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How to Write Cinematic AI Video Prompts That Actually Work

A practical framework for writing AI video prompts that produce cinematic footage — not generic stock video. Covers structure, vocabulary, and mistakes.

May 5, 2025 9 min read

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intermediate

movement beginner

Camera Movement Cheatsheet: Dolly, Zoom, Pan, Handheld Explained

Camera movement is the invisible grammar of video. Learn what each movement means emotionally and how to describe it precisely in AI video prompts.

May 4, 2025

7 min →

lighting intermediate

Lighting for AI Video: How to Describe Light in Your Prompts

Learn the vocabulary of light and how to describe it in AI video prompts. Golden hour, Rembrandt, neon — lighting transforms every generation.

May 3, 2025

8 min →

shots beginner

The 5-Shot Sequence Every Creator Should Know

The 5-shot sequence is the building block of every compelling video. Learn how it works and how to turn each shot into an AI video prompt.

May 2, 2025

7 min →

shots beginner

Close-Up Shot Mastery: From Hitchcock to AI Video Prompts

Learn how the close-up shot creates emotion, tension, and connection — and how to write it into your AI video prompts for stunning results in Runway and Pika.

May 1, 2025

6 min →