video-prompting-guide

Guide crafting AI video generation prompts with shot types, camera movements, and lighting keywords.

688|95|Updated Jan 31, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/inference-sh/skills --skill video-prompting-guide-inference-sh

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-prompting-guide
Source: https://github.com/inference-sh/skills/tree/main/guides/prompting/video-prompting-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inference-sh/skills --skill video-prompting-guide-inference-sh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users overcome the challenge of writing effective prompts for AI video generation, leading to higher quality and more consistent video outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Prompt Structure Guidance: Provides a formula for building comprehensive video prompts.
Keyword Libraries: Offers lists of shot types, camera movements, lighting, and style keywords.
Model-Specific Tips: Includes advice tailored for popular video generation models like Veo, Seedance, and Wan.
Use Case: A marketing professional needs to create a short promotional video for a new product. They can use this Skill to learn how to prompt an AI model to generate a cinematic shot of the product in action, with specific lighting and camera movement.

Quick Start

Use the video-prompting-guide skill to learn how to write a prompt for generating a cinematic tracking shot of a red sports car driving through Tokyo at night.

Frequently Asked Questions about video-prompting-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I write an effective AI video generation prompt?▼

To write an effective AI video generation prompt, use a structured formula combining shot types, camera movements, lighting, and style keywords to achieve higher quality and consistent video outputs across models.

What are the best keywords for cinematography and camera movements in AI video prompts?▼

The best cinematography keywords for AI video prompts include specific shot types, dynamic camera movements, and distinct lighting styles, provided in keyword libraries to improve generation quality.

Does this prompting guide work for Veo, Kling, and Sora models?▼

Yes, this prompting guide works for Veo, Kling, and Sora models, providing model-specific tips and nuances tailored for popular AI video generation platforms including Runway, Pika, Seedance, Wan, and Grok.

Can I use this guide to create a cinematic product video for marketing?▼

Yes, you can use this guide to create a cinematic product video for marketing by learning to prompt AI models for specific lighting, camera tracking movements, and professional video content creation workflows.

Why does my AI video prompt produce inconsistent results across different models?▼

Your AI video prompt produces inconsistent results because different models have specific nuances; this guide provides model-specific tips and iterative prompting workflows to improve consistency across platforms.

What is the correct structure for an AI video prompt?▼

The correct structure for an AI video prompt involves combining shot types, camera movements, lighting, and style keywords into a comprehensive formula, facilitating iterative prompting workflows for professional video content.