AI video cinematography

AI Video Reference Prompt Guide

A reference should carry information the model can see. The prompt should explain the role of that reference and what changes over time.

Identity reference

Carries face, character or product appearance.

Environment reference

Defines location, layout or visual atmosphere.

Motion reference

Shows movement or timing to imitate.

First frame

Defines exact starting composition.

Last frame

Defines desired ending composition.

Prompt structure

Reusable cinematography template

Reference role: [identity/environment/motion/start/end]. Preserve [visible anchors]. Change only [motion/camera/action].

Open Camera Prompt Generator General Prompt Generator Cinematography hub

Related camera prompt tools

Camera Movement Tracking Shot Dolly-In Dolly-Out Orbit Camera Pan Tilt Crane Shot

Search intent

What this page is meant to answer

Use AI Video Reference Prompt Guide to understand the workflow and production choices before opening a generator. It targets the informational “how to” intent, not the tool intent.

Workflow explanationFailure modes and setup choicesLinks into the matching live tools

Scope boundary: The corresponding prompt-generator page is for building the prompt itself; this guide explains how and why to structure the workflow.