# Crafting Effective Prompts The prompt is everything in AI video generation. A well-crafted prompt can mean the difference between a mediocre result and a stunning masterpiece. ## The Anatomy of a Good Prompt ### 1. Subject Who or what is the main focus? ### 2. Action What is happening? ### 3. Setting Where is this taking place? ### 4. Style What aesthetic are you going for? ### 5. Technical Details Camera angles, lighting, mood ## Examples ### Basic Prompt ``` A person walking ``` ### Improved Prompt ``` A young woman in a red dress walking confidently down a rain-soaked Tokyo street at night, neon signs reflecting on wet pavement, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field ``` ## Common Mistakes 1. Being too vague 2. Contradictory instructions 3. Overloading with details 4. Ignoring the model strengths ## Exercise Try rewriting this basic prompt: ``` A bird flying ``` Add subject details, setting, style, and mood!