Advanced prompting for Image to Video

This guide helps you write effective prompts in the Advanced Prompting tab of the Image to Video feature. The Sauci model performs best when you treat your prompt as shot direction rather than a simple description. Focus on motion, camera movement, and timing, because this is a video model.

Core mindset

With the Sauci model, you are not just describing a static image. You are describing:

1. What the camera sees first
2. What moves
3. How it moves
4. How the camera moves
5. What the overall shot feels like

Weak prompt example: "A woman in a red dress on a city street"

Strong prompt example: "A woman in a flowing red dress stands on a rain-slick downtown street at night. Neon reflections shimmer on the wet pavement. She slowly turns toward the camera as blurred traffic lights pass behind her. The camera dollies in smoothly from a medium shot to a close-up with subtle handheld motion. Cinematic neon lighting, shallow depth of field, moody atmosphere."

The second version gives the model a clear shot plan.

Best prompt structure for Image to Video

Since you start with a reference image (the selected character + pose), your prompt should focus on motion and change, not re-describe the character's appearance.

Recommended structure:

• Main action – What the character does
• Secondary motion – Small details that bring the scene to life (hair, fabric, environment)
• Camera movement – How the camera behaves
• Mood & style – Lighting, atmosphere, and visual feel

Good example (Image to Video): "She slowly turns her head toward the camera and smiles seductively as a gentle breeze lifts her hair and dress. The fabric flows softly around her body. The camera pushes in slightly with a subtle handheld feel. Soft golden-hour lighting, romantic cinematic atmosphere."

Key Tips for Better Results

1. Think in motion The biggest mistake is writing a still-image description. Always include time-based elements (slowly, gently, suddenly, rhythmically, etc.).

2. Use camera language Helpful terms:

• Slow push in / dolly in
• Pan left / pan right
• Tilt up / tilt down
• Tracking shot
• Orbit around the subject
• Handheld motion
• From medium shot to close-up

3. Add secondary motion This makes videos feel alive:

• Hair moving in the wind
• Fabric rippling
• Reflections shimmering
• Dust or particles drifting
• Chest rising and falling with breath

4. Keep it focused One clear idea per 5–8 second video works best. Avoid trying to tell a full story in one prompt.

5. Prompt order Write in the order the viewer experiences it: Opening action → character movement → secondary motion → camera movement → lighting/mood.

Master Prompt Template (Copy & Adapt)

[Character does main action]. 
[Secondary motion in the scene]. 
The camera [specific movement and framing]. 
[Lighting style], [mood/atmosphere].

Filled example: "She sways her hips slowly and runs her hands down her body in a sensual rhythm. Her long hair flows with the movement and the thin fabric of her dress clings and shifts with every motion. The camera starts in a medium full shot and slowly dollies in to a medium close-up. Warm cinematic lighting, soft highlights, intimate and seductive atmosphere."

Negative Prompt Tips (Optional)

Use the Negative Prompt field to avoid common issues. Keep it short and targeted:

Recommended negatives:

• flicker, jitter, blurry face, distorted hands, extra limbs, warped anatomy, bad proportions, duplicate subject, overexposed, text, watermark

Example: flicker, jitter, deformed hands, blurry face, extra fingers

Quick Best Practices

• Be specific but not overloaded (1 main action + 1–2 secondary motions + 1 camera move is ideal).
• Describe visible, filmable actions rather than backstory.
• For stronger results: combine Pose + Outfit + Scene from the Templates tab, then refine with Advanced Prompting.
• Start simple → test → then add more detail.

Common Prompt Examples

Sensual movement: "She walks slowly toward the camera with confident steps, hips swaying gently. Her hair bounces lightly with each step. The camera tracks backward smoothly, keeping her centered. Soft dramatic lighting, elegant cinematic feel."

Intimate scene: "She leans forward and bites her lip while maintaining eye contact. A light breeze moves strands of hair across her face. The camera pushes in slowly from medium shot to close-up. Warm moody lighting, shallow depth of field, seductive atmosphere."