prompts
sharp, reusable prompts, sorted by what they're for.
map with 3d cityscape
The main subject is a realistic top-down geographic map accurately showing the terrain, coastline, rivers, roads and surrounding region of [COUNTRY], with natural and believable map labeling. At the real geographic location of [CITY], a miniature 3D city rises organically from the map surface, like a premium architectural diorama physically emerging from the map. The miniature city should include the most recognizable features of [CITY], such as: • iconic architecture • important natural landmarks • the characteristic city skyline • local cultural elements • recognizable regional details All elements must feel naturally connected to the underlying map, as if the city is growing directly out of it, rather than being placed on top. Keep the geography believable and visually coherent. Style: ultra-realistic miniature photography, high-end collectible diorama, cinematic macro photography, realistic materials, fine surface textures, strong depth and scale, premium travel editorial aesthetic. Use shallow depth of field: [CITY] should remain extremely sharp and detailed, while the surrounding map gradually becomes softer and slightly blurred. Use soft studio lighting, realistic natural shadows, elegant composition and subtle cinematic contrast. The result should feel like a luxury macro photograph of a real handcrafted miniature city built directly into a geographic map. MAP LABELS: Use labels appropriate to [COUNTRY]. For example, if the country is Japan, use Japanese geographic labels. Do not introduce unrelated languages. OPTIONAL DETAILS: [LANDMARK 1] [LANDMARK 2] [LANDMARK 3] [LOCAL CULTURAL ELEMENT] [NATURAL LANDMARK]
create a subway action scene
Create a 30-second, 1080p ultra-realistic Korean subway action-comedy scene using the uploaded images as exact visual references; keep characters, faces, hair, outfits and environment consistent. Young Korean woman, early 20s, long straight black hair, green cropped long-sleeve top, loose blue jeans, silver jewelry; confident and expressive. Young Korean man, short black hair, gray button-up shirt, dark trousers and white sneakers; playful, then shocked and embarrassed. She rushes down the subway stairs toward a waiting train, but the doors close just as she reaches them. The man inside sees her through the glass and laughs at her; she stares at him angrily and says, “Are you seriously laughing?” He laughs again, so she suddenly punches the glass beside the door, cracking and breaking the safety glass realistically with no injury or gore. She reaches through the broken opening, grabs his shirt and pulls him safely out onto the platform; he lands awkwardly on the floor in shock. She calmly climbs through the same broken opening into the train, straightens her clothes and walks inside as stunned passengers watch. The man remains sitting outside, looking confused and humiliated while passengers stare at him through the windows. One passenger starts laughing, then everyone bursts into laughter while the man looks around helplessly. She looks at him through the window, gives a tiny satisfied smile, then casually turns away. Ultra-realistic Korean subway lighting, gritty DV-inspired look, natural motion blur, realistic physics, handheld imperfections, authentic reactions and ambient subway audio; no music. No gore, blood, serious injuries, identity drift, outfit changes, duplicated people, teleportation, regenerating glass, distorted hands, CGI look, subtitles, captions, text, logos or watermark.
build a villa in seconds
Create a cinematic 15-second ultra-realistic construction time-lapse showing an unfinished modern beachfront property transforming into a luxurious contemporary villa. Start with a wide shot of a tropical coastal plot with palm trees, sandy ground, bright blue sky and ocean in the background. The construction begins rapidly: steel reinforcement, concrete foundations, structural columns, walls, ceilings, plumbing and electrical systems appear progressively in a seamless time-lapse. The camera smoothly tracks forward through the construction process, maintaining the exact same perspective and architectural layout. Show realistic workers, construction materials and machinery appearing naturally as the building develops. Gradually transform the unfinished structure into a stunning finished luxury villa with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass windows, warm wooden architectural details, modern flat roof, elegant interiors, polished flooring and sophisticated contemporary furniture. End with a beautiful wide exterior reveal: a completed modern beachfront mansion surrounded by lush green grass, tropical palm trees, a clean landscaped garden and the ocean beyond. Warm golden-hour sunlight, realistic reflections on the glass, premium architectural photography, photorealistic materials, cinematic lighting, smooth camera movement, seamless transformation, 4K/8K detail, realistic shadows, high-end real-estate commercial aesthetic. No text, no logos, no distortion, no flickering, no sudden camera changes. Preserve architectural continuity throughout the entire transformation.
fashion film in 15 seconds
Create a 15-second high-fashion editorial film starring the adult character in @[char ref]. Preserve their exact appearance, outfit, accessories and visual style. Render the entire film in the reference’s aesthetic. Use a minimal studio with a reflective floor, bold directional lighting and rhythmic photographic flashes. Show exactly 10 distinct fashion poses, each with a different silhouette and camera angle: 1. A confident standing pose, filmed from floor level with dramatic wide-angle perspective. 2. One hand beside the face, captured in an extreme side-profile close-up. 3. An asymmetric seated pose, seen directly overhead as the camera rotates. 4. One leg extended toward the lens, the foot or reference footwear dominating the foreground through foreshortening. 5. A quick, fluid leg cross, captured from a low diagonal angle. 6. Fingertips catching the edge of an existing sleeve or collar, framed in a tight detail shot. 7. A rear three-quarter turn with a deliberate glance back into the camera. 8. A forward lean toward the lens, ending with the palm briefly covering it. 9. An elongated upward stretch, revealed in a sharply tilted wide shot with strong side lighting. 10. A commanding full-body hero pose, looking down into the lens as the camera rapidly pulls back. Keep the performance fast and rhythmically tight. Flow naturally between poses, holding each for only a fraction of a second while keeping its silhouette clearly readable. No repeated poses or additional pose changes. Connect angles through whip pans, movement-matched cuts, snap zooms, flashes and lens occlusions. Orbit against the character’s turn, sweep from their floor reflection toward their face and plunge from overhead to floor level. Alternate intimate details with dramatic wide compositions. Accelerate between poses and brake sharply on each hold. Keep the sensual gestures quick, confident and fully clothed. Hair and fabric react naturally. No slow motion, lingering shots or gradual camera drift. Build momentum toward the tenth pose, then stop sharply for a crisp final hold. Stable identity and anatomy throughout. No outfit changes, added accessories or text. Sound: a driving 140 BPM fashion beat, rhythmic shutter clicks and subtle fabric movement.
animate a stone figure
Create a 21-second vertical 9:16 cinematic stop-motion animation. A tiny humanoid figure made entirely from naturally shaped smooth beach stones comes to life in a shallow tidal pool on a rocky seashore. Each body part is constructed from individual stones—large oval stone as the head, stacked rounded stones for the torso, smaller stones forming arms and legs. The scene is filmed through a slightly out-of-focus chain-link fence, creating a natural foreground frame. Behind the character is a calm shoreline, shallow seawater, barnacle-covered rocks, seaweed, and a softly blurred forest under an overcast sky. Photorealistic textures, natural muted colors, shallow depth of field, realistic water reflections. Animation: The stone figure slowly balances itself and begins moving like a playful little human. It shifts its weight, raises one leg, bends its knees, swings its stone arms, and performs a quirky little dance while carefully maintaining balance on the wet surface. Tiny ripples form beneath every footstep, and its reflection moves naturally in the water. The movements should feel hand-crafted stop-motion, slightly imperfect but believable, with realistic stone physics and weight. Toward the final seconds, the figure loses its balance, stumbles, and collapses naturally, with the individual stones separating and tumbling onto the shallow wet ground. The character completely disassembles into ordinary stones. End with the camera holding on the scattered stones and their reflections. Camera: locked-off smartphone-style vertical composition, subtle natural camera movement, medium-full shot, low angle close to water level, strong foreground bokeh from the fence, cinematic depth of field. Lighting: soft diffused daylight, overcast coastal atmosphere, realistic reflections and wet stone highlights. Style: ultra-realistic live-action environment + whimsical photorealistic stone stop-motion character, tactile stone textures, physically believable movement, cinematic macro photography, no CGI-looking surfaces, no text, no humans. Negative prompt: cartoon, plastic-looking stones, exaggerated facial features, smooth CGI character, floating objects, unrealistic physics, extra limbs, changing environment, camera cuts, text, watermark, oversaturated colors.
cinematic wingsuit chase
Hyper-realistic blockbuster cinematic 15-second action sequence in one true unbroken continuous shot. No cuts, morphing, transitions, or slow motion. A wingsuit flyer is already racing past a sheer mountain ridge, with the rock face streaking close to the lens and open valley far below. The camera begins beside the flyer’s shoulder, then banks sharply around the ridge with him, revealing a second flyer approaching on a separate descending line. They cross at different heights, one briefly casting a shadow across the other’s wingsuit. The camera follows the lower flyer in a fast downward curve, skimming parallel to the exposed rock before swinging outward into open air. The second flyer descends into formation beside him. The camera overtakes them and turns smoothly into a backward-facing tracking move, holding both faces and the rapidly receding mountain in view. They separate around a narrow rock pinnacle, disappear behind its opposite edges for only an instant, and emerge together on the far side. The camera climbs in a widening bank as they pull apart into clear air and open their parachutes, the canopies snapping wide beneath the moving lens.
one shot action sequence
Hyper realistic blockbuster cinematic 15 second action sequence in one true unbroken continuous shot, with no cuts, no morphing, and no scene transitions. A rally car races along a narrow alpine cliff road in bright cold daylight, escaping a falling avalanche and trying to reach a tunnel before the route is buried. The camera begins high above in a wide aerial view revealing snow peaks, sheer drops, and the winding road, then physically dives toward the car into a close tracking chase. It glides beside the doors, drops low near the spinning tires as snow sprays, rises overhead to reveal the avalanche rushing behind, then arcs outward into a high circling drone like view before descending again into a front facing backward tracking move. The shot remains seamless throughout as the car drifts around icy switchbacks, clips loose snow, and bursts toward the tunnel just ahead of the collapsing slope.
character design continuity sheet
Create a professional AI Video Production — Character Reference Sheet for the provided character image. Create a polished 4:5 portrait continuity sheet focused exclusively on the character: 1. CHARACTER PROFILE — name, role, approximate age, height, body type, personality, distinctive traits, and signature colors. 2. FULL-BODY TURNAROUND — front, 3/4, side, and back views of the exact same character at matching scale, with identical facial features, hairstyle, body proportions, costume, colors, and accessories. 3. FACE AND IDENTITY DETAILS — front, profile, and 3/4 head-and-shoulder close-ups showing facial structure, eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, hairstyle, skin tone, makeup, scars, tattoos, and other defining features. 4. EXPRESSION SHEET — neutral, happy, angry, sad, surprised, worried, confident, and determined expressions. Preserve the exact same facial structure and identity in every expression. 5. POSE AND BODY LANGUAGE — neutral standing, walking, sitting, relaxed, tense, and action-ready poses. Maintain consistent anatomy, proportions, posture, and silhouette. 6. COSTUME DETAILS — close-ups of clothing layers, fabrics, seams, fasteners, footwear, jewelry, eyewear, markings, logos, and other character-defining wardrobe elements. 7. COLOR AND MATERIAL PALETTE — include 4–6 key colors with HEX codes, plus references for skin, hair, fabric, leather, metal, plastic, armor, or other visible materials. 8. DO NOT CHANGE — lock the character’s face, identity, skin tone, age, hair, eye color, body shape, proportions, costume, accessories, markings, colors, and defining features. Do not redesign, beautify, age, stylize, simplify, or create alternate versions. Use a clean white or neutral studio background, soft controlled lighting, realistic materials, sharp details, subtle shadows, clean typography, thin dividers, balanced spacing, and a sophisticated editorial production-design grid. Every panel must depict the exact same character with absolute visual consistency. Focus only on the character. Do not include props, additional characters, environments, unrelated objects, or alternate outfits.
craft a star response
"Turn this experience into a STAR interview answer: {experience}. Keep it under 90 seconds when spoken. Open strong, make the result specific and measurable, and end with what you learned or would do differently
interview prep with cv
Based on this job description and my CV, generate the top 10 interview questions I’m likely to be asked. Include behavioral and role-specific questions with strong sample answers."
extract job keywords and skills
"Analyze this job description and extract the top 20 keywords, skills, and competencies the recruiter is prioritizing. Categorize them into must-have vs nice-to-have."
photorealistic portrait prompt
Use the attached photo as the identity reference. Preserve the person's facial features, face shape, eye shape, nose, lips, skin texture, body proportions, hairstyle (unless otherwise specified), age, ethnicity, and overall identity exactly. Do not alter facial geometry or make the person look like someone else. Create a photorealistic editorial portrait of the person standing in an English cottage garden with foxgloves in bloom, captured during golden hour with warm rim lighting, shallow depth of field, and a natural background bokeh. The person has a soft, natural smile and a relaxed, confident pose while looking toward the camera. The image should appear as if photographed on a Hasselblad with an 80mm lens, featuring realistic skin tones, accurate lighting, fine detail, subtle 35mm film grain, premium color grading, and a luxury fashion/editorial aesthetic. Maintain the person's exact identity while enhancing only the photography quality, lighting, and overall cinematic presentation. No facial reshaping, beautification that changes identity, or artificial-looking skin.
cinematic portrait prompt
"A cinematic studio portrait of the person in the uploaded photo, framed from the chest up, facing the camera with a calm, confident presence. Dramatic dual-tone lighting with cool teal and warm golden tones creating a modern, cinematic mood. Natural skin texture, sharp focus on the eyes, soft shadows, and smooth color transitions. Hair styled naturally, wearing a minimal dark outfit with a contemporary aesthetic. Clean studio background with subtle gradients. Professional photography, shallow depth of field, cinematic color grading, ultra-realistic, high detail, 4K quality. Aspect ratio: 3:4 "
explain like I ship code
explain [concept] the way you'd explain it to a mid-level engineer who's never touched it -- skip the analogies, give me the mental model.