Prompt Guide for Creator Flow (Image + Video)

Core Prompt Principle

Write prompts as production instructions, not prose paragraphs. The model performs better when your prompt clearly separates composition, subject, action, and environment constraints.

Image Prompt Structure (Shot Pre-Production)

• Frame type: wide, medium, close-up, overhead, POV, etc.
• Subject: who or what is dominant in frame
• Composition: position, depth cues, lens feel, perspective
• Lighting and atmosphere: time of day, contrast, color temperature
• Material detail: texture, weather, environment specifics

Keep image prompts focused on the first frame. Do not over-describe future motion here.

Video Prompt Structure (Shot Production)

• Action: what physically changes from frame 0 onward
• Camera behavior: push-in, pan, tilt, track, lock-off
• Pacing language: subtle, gradual, sudden, controlled
• Continuity constraints: maintain setting, subject identity, and scene logic

If a shot includes entrances, turns, occlusions, or partial visibility, references are often critical.

Using References Effectively

Reference images are best used when continuity has high risk. Keep usage intentional: use them to anchor identity and environment, not to replace prompt clarity.

• Character references: maintain identity under motion and partial visibility
• Location references: preserve environment continuity during camera movement
• Start frame references: keep generated video aligned with the opening composition

Prompt Quality Checklist

• Clear subject priority: primary subject is obvious
• Visual coherence: lighting and environment do not contradict each other
• Action plausibility: movement is physically reasonable for the shot length
• No ambiguity: avoid vague terms like “cool” or “nice” without specifics
• Continuity intent is explicit when needed

Common Prompt Failure Modes

Pair prompt design with Creator Flow and editing guides to improve end-to-end output quality.