Note: This content has moved. See the consolidated prompting guides in/docs/guides/prompting/prompting-tips,/docs/guides/prompting/image-to-image, and/docs/guides/prompting/text-to-image. Effective prompts improve quality and consistency.
General guidance
- Be specific and descriptive
- Include movement, lighting, and style cues
- Avoid contradictory instructions
- Keep prompts under ~200 characters for best results
Examples
- “A cinematic close-up of a hummingbird drinking nectar, golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field, smooth slow-motion”
- “Futuristic city skyline at night with neon lights, gentle camera pan, light rain, cyberpunk style”
When using Image-to-Video, describe the intended motion relative to the source image, e.g., “subtle head turn and a friendly smile.”
Performance tips
- Poll status every 5–10 seconds
- Use exponential backoff for failures
- Cache final video URLs for reuse
- Prefer webhooks for production (see Webhooks guide)