set behind rock arches on a desert planet, a rover leaving tracks in red sand, wide static shot, cinematic sci-fi, quiet isolation.

A hacker's desk covered in glowing screens and tangled cables, code scrolling, rain running down the window, slow dolly forward, cyberpunk, tense late-night mood.

A massive spaceship emerges from the clouds above a coastal city, its shadow sweeping across the buildings, slow tilt up, epic sci-fi film look, ominous.

A neon-lit night market on a floating platform, vendors selling glowing food, steam and paper lanterns, handheld walking shot, cyberpunk style, lively and crowded.

A girl rides a bicycle down a hill towards the sea on a summer afternoon, tall white clouds, hair blowing, tracking shot alongside, Ghibli-style, nostalgic.

A small cottage in a green valley with smoke rising from the chimney, wind moving through tall grass, slow pan left, hand-painted Ghibli-style, peaceful.

An anime schoolboy stands on a rooftop as cherry blossoms swirl in the wind, orange sunset sky, slow orbit around him, anime style, bittersweet.

A cat sleeps on the windowsill of a cosy bakery while rain falls outside, warm lamplight on the bread shelves, slow push in, Ghibli-style, calm and comforting.

A train runs across a shallow flooded plain with the sky reflected perfectly in the water, slow pull out, soft anime colours, dreamy and quiet.

An anime heroine draws a glowing sword under a full moon, wind lifting her cloak, low-angle slow push in, dramatic anime style, determined mood.

A forest spirit made of moss and leaves walks through a misty woodland, tiny lights floating around it, slow dolly behind, Ghibli-style, gentle wonder.

A busy anime city street at dusk, students crossing, vending machines glowing, a train passing overhead, static wide shot, anime style, everyday warmth.

A chubby cartoon penguin slides down an icy hill and tumbles into a snowbank, snowflakes bursting everywhere, tracking shot, bright 3D cartoon style, funny.

A tiny clay snail races a clay tortoise along a garden path, fallen leaves as obstacles, low static shot, claymation style, playful comedy.

A 3D cartoon robot waters plants on a sunny balcony and a flower blooms instantly, slow push in, bright saturated colours, cheerful 3D animation.

A chibi wizard casts a spell that turns a pumpkin into a golden carriage, sparkles everywhere, slow orbit, chibi style, cute and magical.

A paper cut fox runs through layered paper hills under a paper moon, slow pan right, paper cut style, storybook mood.

A low poly island with palm trees and a tiny boat bobbing on blue water, slow drone orbit, low poly style, bright and relaxing.

A pixel art knight walks through a village at dusk as lanterns light up one by one, side-scrolling pan right, pixel art style, retro game mood.

A cartoon puppy chases a butterfly through a flower field, ears flopping as it runs, handheld tracking shot, 3D cartoon style, happy and bouncy.

A young woman reads a book in a sunlit cafe corner, steam rising from her coffee, other customers blurred behind her, slow push in, lifestyle film look, relaxed.

A father and daughter fly a kite on a windy beach at sunset, the kite climbing higher, slow tilt up following the kite, warm cinematic tones, joyful.

A runner laces her shoes on a city bridge at sunrise and then sets off, low static shot, crisp morning light, sports advert style, motivated.

Friends laugh around a campfire under a starry sky, sparks rising into the dark, slow orbit around the circle, warm firelight, cinematic, friendly and nostalgic.

An elderly man waters plants on a balcony full of potted flowers, gentle handheld shot, soft natural morning light, content and calm.

A potter shapes wet clay on a spinning wheel, hands covered in slip, macro close-up with a slow push in, warm workshop light, focused and meditative.

A young man skateboards through an empty car park at golden hour, long shadows on the tarmac, low tracking shot alongside, film grain, carefree mood.

A woman practises yoga on a wooden deck overlooking misty hills, slow crane up to reveal the valley, soft dawn light, wellness film style, serene.

Hot-air balloons rise over a valley of rock chimneys at sunrise, pastel sky, slow drone push forward between the balloons, travel film look, breathtaking.

A narrow cobbled street in an old Mediterranean town, white walls, blue doors and bougainvillea, slow dolly forward, bright summer light, relaxed holiday mood.

A wooden boat drifts across a turquoise lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs, aerial top-down drone shot, vivid colours, travel advert style, peaceful.

Northern lights ripple green and violet above a snowy cabin, smoke rising from the chimney, slow tilt up from the cabin to the sky, cinematic, magical.

A busy night street in an Asian city with lanterns, food stalls and scooters, handheld walking shot, neon and warm light, vibrant travel vlog look.

Terraced rice fields filled with water reflect the sunset, a farmer walking along the edge, slow aerial pull out, travel documentary style, calm.

A red tram climbs a steep street past pastel houses with the sea in the distance, static wide shot, sunny afternoon light, travel film look, charming.

A desert campsite under the Milky Way, tents glowing softly from inside, slow pan across the night sky, cinematic travel look, quiet wonder.

Colourful kinetic sand is sliced by a knife into perfect layers, crumbs falling away, macro close-up, static camera, bright studio light, satisfying loop.

A drop of ink blooms in clear water, swirling into blue and gold clouds against a black background, static macro shot, slow motion, hypnotic.

Glass marbles roll down a wooden spiral track and click into place at the bottom, soft light, slow orbit, clean minimal look, satisfying and calm.

Honey drips slowly from a wooden dipper into a glass jar, golden backlight, macro static shot, slow motion, smooth and relaxing.

Rainbow dominoes fall in a long curving line across a white floor, top-down drone shot following the wave, crisp light, deeply satisfying.

Soap bubbles form and drift in front of a dark background, rainbow swirls moving across their surfaces, static close-up, slow motion, dreamy loop.

A pottery wheel spins a perfectly centred bowl of wet clay while hands smooth the rim, top-down static shot, soft light, meditative loop.

Pastel paint is poured onto a canvas and spreads into glossy cells, macro top-down static shot, soft even light, relaxing loop.

A cartoon water droplet travels from the sea into a cloud, falls as rain on a mountain and flows back to the sea, slow pan right, bright 3D cartoon, educational.

A friendly cartoon volcano rumbles and erupts with bright, bubbly lava on a sunny island, slow pull out, colourful kids' animation, fun and safe.

A seed sprouts in the soil, roots spreading down and a green shoot rising into sunlight, cutaway side view, static camera, 3D animation, educational.

The planets of the solar system orbit a glowing sun, slow pull out from Earth until they are all in view, clean 3D style, educational space animation.

A caterpillar eats a leaf, forms a chrysalis and emerges as a butterfly, macro static shot, time-lapse feel, bright natural colours, gentle.

A clay dinosaur stomps through a prehistoric jungle and roars at a dragonfly, which is not impressed, low tracking shot, claymation style, funny and friendly.

A cartoon heart pumps red blood cells through a simple network of tubes, slow push in, bright 3D cartoon style, clear and friendly science explainer.

A cute chibi astronaut plants a flag on the Moon and bounces in low gravity, Earth hanging in the sky, slow orbit, chibi style, playful.

A modern coffee shop opens at sunrise, a barista turning the sign to open, warm light spilling onto the street, slow dolly forward, local business advert, welcoming.

A smartphone rests on a marble desk as its screen lights up with soft glowing colours, slow push in, clean tech advert style, minimal and premium.

Hands pack a handmade candle into a kraft box with tissue paper and a ribbon, top-down static shot, soft daylight, small business promo, cosy.

A bright co-working office with people collaborating at long tables, plants and big windows, slow pan right, corporate video look, positive mood.

A plain white delivery van drives through a clean city street at dawn, slow tracking shot alongside, commercial film look, reliable and fresh.

A skincare bottle sits among fresh cucumber slices and gentle water ripples, soft pastel light, slow orbit, beauty product advert, fresh and clean.

A gym at dawn with one person lifting weights, chalk dust drifting in a beam of light, low-angle slow push in, fitness brand advert, powerful.

A bright, empty modern living room with large windows and city views, sunlight on the wooden floor, slow dolly forward, clean architectural look, inviting.

An abandoned house at the end of a foggy lane, one upstairs window flickering, slow push in, desaturated colours, vintage film grain, eerie.

A dark corridor in an old hospital, a door slowly creaking open at the far end, static camera, dim green light, horror film look, creeping dread.

A rocking chair moves by itself on a wooden porch as wind chimes clink, pale moonlight, slow pull out, vintage film grain, unsettling.

A detective's desk under a single lamp, photographs and a map pinned with red string, rain streaking the window, slow pan left, film noir style, tense.

Footprints appear one by one in fresh snow with no one there, a dark forest behind, static low shot, cold blue light, mystery mood.

A lighthouse beam sweeps across a stormy sea and reveals a ghostly sailing ship for a moment, slow push in, dark cinematic tones, ominous.

An old music box opens by itself in a dusty attic and the tiny dancer begins to spin, slow push in, flickering candlelight, vintage film look, haunting.

A figure in a long coat walks under flickering street lamps in a foggy alley, seen from behind, slow dolly following, film noir, suspense.

Diwali night on a narrow street, rows of diyas glowing on every doorstep, children waving sparklers, slow dolly forward, warm golden light, festive and joyful.

Holi in a village square, clouds of pink, yellow and green colour powder bursting into the air, handheld shot, slow motion, vibrant and celebratory.

Monsoon rain pours on a busy Mumbai street, black-and-yellow taxis splashing through puddles, umbrellas everywhere, slow tilt down from the grey sky, cinematic, lively.

Chai is poured from a height into small clay cups at a roadside tea stall, steam rising in the monsoon air, static close-up, slow motion, warm and comforting.

Evening aarti on the ghats of Varanasi, brass lamps swinging in circles, flames reflected on the Ganga, slow crane up, cinematic, spiritual mood.

A South Indian temple gopuram at sunrise, pigeons taking flight, temple bells ringing, slow tilt up the carved tower, rich colours, devotional calm.

Hot jalebis are fried in a large kadhai and lifted into golden sugar syrup, macro close-up, slow push in, street food film style, mouth-watering.

A Durga Puja pandal at night, glowing lights, drummers playing the dhak, crowds in festive clothes, handheld walking shot, vibrant festival energy.

Rain falls on a green tea estate in the Kerala hills, mist rolling over the slopes, slow aerial drone push forward, lush cinematic tones, peaceful monsoon mood.

Colourful kites fill the sky over city rooftops during Makar Sankranti, a boy tugging his kite string, slow tilt up, bright afternoon light, joyful.

A camel caravan crosses golden dunes near Jaisalmer at sunset, long shadows on the sand, slow aerial tracking shot, cinematic desert tones, timeless.

A street vendor spreads and flips a crisp dosa on a hot griddle in a busy night market, steam and string lights, slow push in, street food documentary, lively.

A bride's hands decorated with fresh mehendi rest on a red silk dupatta as marigold petals fall, macro slow push in, soft warm light, festive and tender.