PromptVid

Guides & Tutorials

Step-by-step guides to master AI video generation and prompt engineering

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Getting Started with PromptVid

Learn how to analyze TikTok videos and generate AI prompts in 5 minutes

Beginner5 min

Steps

  1. 1Sign up for a free PromptVid account
  2. 2Copy any TikTok URL you want to analyze
  3. 3Paste the URL into PromptVid
  4. 4Wait 5-15 seconds for AI analysis
  5. 5View detailed breakdown of camera work, lighting, and composition
  6. 6Copy optimized prompts for Sora 2, Veo 3, or Kling AI
  7. 7Use prompts in your preferred AI video generator
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Prompt Engineering Basics

Master the fundamentals of writing effective prompts for AI video generators

Beginner10 min

Steps

  1. 1Understand the 5-part prompt structure: Subject, Action, Environment, Camera, Style
  2. 2Start with the main subject and describe appearance in detail
  3. 3Define the specific action or movement happening
  4. 4Describe the environment, location, and background elements
  5. 5Add camera work: angle, movement, framing, distance
  6. 6Include visual style: lighting, color grading, film quality
  7. 7Practice by analyzing 3-5 successful videos
  8. 8Iterate and refine based on results
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Understanding Camera Movements

Learn professional camera techniques that work best with AI video generators

Intermediate15 min

Steps

  1. 1Static shot: Locked camera, subject moves within frame
  2. 2Pan: Camera rotates left or right on fixed axis
  3. 3Tilt: Camera rotates up or down on fixed axis
  4. 4Dolly/Tracking: Camera physically moves forward, backward, or sideways
  5. 5Crane/Boom: Camera moves vertically up or down
  6. 6Handheld: Subtle natural shake, documentary feel
  7. 7Gimbal: Smooth floating movement following subject
  8. 8Orbit: Camera circles around subject while keeping them centered
  9. 9Push-in: Slow dolly toward subject for emphasis
  10. 10Pull-out: Reveal context by moving away from subject
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Lighting Techniques for AI Videos

Master lighting descriptions to create mood and atmosphere

Intermediate12 min

Steps

  1. 1Natural daylight: Specify time of day (golden hour, midday, overcast)
  2. 23-point lighting: Key light (main), fill light (shadows), back light (separation)
  3. 3Direction: Front, side (45°), back, top, bottom lighting
  4. 4Quality: Soft diffused vs hard direct light
  5. 5Color temperature: Warm (sunset, tungsten) vs cool (daylight, fluorescent)
  6. 6Practical lights: Visible light sources in scene (lamps, neon, candles)
  7. 7Dramatic lighting: High contrast, deep shadows, film noir
  8. 8Even lighting: Minimal shadows, commercial/product style
  9. 9Ambient lighting: Environmental fill, natural mood
  10. 10Motivated lighting: Light sources that make logical sense
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Optimizing for Sora 2

Advanced techniques specific to OpenAI Sora 2

Advanced20 min

Steps

  1. 1Use cinematic language: film stock, lens types, camera models
  2. 2Emphasize camera movement over subject movement
  3. 3Reference cinematography styles and directors
  4. 4Describe depth of field and bokeh effects
  5. 5Add specific technical details: 35mm, 4K, anamorphic
  6. 6Include artistic style references
  7. 7Describe lighting setups in technical terms
  8. 8Use negative prompts to avoid unwanted elements
  9. 9Iterate with small variations to refine results
  10. 10Combine multiple camera movements for dynamic shots
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Maximizing Veo 3 Results

Get the most out of Google DeepMind Veo 3

Advanced18 min

Steps

  1. 1Focus on realistic, physically accurate scenarios
  2. 2Emphasize natural motion and physics
  3. 3Be precise with measurements and distances
  4. 4Describe realistic lighting conditions
  5. 5Keep camera work simple and believable
  6. 6Avoid overly stylized or artistic descriptions
  7. 7Perfect for product demonstrations and showcases
  8. 8Use technical product photography terminology
  9. 9Longer prompts work better (100-150 words)
  10. 10Take advantage of 2-minute video capability
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Kling AI Quick Workflow

Fast iteration strategies for Kling AI

Beginner8 min

Steps

  1. 1Keep prompts short and concise (30-50 words)
  2. 2Focus on one main action or subject
  3. 3Use simple, clear language
  4. 4Avoid complex camera movements
  5. 5Static or simple tracking shots work best
  6. 6Ideal for social media length clips (10s)
  7. 7Great for rapid concept testing
  8. 8Generate multiple variations quickly
  9. 9Combine clips in editing for longer videos
  10. 10Cost-effective for experimentation
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Analyzing Viral TikTok Videos

Learn what makes videos go viral and how to replicate techniques

Intermediate15 min

Steps

  1. 1Find 10-20 viral videos in your niche
  2. 2Use PromptVid to analyze each video
  3. 3Look for common patterns in camera work
  4. 4Note consistent lighting approaches
  5. 5Identify successful composition techniques
  6. 6Document popular camera angles
  7. 7Observe transition styles and timing
  8. 8Analyze color grading and mood
  9. 9Create a reference library of successful patterns
  10. 10Practice recreating these techniques with AI

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