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AI film prompt library
24 prompts we use in our own films. Each one says what it is for, the exact wording, and what to swap for your story.
Cinematic shots
Lone figure on a ridge
An opening wide shot that sets scale and loneliness.
Hands at work, macro
An insert shot that shows skill and texture.
Doorway silhouette
A dramatic entrance framed by a bright doorway.
The reveal over the shoulder
Show what a character sees, with them still in frame.
Characters
Casting portrait reference
The face reference you attach to every later prompt.
Full-body costume sheet
A head-to-toe reference that keeps clothes the same.
Character in a new place
Put a locked character into any scene without losing the face.
Two characters, one frame
A two-shot where both faces hold.
Camera moves
Slow push-in on a face
Pull the viewer into a thought or decision.
Pull-back to reveal the world
End a scene by showing how small the character is.
Pan to discover
Move from a character to what they notice.
Tilt up the tower
A vertical reveal of something tall and important.
Atmosphere & weather
Dust storm approaching
Rising danger without showing a villain.
Rain on a window at night
A quiet, moody insert for reflection scenes.
Morning fog in a valley
A calm, mysterious establishing shot.
Social & ads (9:16)
Product hero, vertical
A clean product shot for a Reel or Short.
Scroll-stopping hook, vertical
The first second of a Short: one surprising image.
Talking-to-camera creator shot
A friendly presenter frame for a voice-over or lip-sync line.
Sound & music briefs
Ambience bed for a place
The background sound under every shot in one location.
Single sound effect, close
One action sound that sells a key moment.
Music brief for a 60-second short
A cue shaped to your edit, with room for dialogue.