Text-to-Video
Learn to create videos from text prompts
Perfect for creating original content
Generate videos without needing photos or video footage. Just describe what you want to see.
Watch Text-to-Video in Action
See how simple text descriptions transform into professional video content. This quick overview shows the complete process from prompt to final video.
What Makes a Good Text-to-Video Prompt?
A prompt is your way of telling the AI what video you want to create. Think of it as giving directions to a film director - the clearer and more specific your description, the better the result.
The WAN 2.1 Prompt Formula
Subject & Scene
Who/what and where
Action & Motion
Movement and activity
Camera Movement
Shot type and angles
Style & Atmosphere
Lighting and mood
Professional Example:
✓ This follows WAN 2.1 best practices: clear scene setup → specific action → camera direction → atmospheric details
Before & After: Improving Your Prompts
See how adding specific details transforms basic prompts into professional video descriptions.
Basic Scene
❌ Basic Prompt
"a dog"
✅ Improved Prompt
"Golden retriever puppy sitting in a sunny garden, tail wagging gently, camera slowly pans around the dog, natural lighting, shallow depth of field"
What changed: Added specific breed, setting, motion, camera movement, and lighting
Result: Professional cinematic video with clear subject and movement
Adding Cinematic Elements
❌ Basic Prompt
"person walking"
✅ Improved Prompt
"A knight in shining armor walks through a medieval castle courtyard at dusk, camera follows from behind, torches flicker in the background, cinematic lighting with dramatic shadows"
What changed: Specified character, detailed setting, camera movement, and atmospheric elements
Result: Epic cinematic scene with rich visual storytelling
Product/Marketing Video
❌ Basic Prompt
"phone on table"
✅ Improved Prompt
"Close-up shot of a new smartphone on a reflective black surface, camera slowly rotates around the phone, studio lighting catches the metal edges and screen glow, dark blurred background"
What changed: Added shot type, surface details, specific camera movement, and professional lighting setup
Result: Professional product showcase video ready for commercial use
Prompt Templates for Common Use Cases
Follow these proven templates to create professional videos for different purposes.
📱 Marketing/Product Video
Template:
[Shot type] of [Product] in [Scene/Background], [Movement or camera action], [Lighting style], [Background details]
Example:
"Close-up shot of a new smartphone on a reflective black surface, camera slowly rotates around the phone. Studio lighting catches the metal edges and the screen's glow, against a dark blurred background."
📱 Social Media Content
Template:
[Subject/Trend] [Action], [Context or background], [Camera style], [Mood/Filters]
Example:
"First-person view skateboarding down a street, camera GoPro style on the skateboard. Fast motion, slight fisheye lens effect, urban afternoon setting, thrilling mood."
🎬 Cinematic Scene
Template:
[Subject] in [Setting], [Action]; [Camera angle/movement]; [Atmosphere]; [Style]
Example:
"A lone astronaut wanders through an alien forest at twilight. The camera tracks from behind through misty trees. Soft bioluminescent glow from plants lights the scene, creating a mysterious, awe-inspiring atmosphere. 4K cinematic detail."
Essential Keywords Reference
Use these professional terms to create cinematic, high-quality videos.
Subject Motion
Camera Movement
Shot Types
Lighting & Style
Understanding the Tool Settings
Duration
Start with 5 seconds for simpler motions
Quality
Aspect Ratio
Quick Tips for Better Videos
Do This
Be specific about movement: "gently swaying" instead of "moving"
Include lighting: "golden hour", "soft natural light"
Start with simple scenes and single subjects
Avoid This
Too many actions: "person walking, birds flying, cars driving"
Vague descriptions: "something cool happening"
No motion specified: "a beach" won't be dynamic
Ready to Create Your First Video?
You now know how to write effective text-to-video prompts. Try the tool and experiment with different descriptions.