An AI video prompt generator has a harder job than an image prompt generator: it has to describe what changes over time. A strong video prompt defines the subject, action, camera, environment, timing, continuity and visual language instead of describing only a single frame.
The core video prompt structure
- Subject: Who or what appears?
- Action: What changes from the opening moment to the ending moment?
- Camera: Is the shot locked, tracking, orbiting, pushing in, pulling back or handheld?
- Environment: What space surrounds the action?
- Timing: What happens first, next and at the payoff?
- Continuity: Which character, clothing, object or environment details must remain stable?
- Look: Define lighting, texture, atmosphere and cinematic style.
Write motion, not just appearance
“A woman in a neon city” is mostly an image prompt. A video prompt describes the woman crossing the street, reflections moving across wet pavement, the camera tracking backward, traffic streaking behind her and a final reveal occurring at a specific beat.
A reusable video prompt template
Open on [SUBJECT] at [LOCATION]. [ACTION 1] begins immediately while the camera [CAMERA MOVE]. At the midpoint, [ACTION 2 / CHANGE]. Preserve [CONTINUITY DETAILS]. End on [PAYOFF]. Lighting and visual language: [STYLE].
Adapt the structure to your preferred model
Different video systems interpret instructions differently, so the same core idea may need to be shortened or reformatted for tools such as Sora, Kling, Veo or other video generators. AZZ Prompt Forge is not affiliated with those platforms; it is a prompt-building tool that helps organize the creative direction before you paste the result into your chosen system.