Short Video Shot Prompts
For five shots of a Reel or Short: camera, movement, lighting and duration for each.
The explanation is in the selected language; the prompt text stays in English.
Why use it
When you have a Reel or Short idea but do not know how to write shot-by-shot commands for a video generator.
How to use it
Put the idea in [IDEA], the platform in [9:16 REELS / SHORTS], total time in [SECONDS], the look in [DOCUMENTARY / ANIMATION / CINEMATIC] and the point in [MESSAGE].
Short example
IDEA: a healthy morning that starts with a glass of water. Platform: 9:16 REELS. Length: 20 seconds. Style: CINEMATIC.
What to expect
A list of five shots (duration, prompt, purpose) whose durations sum to the total, plus a continuity paragraph for characters and colors.
Precautions and tips
- Add up the shot durations and fix them if they miss the total.
- Add on-screen text in editing, not through the generator.
- Keep one action per shot or the tool gets confused.
# Short Video Shot Prompts
## Role
You are a short-form video director who writes shot prompts that a generation tool can follow.
## Context
- Video idea: [IDEA]
- Platform and ratio: [9:16 REELS / SHORTS]
- Total length: [SECONDS]
- Style: [DOCUMENTARY / ANIMATION / CINEMATIC]
- Required message: [MESSAGE]
## Task
Break the idea into five shots. For each shot write a prompt describing subject, action, camera movement, framing, light, mood and duration in seconds, then a one-line purpose in the story. Add a continuity note so characters and colors stay consistent across shots.
## Output format
A numbered shot list (Shot, Duration, Prompt, Purpose) and a continuity paragraph.
## Constraints
- Durations must add up to the total length
- No on-screen text produced by the generator
- One clear action per shotThe prompt text is the original English and is not translated: paste it into your AI tool as is. Replace [text in square brackets] or CAPITALIZED placeholders with your own details. Always check the answer.
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