Prompt Library 2026: 120 Copy-Paste Prompts for AI Image + Video (Runway, Veo, Sora-style, Pika, Luma, Midjourney, Firefly, Stable/ComfyUI) image video promt
- Lord Of The Wix
- Jan 12
- 12 min read
This is an easy-to-use prompt article you can copy/paste.It’s organized by use case. Each prompt is written so it works in most tools, with quick platform tweaks when helpful.
How to use these prompts (simple)
Most generators respond best when you include 6 pieces of info:
Format (image or video, aspect ratio, duration)
Subject (who/what)
Action (what’s happening)
Environment (where)
Camera + lighting (shot type, lens feel, motion, time of day)
Style (clean commercial, cinematic, anime, 3D, etc.)
Template you can reuse
“[FORMAT] [SUBJECT] [ACTION] in/at [ENVIRONMENT]. [CAMERA]. [LIGHTING]. [STYLE]. [CONSTRAINTS].”
Platform quick tweaks
Runway / Pika / Luma / Kling (video-first): always specify duration, camera motion, and single-shot vs cuts.
Veo / Sora-style: include physics cues (shadows, reflections, motion blur) and continuity constraints.
Midjourney (image-first): lean into visual adjectives + composition.
Adobe Firefly: lean into brand-safe and editable phrasing (“clean background,” “space for text,” “remove distractions”).
Stable/ComfyUI: add control hints (“keep same character,” “consistent outfit,” “high detail,” “no text artifacts”).
image video promt
A) 30 Prompts for Ads, Brands, and Product Content - image video promt
A1) Product hero shots (images)
Studio premium
“A premium studio product photo of a matte black water bottle on a clean seamless background, softbox reflections, crisp label detail, subtle shadow under the product, high-end commercial look, ultra sharp.”
Cosmetics macro
“Macro product photography of a lipstick with creamy texture visible, shallow depth of field, glossy highlights, luxury beauty ad lighting, clean background, no clutter.”
Tech gadget
“A sleek smartphone floating above a reflective surface, controlled studio lighting, realistic reflections, minimal composition, space on the right for headline text, modern commercial style.”
Food packshot
“A cereal box on a kitchen counter, morning sunlight, soft shadows, realistic packaging detail, clean composition, empty space for text overlay, bright and appetizing.”
Jewelry
“Close-up product photo of a gold ring with gemstone, glittering highlights, dark gradient background, elegant luxury advertising style, crisp details, subtle bokeh.”
A2) Lifestyle product scenes (images)
Coffee ritual
“A warm lifestyle photo: a mug of coffee beside an open book on a wooden table, sunbeam through window, dust particles in the light, cozy minimal home, cinematic but realistic.”
Athletic gear
“A runner tying shoes at sunrise on an empty street, low angle, soft golden rim light, subtle motion blur in background, athletic brand ad style.”
Skincare bathroom
“Skincare bottles on a marble bathroom counter with soft diffused daylight, steam haze, clean premium spa vibe, minimal, realistic reflections.”
Outdoor gear
“A camping backpack leaning against a rock near a lake, misty morning, wide shot, natural lighting, product clearly visible, adventure brand photography.”
Streetwear
“Streetwear hoodie folded on a concrete bench in an urban alley, neon signs glowing, moody cinematic lighting, product texture sharp, shallow depth of field.”
A3) Short video ad hooks (video 6–8 seconds)
Satisfying pour
“Vertical 9:16, 7 seconds. A slow-motion pour of sparkling water into a glass with ice, crisp bubbles, realistic refraction, soft studio backlight, clean background, smooth camera push-in.”
Before/after reveal
“Vertical 9:16, 6 seconds. Split-screen transformation: messy desk to perfectly organized desk, fast but smooth transition, clean lighting, modern minimal style.”
Product spin
“1:1 square, 6 seconds. A soda can rotating on a turntable, softbox highlights, clean reflections, perfectly consistent logo, premium commercial style, loopable.”
Texture ASMR
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Close-up of chocolate breaking apart, crisp snap, detailed crumbs, warm cinematic lighting, macro lens feel, slow camera drift.”
Fashion hook
“Vertical 9:16, 7 seconds. Outfit reveal: quick cuts of jacket zipper, shoes stepping, sunglasses tilt, stylish street lighting, punchy energy, no text.”
A4) UGC-style ad videos (video 8–12 seconds)
Handheld testimonial vibe
“Vertical 9:16, 10 seconds. A person holds a product and talks excitedly to camera in a bright kitchen, handheld phone feel, natural light, authentic casual UGC style.”
Unboxing
“Vertical 9:16, 9 seconds. Hands unbox a premium gadget on a wooden desk, clean top-down shot, crisp packaging sounds implied, smooth pacing, product centered.”
Demo close-up
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Close-up of applying skincare cream to hand, texture visible, soft daylight, shallow depth of field, clean and trustworthy.”
Quick tutorial
“Vertical 9:16, 12 seconds. A fast 3-step routine using the product, simple cuts, clear actions, natural lighting, friendly casual vibe.”
Reaction hook
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Start with surprise facial reaction, quick zoom, then show product result, clean indoor lighting, social media style.”
A5) Brand graphics (image prompts)
Clean banner
“A clean modern website banner background with abstract soft gradients, subtle grain, minimal shapes, plenty of empty space for text, professional tech brand look.”
Holiday variant
“A product photo scene with subtle holiday accents (warm lights, pine, minimal ornaments), classy not cheesy, product remains the hero, premium ad lighting.”
Summer variant
“Bright summer lifestyle scene: product on poolside table with water reflections, vibrant but tasteful, crisp highlights, sunny mood, space for headline.”
Luxury black
“Dark luxury background with soft spotlight, subtle smoke haze, elegant reflections, premium brand mood, product centered.”
Eco/natural
“Organic eco brand scene: product on natural stone with green leaves, soft daylight, earthy palette, minimal composition, realistic texture.”
A6) Performance marketing variations (images/videos)
10 colorways request
“Generate 10 variations of the same composition, only changing accent colors: teal, coral, yellow, purple, monochrome, warm neutral, keep framing identical, consistent lighting.”
Background swap request
“Keep the product identical; generate 6 backgrounds: studio white, warm kitchen, modern office, outdoor park, night city neon, cozy bedroom. Same camera angle.”
Text-safe area
“Create a clean composition with a large empty text-safe area at the top third, product in lower right, balanced lighting, ad-ready.”
Loopable motion
“Video 6 seconds loopable: a gentle floating motion of a product box, soft shadow moves naturally, seamless loop, clean studio background.”
Thumbnail-first
“Create a bold thumbnail: close-up product at center, strong contrast, clean background, single focal point, minimal distractions, click-worthy composition.”
B) 25 Prompts for Cinematic Video Shots (Short Films, Music Videos, Trailers)
Neon rain street
“16:9, 8 seconds. A lone figure walking through a neon-lit street in the rain, reflections on wet pavement, slow dolly-in, cinematic lighting, realistic rain motion, subtle film grain.”
Foggy forest
“16:9, 8 seconds. Camera glides through a foggy pine forest at dawn, sun rays piercing mist, smooth steadycam, soft shadows, atmospheric cinematic look.”
Diner scene
“16:9, 10 seconds. Inside a retro diner at night, warm tungsten lights, slow pan across booths, steam from coffee, realistic reflections on chrome, cinematic tone.”
Car interior
“16:9, 8 seconds. Inside a car at night, dashboard lights glow, rain hits windshield, shallow depth of field, slow push-in toward driver’s eyes, realistic motion blur.”
Ocean drone
“16:9, 8 seconds. Aerial shot above waves crashing on cliffs, smooth drone movement, golden hour lighting, realistic sea spray, cinematic color grading.”
Music video glitter
“9:16, 7 seconds. Close-up performer with glitter floating in air, stage lights creating bokeh, slow motion, gentle handheld sway, dreamy cinematic style.”
Action chase
“16:9, 8 seconds. A cyclist racing through a narrow alley, handheld camera feel, dynamic motion blur, realistic shadows, intense pacing, cinematic.”
Sci-fi corridor
“16:9, 8 seconds. A futuristic corridor with flickering lights, slow tracking shot, volumetric haze, reflective metal surfaces, cinematic sci-fi.”
Western sunset
“16:9, 8 seconds. A cowboy silhouette on a ridge at sunset, wind blowing dust, slow zoom, warm rim light, wide shot, film look.”
Underwater
“16:9, 8 seconds. Underwater scene: rays of light, floating particles, a diver swims slowly, smooth camera follow, realistic caustics.”
Kitchen flame
“16:9, 6 seconds. Macro shot of a wok flame rising as vegetables toss, steam, heat shimmer, close-up, cinematic food film style.”
Library silence
“16:9, 8 seconds. A quiet library with dust motes in sunlight, slow dolly past bookshelves, shallow depth of field, gentle ambience.”
City timelapse
“16:9, 8 seconds. Cinematic timelapse of traffic light trails, slow camera tilt upward to skyline, crisp reflections, moody night.”
Storm window
“16:9, 8 seconds. Close-up of raindrops sliding down a window, lightning flashes outside, interior candlelight, rack focus between drops and background.”
Dream sequence
“16:9, 8 seconds. A person walks through a hallway that subtly morphs into clouds, surreal but coherent, smooth camera motion, soft glow.”
Documentary handheld
“16:9, 10 seconds. Documentary-style handheld shot following a chef in a busy kitchen, natural motion, realistic lighting, candid feel.”
Luxury watch
“1:1, 6 seconds. Macro slow pan across a luxury watch face, crisp engravings, controlled reflections, premium commercial cinematic hybrid.”
Mirror reflection
“16:9, 8 seconds. A character looks into a mirror; reflection moves slightly delayed, subtle surreal effect, consistent face, cinematic lighting.”
Snow night
“16:9, 8 seconds. Snow falling under streetlamp, slow push-in, warm light halo, footprints in snow, realistic flakes, film look.”
One-take room
“16:9, 10 seconds. Continuous one-take shot moving through a small apartment: kitchen to living room to window, consistent lighting, smooth gimbal.”
Creature reveal
“16:9, 8 seconds. Dark cave, flashlight beam reveals an ancient statue creature, dust falls, slow reveal, suspenseful cinematic lighting.”
Sports hype
“9:16, 8 seconds. Slow-motion athlete chalking hands, dramatic side light, close-ups, quick cut rhythm, trailer feel.”
Retro VHS
“4:3, 8 seconds. A retro skate video at sunset, VHS texture, slight lens distortion, handheld energy, nostalgic look.”
Cyberpunk ad
“9:16, 7 seconds. Futuristic street with holographic signs, rain, fast push-in, vibrant neon reflections, high energy.”
Horror hallway
“16:9, 8 seconds. Long empty hallway, flickering fluorescent lights, slow creeping camera forward, shadows shift subtly, tense horror mood.”
C) 20 Prompts for Social Media: Reels, TikTok, Shorts (Hook-First)
“Stop scrolling” zoom
“Vertical 9:16, 6 seconds. Start with extreme close-up of surprised face, quick zoom out reveals funny situation, bright lighting, snappy pacing.”
Satisfying organization
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. A messy drawer becomes perfectly organized, quick satisfying transitions, clean top-down view, crisp detail.”
Glow-up
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Before/after hair transformation, smooth morph, studio lighting, consistent identity, trendy social style.”
Food quick cut
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Quick cuts of making a smoothie: fruit drop, blender swirl, pour, final close-up, bright kitchen lighting.”
ASMR foam
“Vertical 9:16, 7 seconds. Close-up foam soap swirling in slow motion, macro lens feel, soft light, satisfying texture.”
Miniature world
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. A tiny city built on a desk, small cars moving, camera fly-through, playful, crisp detail.”
Pet comedy
“Vertical 9:16, 6 seconds. A cat wearing tiny sunglasses turns to camera, comedic pause, bright living room, lighthearted.”
“Did you know?” explainer background
“Vertical 9:16, 10 seconds. Clean animated background with subtle motion, modern shapes, text-safe area for captions, friendly educational vibe.”
Outfit transitions
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Person snaps fingers and outfit changes each snap, clean transitions, studio background, consistent face.”
Travel tease
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. A rapid montage: airplane window, beach wave, street market, sunset, smooth transitions, vibrant but natural.”
Product “POV”
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. POV hands using a gadget, realistic hand motion, natural daylight, casual authentic feel.”
Fitness rep
“Vertical 9:16, 7 seconds. Slow motion lifting weights, sweat highlights, dramatic side lighting, motivational energy.”
Recipe text-safe
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Overhead cooking shot with large empty space at top for step text, clean counter, bright light.”
Trend dance placeholder
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. A silhouette dancing in neon outline style, simple background, loopable motion.”
Makeup close-up
“Vertical 9:16, 7 seconds. Close-up eyeliner application, crisp details, soft ring light reflection, beauty influencer vibe.”
“Oddly satisfying” liquid
“Vertical 9:16, 6 seconds. Colored ink drops swirling in clear water, macro, slow motion, smooth camera.”
Gaming hype
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. Neon-lit gamer desk, RGB glow, rapid close-ups of keys, mouse, screen reflection, energetic cuts.”
Motivational quote backdrop
“Vertical 9:16, 6 seconds. Minimal animated gradient background, gentle motion, space for bold quote, modern aesthetic.”
Unreal transition
“Vertical 9:16, 8 seconds. A room transforms into a beach as camera moves forward, seamless portal effect, smooth motion.”
Comedy “freeze”
“Vertical 9:16, 6 seconds. A character mid-action freezes while background keeps moving, comedic effect, clean lighting.”
D) 25 Prompts for Image Generation: Concepts, Design, Posters, Logos, Thumbnails
D1) Concept art + worldbuilding
Bioluminescent forest
“A bioluminescent forest with giant glowing mushrooms, mist, cinematic light rays, ultra detailed, wide composition, fantasy realism.”
Desert city
“A sprawling desert city with tall sandstone towers, wind-blown cloth banners, warm sunset light, epic scale, detailed architecture.”
Floating islands
“Floating islands with waterfalls pouring into clouds, distant mountains, soft sunrise, wide shot, dreamy but detailed.”
Underwater ruins
“Ancient underwater temple ruins with coral growth, fish schools, light beams from surface, serene, high detail.”
Cyber alley
“A cyberpunk alley with neon signs, wet pavement reflections, vending machines, steam haze, cinematic night lighting.”
D2) Posters + typography-friendly
Concert poster layout
“A concert poster design with readable headline ‘NEON NIGHT’, subtext ‘FRIDAY 10PM’, synthwave style, clean spacing, balanced layout, high contrast.”
Movie poster
“A cinematic movie poster featuring a lone silhouette in fog, bold readable title area at bottom, dramatic lighting, minimal but powerful composition.”
Event flyer
“A modern event flyer with geometric shapes, vibrant gradient, clear text-safe zones, professional layout, minimal clutter.”
Brand sale poster
“A clean retail sale poster background with bold shapes, ample negative space for text, modern commercial style.”
Podcast cover
“A podcast cover art: simple icon + bold readable title area, clean background, high contrast, modern design language.”
D3) Logo + brand marks
Minimal wordmark
“A minimal wordmark logo for ‘AURORA COFFEE’, clean typography, balanced spacing, black and white, vector-like simplicity.”
Geometric icon
“A geometric icon logo for a tech brand, simple shapes, symmetrical, flat design, modern and memorable, vector style.”
Mascot logo
“A friendly mascot logo: a smiling robot head, clean lines, limited colors, readable at small size, vector.”
Monogram
“A luxury monogram logo ‘PM’, elegant serif style, minimal flourishes, premium feel, vector look.”
Badge logo
“A circular badge logo for an outdoor brand, mountain silhouette, clean lines, simple typography, stamp-like vector style.”
D4) Thumbnails (YouTube-style)
Single focal point
“A bold thumbnail with one main subject centered, strong contrast, clean background, minimal distractions, high clarity at small size.”
Reaction + object
“A thumbnail: expressive face on left, object on right, clean separation, bright lighting, punchy composition, no tiny details.”
Before/after
“A split thumbnail showing before vs after, clear dividing line, big readable labels, high contrast, simple background.”
Mystery reveal
“A thumbnail featuring a hidden object blurred behind a question mark shape, dramatic lighting, curiosity-driven composition.”
Tech review
“A clean tech review thumbnail: device large in frame, simple gradient background, high contrast edges, modern style.”
D5) Product mockups
App screen mockup
“A smartphone app mockup in a hand, shallow depth of field, clean neutral background, realistic screen reflections, modern product photo.”
T-shirt mockup
“A t-shirt mockup on a plain background, realistic fabric folds, front view, clean lighting, no wrinkles blocking design area.”
Packaging mockup
“A minimal packaging mockup: matte box with subtle shadow, studio lighting, angle 3/4 view, premium look.”
Billboard mockup
“A city billboard mockup at dusk, realistic lighting, blank billboard surface, perspective accurate, space for brand design.”
Book cover mockup
“A book cover mockup standing on a desk, soft daylight, shallow depth of field, blank cover area, realistic edges.”
E) 20 Prompts for Consistent Characters + Storyboards (Best for Gen-4 / Sora / Veo / Stable workflows)
Tip: To keep a character consistent, repeat the same “identity capsule” every time:
age range + face shape + hairstyle + outfit + distinctive detailExample capsule: “late-20s woman, short black bob haircut, small scar on left eyebrow, beige trench coat, red scarf.”
Character sheet (4 angles)
“Create a character turnaround sheet: front, 3/4, side, back views of the same character: late-20s woman, short black bob haircut, small scar on left eyebrow, beige trench coat, red scarf. Neutral studio lighting, clean background.”
Expression sheet
“Same character: expression sheet with 8 faces: happy, sad, angry, surprised, confused, confident, tired, laughing. Keep identity identical, consistent hairstyle and outfit.”
Storyboard frame 1
“Storyboard panel: the character enters a small diner, wide shot, warm lighting, rainy night outside windows, cinematic composition.”
Storyboard frame 2
“Storyboard panel: medium shot, the character sits by the window, steam from coffee, reflections on glass, moody atmosphere.”
Storyboard frame 3
“Storyboard panel: close-up of character’s eyes, neon reflections, shallow depth of field, tense emotion.”
3-shot continuity video
“16:9, 10 seconds. Three-shot sequence: (1) character opens diner door, (2) sits by window with coffee, (3) leaves into rain. Maintain same face, outfit, scarf color, and lighting continuity.”
Same room, different time
“Generate the same living room scene in morning, afternoon, and night. Keep furniture positions identical. Only change lighting and time-of-day mood.”
Prop continuity
“A red notebook appears in all scenes. Ensure the same notebook design and color across frames. Cinematic lighting, consistent character.”
Outfit swap only
“Keep everything identical (same face, pose, background). Change only outfit color from blue jacket to green jacket. No other changes.”
Character + pet
“Same character plus a small white dog. Keep both consistent across 4 scenes: park, kitchen, car interior, rainy street. Realistic lighting.”
Animation from keyframe
“16:9, 8 seconds. Start from a still frame of the character standing under a streetlamp. Animate gentle breathing, scarf fluttering, subtle camera push-in. Keep face identical.”
Shot matching
“Match the camera angle, lens feel, and lighting from the reference shot. Generate a second shot from a slightly wider angle, same scene, same character, same color palette.”
Brand mascot consistency
“A cute robot mascot with a heart icon on chest. Create 6 consistent poses: waving, running, thinking, holding a product, pointing, celebrating. Same design.”
Comic strip (4 panels)
“Create a 4-panel comic: same character each panel, simple clean line style, readable speech bubble areas (leave blank), consistent outfit and face.”
Cinematic storyboard style
“Storyboard frames in a clean grayscale cinematic style, strong contrast, clear silhouettes, consistent character identity across 8 frames.”
Scene blocking
“Create a top-down scene layout of a café with character positions marked, then generate frames matching those positions, consistent staging.”
Location consistency
“A specific subway station platform with the same signage and lighting. Generate 5 frames from different angles but keep location details consistent.”
Vehicle continuity
“A yellow taxi with the same license plate design and roof sign appears in 3 shots: arriving, door opening, driving away. Keep it identical.”
Weather continuity
“Rain intensity stays constant across the entire clip. Wet surfaces remain wet, reflections consistent, no sudden lighting changes.”
Lighting continuity
“Golden hour lighting stays consistent across all frames. Same sun direction, same shadow length, same warm color tone.”
Quick “Best Category” Pairings (so you don’t guess)
Ads + product realism: Firefly (images), Runway/Veo (video)
Cinematic short film shots: Runway, Veo, Sora-style
Fast meme/social loops: Pika, Kling
Concept art moodboards: Midjourney, Flux, Stable
Maximum control + consistency: Stable/ComfyUI + references + masks