Prompt writers working with AI video tools are being advised to replace vague style words with precise camera terminology, according to tips shared by the AI-focused account Roundtable.
AI video prompting
Swap vague style words for named camera moves
Prompt advice for AI video tools says specific shot terms such as "push in," "pull-back reveal" and "dolly zoom" may give more predictable output than adjectives like "make it cinematic." The impact has not been independently verified.
Vague style words
"Make it cinematic"
Mood and quality adjectives
Abstract descriptors that vary across generations
Gives the model little specific direction.
Precise camera terms
Framing and shot type
Camera movement
Pacing and lens changes
Named shots may yield more controllable results.
Three camera moves named in the advice
Push in
A slow move toward the subject, intended to build tension.
Pull-back reveal
Starts on a tight frame and widens to show the full scene.
Dolly zoom
Combines camera movement with a change in focal length, used to create unease or spatial distortion.
Suggested workflow for teams
Step 1
Name the shot instead of the mood
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Step 2
Generate the same prompt repeatedly
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Step 3
Check consistency across runs
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Step 4
Rely on it for production only after testing
What remains unverified
The advice included no examples, test results or full term list.
Which video generators the tips apply to was not specified
Results vary by tool, model version and prompt length
No independent testing of output quality was included
Supported camera vocabulary would benefit from confirmation by tool providers
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