The Anatomy of a Perfect Prompt

1. The Subject: Who or What?

This is the main character or focal point of your scene. Be as descriptive as possible. Instead of just "a man," try to specify age, appearance, and clothing.

Simple: A cat.

Better: A fluffy, orange tabby cat with green eyes, wearing a tiny blue bowtie.

2. The Action: Doing What?

What is your subject doing? A strong, clear verb is essential for creating motion. Think about the energy of the scene you want to create.

Simple: A knight stands.

Better: A knight in shining silver armor triumphantly raises his glowing sword to the sky.

3. The Setting: Where and When?

Ground your scene in a specific environment. This adds context, mood, and depth. Consider the time of day and the weather to add even more detail.

Simple: A car on a road.

Better: A vintage red convertible driving along a winding coastal highway at sunset, waves crashing on the rocks below.

4. The Style: What Does It Look Like?

This is where you become the art director. Specify the visual style you're aiming for. Vidu AI is particularly strong with anime, but you can guide it toward many aesthetics.

Examples:

• photorealistic, 8k, detailed
• anime style, Ghibli inspired, vibrant colors
• cinematic, dramatic lighting, film grain
• fantasy art, epic, oil painting
• cyberpunk, neon-drenched, futuristic city

5. Composition & Framing: How Is It Filmed?

To get more control, you can give the AI instructions on how to "film" the scene. This involves specifying camera shots, angles, and even lens types.

Examples:

• extreme close-up on the character's eye
• wide angle shot, showing the vast landscape
• low angle shot, making the subject look heroic
• drone footage, flying over a forest
• Dutch angle, creating a sense of unease

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Putting It All Together: From Simple to Spectacular

Let's combine these elements to see how a prompt evolves.

Level 1 (Simple):

A robot walks in a city.

Level 2 (Adding Detail):

A sleek, chrome-plated humanoid robot walks through a rainy, futuristic city at night.

Level 3 (Adding Style & Composition):

Cinematic wide angle shot of a sleek, chrome-plated humanoid robot walking through a rainy, futuristic city at night. The city is filled with glowing neon signs that reflect on the wet pavement. Photorealistic, 8k, film grain.

See the difference? The final prompt gives Vidu AI a rich, detailed set of instructions, leading to a much more specific and visually interesting result.