50 Best AI Video Prompts That Actually Work

Stop guessing. These prompts are tested and produce consistent results.

How to Use These Prompts

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All prompts tested on Veo 3 via Leyline.

Cinematic Shots

1. Epic Landscape

Aerial drone shot slowly pushing forward over misty mountains at sunrise,
golden light breaking through clouds, cinematic 4K, film grain

2. Urban Night

Slow tracking shot through Tokyo street at night, rain falling,
neon signs reflecting in wet pavement, shallow depth of field

3. Desert Wide

Static wide shot of lone figure walking across sand dunes,
harsh midday sun casting long shadow, heat distortion visible

4. Ocean Sunset

Slow motion waves crashing on rocky shore, golden hour backlight,
water droplets catching light, cinematic composition

5. Forest Morning

Gentle push through foggy forest, morning light rays filtering
through trees, particles floating in air, peaceful mood

Product Shots

6. Tech Product Hero

Sleek smartphone rotating slowly on white surface,
studio lighting with soft shadows, reflections visible,
product photography style

7. Luxury Watch

Extreme close-up of watch face, second hand moving,
dramatic side lighting catching metal details,
black background, macro lens

8. Skincare Product

Hand gently picks up frosted glass bottle from marble surface,
soft natural window light, minimal aesthetic, slow motion

9. Food Beauty Shot

Steam rising from fresh coffee being poured into ceramic cup,
morning light from window, shallow depth of field, cozy mood

10. Sneaker Reveal

White sneaker rotating on pedestal, clean studio lighting,
slight reflection on glossy floor, product showcase style

People & Lifestyle

11. Portrait Emotion

Close-up of woman's face, single tear rolling down cheek,
soft window light, shallow depth of field, emotional, cinematic

12. Business Professional

Man in suit walking through modern office lobby,
tracking shot from side, natural daylight, confident stride

13. Artist at Work

Over-shoulder shot of painter adding brushstroke to canvas,
warm studio light, paint splatter on hands, focused expression

14. Athlete Training

Slow motion shot of runner's feet hitting track,
early morning light, dust particles in air, determination

15. Chef Cooking

Close-up of hands chopping vegetables, fast skilled movements,
steam rising, professional kitchen background blurred

Nature & Animals

16. Wildlife Majesty

Lion walking slowly through golden savanna grass,
sunset backlight creating rim light on mane,
documentary style, telephoto compression

17. Bird in Flight

Slow motion eagle soaring against blue sky,
wings fully extended, feather detail visible,
tracking movement smoothly

18. Underwater World

Sea turtle gliding through crystal clear water,
sunlight rays penetrating from surface,
peaceful slow movement, blue color grade

19. Flowers Blooming

Time-lapse style of flower opening petals,
soft studio lighting, black background,
delicate movement, macro detail

20. Storm Approaching

Wide shot of dark storm clouds rolling over prairie,
lightning flash in distance, dramatic atmosphere,
ominous mood, time-lapse speed

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

21. Cyberpunk City

Flying car weaving through neon-lit skyscrapers,
rain and fog, holographic advertisements,
blade runner aesthetic, night scene

22. Space Station

Slow pan across space station exterior,
Earth visible in background, stars,
hard sci-fi realistic lighting, no sound

23. Magic Portal

Swirling magical portal opening in dark forest,
blue and purple energy, particles floating outward,
mysterious glow illuminating nearby trees

24. Robot Assembly

Industrial robot arm assembling mechanical parts,
sparks flying, factory setting,
precise movements, blue safety lighting

25. Alien Landscape

First-person walking on alien planet surface,
two suns in sky, strange rock formations,
otherworldly color palette, discovery mood

Abstract & Artistic

26. Ink in Water

Black ink slowly dispersing in clear water,
macro shot, organic flowing movement,
white background, artistic slow motion

27. Light Painting

Long exposure light trails creating patterns,
complete darkness except for moving lights,
abstract shapes, vibrant colors

28. Geometric Morph

3D geometric shapes smoothly transforming into each other,
clean white background, soft shadows,
satisfying seamless loop, minimal design

29. Particle Flow

Millions of golden particles flowing in wave pattern,
dark background, ethereal movement,
abstract data visualization aesthetic

30. Liquid Metal

Mercury-like liquid metal morphing shapes,
reflective surface catching studio lights,
satisfying smooth movement, futuristic

Social Media Specific

31. TikTok Product Reveal

Hand dramatically revealing product from behind back,
colorful background, energetic movement,
vertical 9:16 format, trendy aesthetic

32. Instagram Story

Phone screen recording style, finger tapping app,
over-shoulder POV, casual authentic feel,
vertical format, lifestyle content

33. YouTube Thumbnail Moment

Person with surprised expression pointing at object,
bright saturated colors, clear focal point,
thumbnail-optimized composition, engaging

34. LinkedIn Professional

Business professional giving presentation,
modern conference room, engaged audience blurred,
corporate but approachable, natural lighting

35. Twitter/X Clip

Quick snappy motion graphic, bold text appearing,
fast cuts, attention-grabbing in first second,
square format, shareable moment

Mood & Atmosphere

36. Cozy Rainy Day

Window view of rain falling outside,
warm interior lighting, coffee cup in foreground,
lo-fi aesthetic, peaceful ASMR mood

37. Nostalgic Summer

Kids running through sprinkler in backyard,
golden hour light, film grain texture,
1990s home video aesthetic, warm memories

38. Mysterious Noir

Silhouette figure in fedora under streetlamp,
fog rolling through frame, high contrast,
black and white, detective movie style

39. Ethereal Dream

Woman floating weightlessly in white void,
flowing fabric and hair, soft glow,
surreal dreamlike slow motion

40. Gritty Urban

Graffiti-covered alley, puddles reflecting neon,
grungy texture, skateboarder passing through,
raw urban documentary style

Action & Motion

41. Car Chase

Sports car drifting around corner,
tire smoke, low angle tracking shot,
cinematic motion blur, night city

42. Dance Move

Dancer performing spin in spotlight,
dark stage background, dramatic lighting,
slow motion capturing fabric movement

43. Sports Moment

Basketball player dunking in slow motion,
crowd blurred in background, sweat droplets,
peak action frozen then continuing

44. Explosion

Building demolition controlled explosion,
dust cloud expanding outward, debris,
documentary wide angle capture

45. Waterfall Dive

POV cliff jumping into clear blue water,
slow motion entry splash, underwater transition,
extreme sports adrenaline moment

Architecture & Interiors

46. Modern Home

Slow push into minimalist living room,
floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light,
architectural digest style, clean lines

47. Ancient Temple

Walking through massive stone temple columns,
shafts of light through ceiling gaps,
Indiana Jones discovery moment, awe

48. Futuristic Interior

Sleek white corridor with blue accent lighting,
doors sliding open automatically,
sci-fi spaceship or facility, clean design

49. Abandoned Building

Exploring overgrown abandoned factory,
broken windows, nature reclaiming space,
urban exploration documentary style

50. Rooftop View

360 slow pan from skyscraper rooftop,
city lights at dusk, golden to blue hour,
establishing shot, sense of scale

Pro Tips for Better Results

Add Camera Movement

Static shots are boring. Add:

"slow push in"
"tracking shot"
"orbit around"
"crane up"

Specify Lighting

Lighting makes or breaks the shot:

"golden hour"
"harsh midday sun"
"soft window light"
"neon lights"
"dramatic rim light"

Include Mood Words

Guide the AI's interpretation:

"cinematic"
"peaceful"
"dramatic"
"nostalgic"
"eerie"

Set the Technical Style

"4K"
"film grain"
"shallow depth of field"
"slow motion"
"time-lapse"

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