video-prompting-guide

Q: How do I install video-prompting-guide?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers --skill video-prompting-guide in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/video-prompting-guide/ (personal) or .claude/skills/video-prompting-guide/ (project).

by 101-skillsMedia & Creative

Best practices and techniques for writing effective AI video generation prompts. Covers: Veo, Seedance, Wan, Grok, Kling, Runway, Pika, Sora prompting strategies. Learn: shot types, camera movements, lighting, pacing, style keywords, negative prompts. Use for: improving video quality, getting consistent results, professional video prompts. Triggers: video prompt, how to prompt video, veo prompts, video generation tips, better ai video, video prompt engineering, video prompt guide, video prompt template, ai video tips, video prompt best practices, video prompt examples, cinematography prompts

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers --skill video-prompting-guide

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads video-prompting-guide automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Install the belt CLI skill: npx skills add belt-sh/cli

Video Prompting Guide

Best practices for writing effective AI video generation prompts via inference.sh.

Video Prompting Guide

Quick Start

Requires inference.sh CLI (belt). Install instructions

belt login

# Well-structured video prompt
belt app run google/veo-3-1-fast --input '{
  "prompt": "Cinematic tracking shot of a red sports car driving through Tokyo at night, neon lights reflecting on wet streets, rain falling, 4K, shallow depth of field"
}'

Prompt Structure Formula

[Shot Type] + [Subject] + [Action] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Style] + [Technical]

Example Breakdown

"Slow motion close-up of coffee being poured into a white ceramic cup,
steam rising, morning sunlight streaming through window, warm color grading,
cinematic, 4K, shallow depth of field"

Shot Type: Slow motion close-up
Subject: Coffee
Action: Being poured
Setting: White ceramic cup, window
Lighting: Morning sunlight
Style: Warm color grading, cinematic
Technical: 4K, shallow depth of field

Shot Types

Shot Type	Description	Use For
Wide shot	Shows entire scene	Establishing location
Medium shot	Waist-up framing	Conversations, actions
Close-up	Face or detail	Emotion, product detail
Extreme close-up	Single feature	Drama, texture
Aerial shot	Bird's eye view	Landscapes, scale
Low angle	Camera looking up	Power, grandeur
High angle	Camera looking down	Vulnerability
Dutch angle	Tilted camera	Unease, tension
POV shot	First person view	Immersion

Camera Movements

Movement	Description	Effect
Tracking shot	Camera follows subject	Dynamic, engaging
Dolly in/out	Camera moves toward/away	Focus, reveal
Pan	Horizontal rotation	Survey scene
Tilt	Vertical rotation	Reveal height
Crane shot	Vertical + horizontal	Dramatic reveal
Handheld	Slight shake	Realism, urgency
Steadicam	Smooth following	Professional, cinematic
Zoom	Lens zoom in/out	Quick focus change
Static	No movement	Contemplation, stability

Lighting Keywords

Keyword	Effect
Golden hour	Warm, soft, romantic
Blue hour	Cool, moody, twilight
High key	Bright, minimal shadows
Low key	Dark, dramatic shadows
Rim lighting	Subject outlined with light
Backlit	Light from behind subject
Soft lighting	Gentle, flattering
Hard lighting	Sharp shadows, contrast
Neon	Colorful, urban, cyberpunk
Natural lighting	Realistic, documentary

Style Keywords

Cinematic Styles

cinematic, film grain, anamorphic lens, letterbox,
shallow depth of field, bokeh, 35mm film,
color grading, theatrical

Visual Aesthetics

minimalist, maximalist, vintage, retro, futuristic,
cyberpunk, steampunk, noir, pastel, vibrant,
muted colors, high contrast, desaturated

Quality Keywords

4K, 8K, high resolution, photorealistic,
hyperrealistic, ultra detailed, professional,
broadcast quality, HDR

Prompt Examples by Use Case

Product Demo

belt app run google/veo-3-1-fast --input '{
  "prompt": "Smooth tracking shot around a sleek smartphone on a white pedestal, soft studio lighting, product photography style, reflections on surface, 4K, shallow depth of field"
}'

Nature Documentary

belt app run google/veo-3-1 --input '{
  "prompt": "Slow motion extreme close-up of a hummingbird hovering at a red flower, wings in motion blur, shallow depth of field, golden hour lighting, National Geographic style"
}'

Urban Lifestyle

belt app run google/veo-3 --input '{
  "prompt": "Tracking shot following a cyclist through busy city streets, morning rush hour, natural lighting, handheld camera feel, documentary style, authentic and candid"
}'

Food Content

belt app run bytedance/seedance-2-0 --input '{
  "prompt": "Close-up of chocolate sauce being drizzled over ice cream, slow motion, steam rising, soft lighting, food photography style, appetizing, commercial quality",
  "generate_audio": true
}'

Tech/Futuristic

belt app run xai/grok-imagine-video --input '{
  "prompt": "Futuristic control room with holographic displays, camera slowly pans across the space, blue and cyan lighting, sci-fi atmosphere, Blade Runner aesthetic, 4K",
  "duration": 5
}'

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Problem	Better Approach
Too vague	"A nice video"	Specify shot, subject, style
Too complex	Multiple scenes	One scene per prompt
No motion	Static description	Include camera movement or action
Conflicting styles	"Minimalist maximalist"	Choose one aesthetic
No lighting	Undefined mood	Specify lighting conditions

Model-Specific Tips

Google Veo

Excels at realistic, cinematic content
Supports audio generation (Veo 3+)
Best with detailed, professional prompts
Frame interpolation available in 3.1

Seedance

Strong at dance and human motion
First-frame control available
Good for consistent character motion
Works well with reference images

Wan 2.5

Best for image-to-video
Animates still images naturally
Good motion prediction
Works with any image style

Grok

Good general-purpose video
Configurable duration (5-10s)
Creative interpretations
Works well with abstract concepts

Workflow: Iterative Prompting

# 1. Start with basic prompt
belt app run google/veo-3-1-fast --input '{
  "prompt": "A woman walking through a forest"
}'

# 2. Add specificity
belt app run google/veo-3-1-fast --input '{
  "prompt": "Medium tracking shot of a woman in a red dress walking through an autumn forest"
}'

# 3. Add style and technical details
belt app run google/veo-3-1-fast --input '{
  "prompt": "Cinematic medium tracking shot of a woman in a flowing red dress walking through an autumn forest, golden hour sunlight filtering through leaves, shallow depth of field, film grain, 4K"
}'

Related Skills

# Generate videos
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-video-generation

# Google Veo specific
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@google-veo

# Generate images for image-to-video
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation

# General prompt engineering
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@prompt-engineering

# Full platform skill
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@infsh-cli

Browse all video apps: belt app list --category video

Documentation

Running Apps - How to run apps via CLI
Video Generation Guide - Comprehensive video guide

FAQ

What does the video-prompting-guide skill do?

How do I install video-prompting-guide?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers --skill video-prompting-guide in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/video-prompting-guide/ (personal) or .claude/skills/video-prompting-guide/ (project).

Which AI agents can use video-prompting-guide?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is video-prompting-guide safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains video-prompting-guide?

It is published by 101-skills in 101-skills/superpowers. It has 161 recorded installs.

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video-prompting-guide

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

Video Prompting Guide

Quick Start

Prompt Structure Formula

Example Breakdown

Shot Types

Camera Movements

Lighting Keywords

Style Keywords

Cinematic Styles

Visual Aesthetics

Quality Keywords

Prompt Examples by Use Case

Product Demo

Nature Documentary

Urban Lifestyle

Food Content

Tech/Futuristic

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Model-Specific Tips

Google Veo

Seedance

Wan 2.5

Grok

Workflow: Iterative Prompting

Related Skills

Documentation

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