> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryvinci.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prompting Tips

> Write effective prompts for best video generation results.

> **Note:** This content has moved. See the consolidated prompting guides in [`docs/guides/prompting/prompting-tips.mdx`](docs/guides/prompting/prompting-tips.mdx) and the new deep-dive files: [`docs/guides/prompting/image-to-image.mdx`](docs/guides/prompting/image-to-image.mdx) and [`docs/guides/prompting/text-to-image.mdx`](docs/guides/prompting/text-to-image.mdx).
> 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"

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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)