Master the Art of Hailuo AI Video Prompts

Learn how to create compelling prompts for generating impressive AI videos with Hailuo AI

Best Practices for Writing Prompts

Be Specific

Include detailed descriptions of scenes, movements, and atmosphere you want to create.

Set the Scene

Describe the environment, lighting, and time of day to establish the right mood.

Include Motion

Specify how elements should move and interact within the scene.

Add Atmosphere

Include sensory details like sounds, lighting, and weather conditions.

Example Prompts

Surreal Sky Kingdom

Simple Prompt:

SURREAL SKY KINGDOM IN A GLASS GLOBE

Descriptive Prompt:

Within the confines of a massive glass globe, floating high above a vast, turbulent sea, lies a surreal kingdom in the sky. Jagged cliffs rise from the clouds, dotted with ethereal castles connected by delicate, glowing bridges. The sky is a swirl of colours, a sunset that never ends, bathing the world in soft pinks, purples, and gold.

Rural Village at Sunrise

Simple Prompt:

RURAL VILLAGE AT SUNRISE

Descriptive Prompt:

A quiet rural village awakens as the first light of dawn breaks over the horizon. The soft glow of the sun gently illuminates the rooftops of small stone cottages, casting long shadows across fields of golden wheat. Birds begin to chirp, and a thin mist lingers just above the ground.

City Street Market

Simple Prompt:

CITY STREET MARKET IN THE EARLY MORNING

Descriptive Prompt:

In the heart of a bustling city, a street market comes to life in the early hours of the morning. Vendors set up their stalls, displaying fresh produce, colourful fruits, vegetables, and local goods. The camera pans across the market, capturing the sounds of conversations.

Prompt Structure

1. Scene Setting

Start with the location and time of day

Example: "In a sunlit forest clearing..."

2. Main Elements

Describe the key subjects and their actions

Example: "A group of construction workers carefully move across steel beams..."

3. Atmosphere

Add details about lighting, weather, and mood

Example: "The warm afternoon sun casts long shadows..."

4. Camera Movement

Specify how the scene should be captured

Example: "The camera slowly pans across the scene..."

Camera Movement Guide

Learn how to enhance your videos with professional camera movements

Camera Movement Basics

Adding camera movements to your prompts creates more dynamic and professional-looking videos. Place camera instructions in square brackets in your prompt.

Placement in Prompts

Insert camera movements at the specific point in your prompt where the movement should occur.

✓ A bird is flying [tracking shot, tilt up].

✗ Avoid: [tracking shot, tilt up] A bird is flying.

Combining Movements

You can combine multiple camera movements for complex effects:

[Pan left] indicates a single movement
[Pan left, Truck right] indicates simultaneous movements
A [Pan left], then B [Truck right] indicates sequential movements

Camera Movement Types

Horizontal Movements

Push In/Pull Out

Camera moves forward or backward horizontally

[Push in] / [Pull out]

Zoom In/Out

Frame enlarges or shrinks without camera movement

[Zoom in] / [Zoom out]

Pan Left/Right

Camera rotates horizontally while staying in place

[Pan left] / [Pan right]

Truck Left/Right

Camera moves horizontally sideways

[Truck left] / [Truck right]

Vertical Movements

Tilt Up/Down

Camera rotates vertically while staying in place

[Tilt up] / [Tilt down]

Pedestal Up/Down

Camera moves vertically up or down

[Pedestal up] / [Pedestal down]

Special Movements

Tracking Shot

Camera follows a moving subject

[Tracking shot]

Static Shot

Camera remains completely still

[Static shot]

Shake

Camera shakes slightly for dramatic effect

[Shake]

Special Shot Combinations

Left/Right Circling

Camera moves in a circular pattern around the subject

[truck left, pan right, tracking shot]

Walking Shot

Follows subject walking with sideways movement

[truck left/right, tracking shot]

Upward/Downward Tilt

Combines vertical movement with tilt

[push in, pedestal up] / [pedestal down, tilt up]

Stage Shot

Combines panning with zoom for dramatic effect

[pan left/right, zoom in]

Real-World Examples

Nature Scene

The shot [pans left] while [tilting upward], starting from a small rabbit looking up to the left, gradually moving toward the sky, with a balloon floating upward along the rabbit's line of sight.

City Skyline

The shot begins from the rooftop of a dark-toned house, [pedestaling up] and [panning left] to capture the magnificent city skyline on the left. In the night, the city is aglow with lights, and in the distant sky, there is a large pale red moon.

Epic Scene

A knight stands in the center of the ruins, holding a broken sword, gazing at the burning sky in the distance. The shot slowly rises from the ground, revealing the desolate scene around him. The camera then [pulls out], gradually exposing the crumbling city walls and the raging hellfire in the distance. Finally, the camera [tilts up], focusing on the enormous shadow of a creature floating in the sky.

To see video examples of these camera movements in action, visit our detailed tutorial:

View Full Camera Movement Tutorial with Videos

Pro Tips

Create custom prompts for specific outputs rather than relying on prompt refinement
Focus on natural movements and realistic scenarios for better results
Include camera movement descriptions to guide the video flow
Generate one video at a time for optimal results
Test both simple and detailed prompts to find what works best for your needs

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