# Video Prompter Assistant ### How to Use the Video Pompter Assistant {% embed url="" %} ### What It Does The Video Prompter Assistant: * **Guides you through prompt creation** with structured questions * **Recommends technique cards** with proven prompt templates * **Optimizes prompts** for specific video models * **Ensures completeness** (camera movement, style, setting, etc.) * **Outputs JSON-ready prompts** for advanced workflows * **Uses exact template phrases** from selected cards for best results
### How to Use #### Step 1: Discovery The assistant starts by asking: **"What kind of video would you like to create today?"** You'll see a table with video-type options:
**Simply describe your video idea** - for example: * "I want a cinematic shot of a coffee shop." * "A product ad for a new smartphone" * "An animated logo reveal" Attach an image to improve the accuracy of the scenes discription. #### Step 2: Refinement & Recommended Cards This is where the magic happens. After you describe your video idea, the assistant: 1. **Searches its knowledge base** for relevant video generation techniques 2. **Shows 2-4 recommended technique cards** based on your description 3. **Asks targeted refinement questions** in a table format
**Understanding Technique Cards** **What are technique cards?** * **Selectable prompt templates** with proven phrasing that AI video models understand * **Pre-written templates** with placeholders like `[Subject]`, `[Action]`, `[Setting]` * **From knowledge base** - Curated techniques from professional video generation workflows * **Custom cards** - Sometimes created specifically for your unique request **Card types:** * **Camera cards** - Camera movements and techniques (push-in, dolly, orbit, etc.) * **Effect cards** - Visual effects and techniques (slow motion, time-lapse, etc.) * **Template cards** - Complete shot templates with all elements **Example card:** ``` Card Name: "Slow Push-In" Description: "Cinematic approach shot." Template: "Slow push-in on [Subject] performing [Action] in [Setting], capturing [Key Moment] with [Visual Detail]." ``` **How to Use Cards** 1. **Review the recommended cards** - They appear as selectable boxes in the chat 2. **Click cards to select them** - Selected cards highlight (you can select multiple) 3. **Cards contain templates** - Each card has a template with placeholders 4. **Answer refinement questions** - The assistant asks 2-3 targeted questions in a table 5. **Provide details** - Your answers fill in the template placeholders **Example refinement table:** | **Question** | **What I Need** | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | | **Subject Details:** | What unique traits should the character have? | | **Setting:** | Where does this take place? | | **Camera Movement:** | How should the camera move? | **Card Selection Strategy** **Select cards when:** * ✅ They match your vision closely * ✅ You want proven techniques that work well * ✅ The template phrasing sounds right for your video * ✅ You want to combine multiple techniques **Skip cards when:** * ❌ None match your specific needs * ❌ You have a very unique vision * ❌ You prefer to describe everything yourself **Note:** You can proceed without selecting cards - the assistant will create a custom prompt based on your description. #### Step 3: Synthesis **When synthesis happens:** * After you've selected technique cards (if any) AND * You indicate readiness (e.g., "continue", "ready", "let's do it", "create the prompt") **What happens:** 1. **Template integration** - If you selected cards, their template text is used EXACTLY (verbatim) 2. **Placeholder filling** - Your refinement answers fill in the `[Subject]`, `[Action]`, etc. 3. **JSON generation** - Everything is combined into a polished JSON prompt under 1000 characters 4. **Model optimization** - The prompt is optimized for the recommended video model **Output format:** You'll receive a complete JSON prompt ready to use: ```json { "description": "[Detailed description incorporating selected techniques, visual style, action, environment]", "camera": { "motion": "[Camera motion - uses exact template phrases from selected cards]", "angle": "[Camera angle]", "composition": "[Composition]" }, "audio": { "dialogue": "[Dialogue or null]", "sfx": "[Sound effects]", "music": "[Music style]" }, "negative_prompt": "[Things to avoid - blur, distortion, etc.]", "character_details": "[Character description if .applicable, otherwise null]" } ``` #### Step 4: Use the Prompt 1. **Copy the JSON prompt** from the code block 2. **Open Generate Media** in Chat Video Pro 3. **Select the recommended model** (Sora, Veo, Kling, etc.) 4. **Paste the prompt** (or use the description field) 5. **Generate your video** #### How Templates Work **Template example:** ``` "Slow push-in on [Subject] performing [Action] in [Setting], capturing [Key Moment] with [Visual Detail]." ``` **After filling placeholders:** ``` "Slow push-in on a barista preparing espresso in a cozy coffee shop, capturing the steam rising from the cup with a shallow depth of field." ``` **Why this works:** * "Slow push-in" is a specific camera language that AI models recognize * The structure ensures all elements are included * The phrasing is optimized for video generation APIs ### Complete Workflow Example #### Example 1: With Card Selection 1. **User:** "I want a cinematic coffee shop video." 2. **Assistant shows cards:** * "Slow Push-In" (selected) * "Golden Hour Lighting" (selected) * "Shallow Depth of Field" (not selected) 3. **Assistant asks:** * What's the main subject? → "A barista making espresso." * What's the setting? → "Cozy urban coffee shop.p" * What time of day? → "Early morning, golden hour.r" 4. **Synthesis creates JSON** using the exact template phrases from selected cards 5. **User generates a video** with an optimized prompt #### Example 2: Without Card Selection 1. **User:** "I want a unique video of a robot dancing in space." 2. **Assistant shows cards:** * "Orbit Camera" (related, not selected) * "Slow Motion" (related, not selected) 3. **User:** "Just create it based on my description." 4. **Assistant createsa custom prompt** without using card templates 5. **User generates a video** with a custom-tailored prompt ### Prompt Structure A well-structured video prompt includes: #### Essential Elements 1. **Subject** - Clear description of main focus 2. **Setting** - Location, time, environment 3. **Action** - What's happening, movement 4. **Camera** - Movement, angle, framing (often from cards) 5. **Style** - Visual aesthetic, mood 6. **Details** - Lighting, colors, atmosphere ### Model-Specific Optimization The assistant tailors prompts for different models: #### Sora 2 * Emphasizes cinematic language * Works well with detailed scene descriptions * Supports longer prompts (up to 12 seconds) * Cards often include "cinematic" and "film grain" templates #### Veo 3.1 * Focuses on dialogue and audio cues * Optimizes for character consistency * Great for narrative scenes * Cards emphasize character and dialogue templates #### Kling 2.6 * Emphasizes camera movement * Works well with dynamic action * Supports complex camera moves (360, FPV, orbit) * Cards include advanced camera technique templates #### Hailuo 2.3 * Optimizes for action and motion * Great for sports and dynamic scenes * Emphasizes fluid movement * Cards focus on motion and action templates ### Advanced: JSON Prompt Format For advanced users, the assistant outputs JSON-ready prompts: ```json { "description": "Slow push-in on a barista preparing espresso...", "model": "sora-2", "aspect_ratio": "16:9", "duration": 8, "style": "cinematic", "camera_movement": "push-in", "lighting": "golden hour" } ``` **Key fields:** * `description` - Full prompt text (incorporates card templates) * `camera.motion` - Exact camera movement from selected cards * `audio` - Dialogue, SFX, or music cues * `negative_prompt` - Things to avoid * `character_details` - Character descriptions, if applicable ### Tips for Best Results 1. **Select relevant cards** - Choose cards that match your vision 2. **Be specific in answers** - "Cozy coffee shop" is better than "coffee shop." 3. **Combine multiple cards** - Select 2-3 cards for richer prompts 4. **Trust the templates** - Card templates use proven phrasing 5. **Answer all questions** - More details = better prompts 6. **Review the JSON** - Check that selected card templates are included 7. **Iterate if needed** - Ask for adjustments or try different cards ### Common Use Cases * **Product showcases** - Detailed product videos with cinematic cards * **B-roll creation** - Background footage using camera movement cards * **Scene establishment** - Setting the mood with lighting/style cards * **Character introductions** - Character-focused shots with portrait cards * **Transition elements** - Between-scene footage using transition cards ### Troubleshooting #### "No cards are showing." **Solutions:** * The assistant may not have found relevant techniques * Try being more specific about your video type * The assistant will create a custom prompt without cards * You can still get excellent results without cards #### "Cards don't match what I want." **Solutions:** * Don't select cards that don't fit * Answer refinement questions with your specific vision * The assistant will create a custom prompt * You can ask for different card suggestions #### "Prompt is too vague." **Solutions:** * Select technique cards for structure * Answer all refinement questions thoroughly * Add more specific details in your description * Ask the assistant to expand on specific elements #### "Selected cards aren't in the final prompt." **Solutions:** * Check that you actually selected the cards (they should highlight) * Make sure you said "continue" or "ready" after selecting * The templates should appear verbatim in the JSON * If missing, ask the assistant to include the selected techniques #### "Model recommendation doesn't match my needs." **Solutions:** * Specify your requirements clearly in Step 1 * Mention if you need audio (Veo is best) * State duration preferences * Describe camera movement needs (Kling for complex moves) *** **Next:** Learn about the[ Brand Voice Assistant](https://docs.chatvideopro.com/conversation-starters/brand-voice-assistant) for consistent brand content.