# AI video prompts you can copy and try

> This library collects 16 AI video prompts in four groups: camera moves, nature, product shots and vertical social clips. Good video prompts describe one subject, one action, the setting and light, and a named camera move, in one to three sentences. Every prompt opens in the generator with one click.

A curated library of video prompts that work well with Image to Video AI. Copy one, or open it in the generator and change the details.

## At a glance

- **Prompts:** 16, in 4 groups
- **Price:** 80 credits per second; a 5-second clip is 400 credits
- **Clip length:** 5 or 10 seconds
- **Structure:** Subject, action, setting, light, camera

[Try a prompt](https://imagevideomaker.app/create)

## What makes these prompts work

- **One shot each**: Every prompt describes a single, filmable moment with a clear camera move.
- **Organized by goal**: B-roll, nature, products and vertical clips for social feeds.
- **Easy to adapt**: Swap the subject, place or light and keep the structure.

## How to use a prompt

1. **Pick a prompt**: Copy it, or press Try it to open it in the generator.
2. **Set format and length**: Match the aspect ratio to the platform; 5 seconds suits most shots.
3. **Generate**: Download the MP4, or adjust the prompt and try again.

## Anatomy of a good video prompt

The model has only a few seconds to tell the story, so keep each prompt to one moment and name the camera move.

- Subject and action
- Setting and time of day
- Light and mood
- Camera move
- Pace: slow motion, time-lapse or real time

## The prompt library

### Camera moves

- **Slow dolly-in:** A slow dolly-in on an old bookshop at night, warm light spilling onto the wet street, light rain.
- **Orbit shot:** A 360-degree orbit around a lone tree on a hill at sunset, long grass moving in the wind.
- **Drone reveal:** A drone rising from a forest canopy to reveal a mountain lake at sunrise, mist over the water.
- **Tracking shot:** A tracking shot following a cyclist through a narrow street, morning light, shallow depth of field.

### Nature

- **Ocean waves:** Waves crashing against black volcanic rocks at sunrise, slow-motion spray, aerial view.
- **Northern lights:** Northern lights dancing over a snowy mountain cabin, stars visible.
- **Forest rain:** Close-up of rain falling on green leaves, droplets bouncing, soft diffused light.
- **Desert dunes:** Wind blowing sand across desert dunes at golden hour, long shadows, wide shot.

### Products

- **Watch turntable:** A wristwatch rotating on a black pedestal, rim light, slow push-in, commercial style.
- **Drink splash:** A can of sparkling lemonade bursting through a splash of water and lemon slices, slow motion.
- **Sneaker hero:** A sneaker floating and rotating in mid-air with colorful smoke behind it, studio lighting.
- **Coffee pour:** Close-up of coffee poured into a glass cup, milk swirling, steam rising.

### Vertical social clips

- **Morning routine:** Vertical shot of hands making a matcha latte on a marble counter, soft morning light, top-down.
- **Travel teaser:** Vertical drone shot rising over turquoise water and a white-sand beach.
- **Pet moment:** Vertical close-up of a golden retriever catching a ball in slow motion.
- **Food close-up:** Vertical close-up of a knife slicing a crispy croissant, flakes falling, slow motion.


## Simple pricing

- Starter: $19.99 / month, 2,000 credits
- Pro: $49.99 / month, 5,500 credits
- Small: $9.99, 1,000 credits
- Large: $29.99, 3,200 credits

## Prompt FAQ

### What makes a good AI video prompt?

One subject, one action, a clear setting and light, and a named camera move, in one to three sentences.

### Can I use these prompts for free?

Yes. Copy and adapt any prompt; you only pay the usual credits when you generate a video with it.

### Why does my video look different from the prompt?

Too many actions in one clip is the most common cause. Keep one action per clip and put the most important detail first.

## Pick a prompt and roll camera

New accounts get free credits to try a prompt.

_Last updated 2026-10-19_