Sora's official prompts demonstrate that the visual impression of prompts is crucial. Imagine you're a film director who also pens novels.
- Incorporate motion + sensory experience + intricate details
- Camera movements: Think of your prompt as the camera. It's up to you to direct its movement to capture the essence of the scene. Eventually, your prompt should paint a coherent and sensible picture.
- Sensory experience: Sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch (you don't have to use all of these, pick what's appropriate for the scenario). Portraying the protagonist's sensory encounters can enhance the vividness of the video.
- Detailing: Pay attention to the significant elements of what you're characterizing and emphasize the aspects that carry the most weight.
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- Dusk, dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, nightfall
- Office, bedroom, dining room, bar, park, street
- Sunny, overcast, rainy/snowy, foggy, windy
Common prop types include:
- Characters: actors, models, extras, etc.
- Animals: pets, wildlife, etc.
- Flora: flowers, trees, etc.
- Objects: furniture, vehicles, buildings, etc.
Performing what action:
- Extreme wide shot, wide shot, medium shot, close-up shot, extreme close-up
- Straight-on, side, back, low-angle, high-angle, aerial, canted angle
- Zoom in/out, pan, tilt, crane shot, tracking shot, vertical flip, horizontal flip, cut
- Deep focus, shallow focus, focal stacking, small foreground background separation, large foreground/background separation, selective focus, deep depth of field, layered depth of field
- Centered, rule of thirds, symmetrical, negative space, diamond, triangle, circular, aerial, dynamic, scattered, repetitive, balanced, layered, close-up, etc.
- Realism: pursues realistic representation, rich in detail
- Neorealism: such as Italian Neorealism
- Romanticism: emotional, lyrical
- Magic Realism: such as Latin American Magical Realist films
- Impressionism: pursues fragmentary impressions, soft imagery
- Expressionism: expresses subjective emotions, exaggerated imagery
- German Expressionism: harsh contrasts, distorted framing, exaggerated acting, profound themes
- Rough Style: rough, naturalistic scenery and editing
- Cubism: strong 3D feel, pronounced set design
- Futurism: exaggerated, futuristic set design
- Mood Style: abstract, dreamlike mood
- Surrealism: such as Buñuel's works
- Post-Impressionism: colorful
- Fauvism: dark-toned, oppressive mood
- Cubism: simplifies forms into cubes
- Futurism: exaggerated futuristic set design
- Dadaism: avant-garde, absurd, deformational
- Surrealism: stream of consciousness, bizarre
- Cool, warm, high contrast, low contrast, saturated, desaturated, monochrome, distinct color blocks, steel blue, golden hour, vintage, noir, etc. different color effects
- the visual and editing styles of talented directors can act as a source of inspiration for creative prompts. These prompts are based on the styles and themes of different talented directors.
- Masterpiece: The Grand Budapest Hotel
- Visual Style Prompt: Meticulously symmetrical compositions, pastel color palettes, dollhouse-like miniatures, quirky camera angles, tracking shots.
- Editing Style Prompt: Fast-paced with jump cuts, witty dialogue, synchronized montages.
- Masterpiece: The Shining: A descent into madness within a chillingly sterile and grand hotel.
- Visual Style Prompt: Technically masterful with sweeping landscapes, innovative effects, and stark contrasts creating unease.
- Editing Style Prompt: Precise and calculated with long takes and montage sequences building suspense and realism.
- Masterpiece: In the Mood for Love
- Visual Style Prompt: Lush color palettes, neon lights, slow-motion, tracking shots, long takes, unique camerawork.
- Editing Style Prompt: Dreamlike sequences, melancholic atmosphere, juxtaposition of past and present.
- Masterpiece: Mulholland Drive
- Visual Style Prompt: Surreal imagery, distorted perspectives, unsettling close-ups, dreamlike sequences, industrial landscapes.
- Editing Style Prompt: Non-linear narrative, jump cuts, disorienting sound design.
- Masterpiece: Pulp Fiction
- Visual Style Prompt: Homages to classic cinema, pop culture references, close-ups on violence, long takes, split-screen sequences.
- Editing Style Prompt: Non-linear storytelling, dynamic dialogue, punctuating violence, iconic soundtrack.
- Masterpiece: Requiem for a Dream
- Visual Style Prompt: Disturbing imagery, distorted lenses, handheld camerawork, claustrophobic framing, tracking shots.
- Editing Style Prompt: Fast-paced cuts, subjective point-of-view, unsettling imagery, layered sound design.
- Masterpiece: Oldboy
- Visual Style Prompt: Visually striking violence, long takes, single-shot action sequences, neo-noir atmosphere, dramatic color palettes.
- Editing Style Prompt: Stylized transitions, impactful slow-motion, suspenseful sequences, dynamic sound design.
- Masterpiece: Interstellar
- Visual Style Prompt: Practical effects, IMAX cinematography, awe-inspiring landscapes, realistic space visuals, handheld camerawork.
- Editing Style Prompt: Tight cuts, complex timelines, intricate time travel sequences, impactful sound design.
- Masterpiece: Spirited Away
- Visual Style Prompt: Hand-drawn animation, vibrant colors, whimsical creatures, detailed landscapes, dreamlike sequences.
- Editing Style Prompt: Emotionally driven pacing, seamless transitions, focus on character expressions and movement.
- Masterpiece: Gravity
- Visual Style Prompt: Long takes, single-shot sequences, realistic space visuals, immersive camerawork, minimal dialogue.
- Editing Style Prompt: Seamless cuts, subjective point-of-view, use of silence and sound design to build tension.
- Masterpiece: The Tree of Life
- Visual Style Prompt: Natural light, breathtaking landscapes, slow-motion shots, poetic imagery, philosophical themes.
- Editing Style Prompt: Impressionistic, non-linear, voiceover narration, long takes, contemplative pacing.
- Masterpiece: There Will Be Blood
- Visual Style Prompt: Long takes, meticulous cinematography, focus on textures and details, period-specific atmosphere, oil landscapes.
- Editing Style Prompt: Rhythmic cuts, complex character studies, use of silence and sound design to create tension.
- Masterpiece: You Were Never Really Here
- Visual Style Prompt: Subjective camerawork, handheld shots, close-ups, distorted perspectives, use of color to reflect emotions.
- Editing Style Prompt: Non-linear narrative, jump cuts, disorienting imagery, sound design as storytelling tool.
- Masterpiece: Parasite
- Visual Style Prompt: Contrasting visuals (rich vs. poor), dynamic tracking shots, meticulous set design, claustrophobic framing.
- Editing Style Prompt: Fast-paced cuts, unexpected shifts in tone, dark humor, suspenseful build-up.
- Masterpiece: Blade Runner 2049
- Visual Style Prompt: Visually stunning landscapes, atmospheric lighting, realistic CGI, epic scale, slow-motion sequences.
- Editing Style Prompt: Precise cuts, building tension, use of silence and sound design, immersive experience.
- Masterpiece: Stalker
- Visual Style Prompt: Long takes, slow pacing, dreamlike sequences, philosophical themes, emphasis on nature.
- Editing Style Prompt: Contemplative, minimalist, metaphorical, use of long shots to build atmosphere.
- Masterpiece: Pain and Glory
- Visual Style Prompt: Bold colors, vibrant sets, expressive costumes, melodrama, stylized framing, close-ups on emotions.
- Editing Style Prompt: Fast-paced, playful, dramatic shifts, voiceover narration, use of pop music.
- Masterpiece: The Piano
- Visual Style Prompt: Wide panoramic shots, natural landscapes, focus on female gaze, raw emotions, evocative use of silence.
- Editing Style Prompt: Rhythmic cuts, subtle storytelling, character-driven moments, exploration of unspoken tension.
- Masterpiece: Pan’s Labyrinth
- Visual Style Prompt: Dark fantasy aesthetic, grotesque creatures, magical realism, intricate production design, dreamlike sequences.
- Editing Style Prompt: Dynamic cuts, suspenseful build-up, juxtaposition of beauty and horror, impactful sound design.
- Masterpiece: Vagabond
- Visual Style Prompt: Handheld camerawork, documentary realism, social commentary, focus on marginalized characters, use of natural light.
- Editing Style Prompt: Non-linear narrative, jump cuts, blending fiction and documentary, observational approach.
- Masterpiece: Do the Right Thing
- Visual Style Prompt: Bold color palettes, dynamic camerawork, Dutch angles, tracking shots, use of music videos as inspiration.
- Editing Style Prompt: Rhythmic cuts, energetic sequences, juxtaposing humor and social commentary, impactful soundtrack.
- Masterpiece: First Cow
- Visual Style Prompt: Minimalism, natural landscapes, muted colors, slow pacing, long takes, focus on character interactions.
- Editing Style Prompt: Contemplative pacing, subtle drama, use of silence and sound design to build atmosphere.
- Masterpiece: Still Walking
- Visual Style Prompt: Long takes, static camerawork, intimate compositions, focus on family dynamics, natural light.
- Editing Style Prompt: Subtle cuts, observational approach, naturalistic acting, quiet emotional moments.
- Masterpiece: Lost in Translation
- Visual Style Prompt: Pastel color palettes, elegant costumes, symmetrical compositions, use of wide shots, melancholic atmosphere.
- Editing Style Prompt: Slow pacing, minimalist dialogue, focus on atmosphere and character emotions, subtle soundtrack.
- Masterpiece: Dancer in the Dark
- Visual Style Prompt: Handheld camerawork, shaky frames, close-ups, subjective point-of-view, distorted imagery, experimental techniques.
- Editing Style Prompt: Jump cuts, non-linear narrative, unsettling sequences, use of sound design to create tension.
- Masterpiece: The Hurt Locker
- Visual Style Prompt: Handheld camerawork, realistic portrayals of war, shaky close-ups, claustrophobic framing, long takes.
- Editing Style Prompt: Fast-paced cuts, intense sequences, use of sound design to create immersion and tension.
- Masterpiece: A Touch of Sin
- Visual Style Prompt: Long takes, static camerawork, realistic portrayal of contemporary China, wide shots of landscapes, handheld sequences.
- Editing Style Prompt: Slow pacing, observational approach, focus on social commentary, minimalist dialogue.
- Masterpiece: Moonlight
- Visual Style Prompt: Lush cinematography, intimate close-ups, vibrant colors, handheld camerawork, focus on characters’ expressions.
- Editing Style Prompt: Subtle cuts, lyrical pacing, evocative soundtrack, use of music to convey emotions.
- Masterpiece: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
- Visual Style Prompt: Long takes, dreamlike sequences, magical realism, surreal imagery, blending documentary and fiction.
- Editing Style Prompt: Slow pacing, contemplative atmosphere, minimalist dialogue, focus on sound design.
- Masterpiece: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Visual Style Prompt: Creative use of special effects, innovative camerawork, playful visuals, dreamlike sequences, surreal imagery.
- Editing Style Prompt: Fast-paced cuts, non-linear narrative, dynamic sequences, use of music and sound design to enhance storytelling.
- Masterpiece: Mandy: Hypnotic revenge fueled by neon psychedelia and unsettling symbolism.
- Visual Style Prompt: Dreamlike surrealism with meticulous symmetry, blending retro-futurism and religious iconography.
- Editing Style Prompt: Slow-paced and jarring, juxtaposing reality and dreams for a disorienting atmosphere.
