# User Guide: How to Generate AI Videos


Unlock infinite worlds—video generation powered by your imagination!

The all-new AI-generated video feature of Wan has been launched, supporting two creation methods: text-to-video and image-to-video. This document introduces the functionalities, Prompt Recipe, and a Prompt Bank to help you quickly master video creation with Wanxiang and transform your creative ideas into video content.

Product Usage Address: https://wan.video/wanxiang/videoCreation

## 🧩 Features
1. Text-to-Video
2. Image-to-Video

## Prompt Recipe
1. Basic Formula
2. Advanced Formula
3. Camera Movement
4. Transformation Formula

## 🔖 Prompt Bank
1. Shot Types
2. Angle of view
3. Camera Shots


## 🧩 Features
### 1. Text to Video
#### Introduction
Enter text prompts describing the visuals and motion of the video, and generate a video clip. Supports both English and Chinese, with multiple aspect ratios available (16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16) to meet the needs of various scenes and devices.
#### Intelligent Expansion
Offers an intelligent expansion feature that enhances simple prompts into more detailed descriptions, significantly improving the richness and expressiveness of the video.
#### Prompt
Prompts are key to controlling the content and effects of your video. Mastering prompt techniques can significantly enhance the quality and precision of your video output. For more advanced tips, check out the Prompt Recipe and Prompt Bank.
Prompt = Subject + Scene + Motion
- Subject: The main focus of the video, which can be a person, animal, plant, object, or an imagined entity that may not physically exist.
- Scene: The environment where the subject is situated, including background and foreground. It can be a real physical space or an imagined fictional setting.
- Motion: This includes both the subject's specific movements and the general motion within the scene. It can range from stillness, subtle movements, and partial motions to large-scale or overall dynamic action.
#### Example
Prompt Examples
| Prompt | Video Effect |
|--|--|
| A graceful European woman in a long white dress, wearing a pearl necklace, sitting on a velvet chair in a Baroque-style room, with a soft smile on her face. | [c9564b859bb04872828396837fa797b9 (1).mp4 879.9KB](c9564b859bb04872828396837fa797b9 (1).mp4 879.9KB) |

### 2. Image to Video
#### Introduction
Upload or drag an image to serve as the first frame of the video, and add text to describe the motion and camera effects. The uploaded image supports cropping in any aspect ratio, and descriptions can be provided in both English and Chinese. 

#### Image Cropping
Crop the uploaded image to any aspect ratio or predefined proportions forbetter composition and creative flexibility. Rotation is also supported. Seethe example below for guidance



### Prompt Recipe

Prompts are used to describe the content and motion within a video, serving as a key factor in controling the visuals and effects. Themore complete, precise, and detaled the prompt, the higher the quality of the generated video, and the closer it aligns with yourexpectations. To help you get started quickly, we've provided four Prompt Recipe tailored to different usage needs.

#### Basic Formula
For new users trying Al video for the first time or seeking creative inspiration : Simple, open-ended prompts can generate moreimaginative videos.
Prompt = Subject + Scene + Motion
Subject : The main focus of the video, which can be a person, animal, plant, object, or an imagined entity that may not physicaly exist.
Scene : The environment where the subject is situated, including background and foreground. lt can be a real physical space or an imagined fictional
settina.
Motion : This includes both the subieot's specific movements and the general motion within the scene. lt can range from stlhness, subtle movements, andpartial motions to large-scale or overall dynamic action.

#### Advanced Formula
For users with some experience in Al video creation : Adding richer, more detailed descriptions to the basic formula enhances videoquality, vividness, and storytelling.

Prompt = Subject (Subject Deseription) +Scene (Scene Description) + Motion (Motion Description) + Camera Language +Atmosphere + Styling

Subject Description : Detais about the subjeot's appearance, described using adiectives or short phrases. For example: "'A black-haired Miao girl wearingethnic minorty clothing" or "A fiying fairy from another worid,dresed in tattered yet elegant attre, with a pair of strange wings made of rubble fragments."

Scene Description : Details about the environment where the subject is located, described using adjectives or short phrases.

Motion Description : Describes the charactenistics of movement, including amplitude, speed, and efeots of the motion. Examples: "Violently swaying,'Slowly moving," or "Shattering glass."

Camera Language : includes shot types, anales.lenses. and camera movements. See the Prompt Bank below for common camera lanouaae examples

Atmosphere : Words that describe the desired mood of the scene. such as "Dreamy," "Lonelh" or "Grand." See the Prompt Bank below for common
atmosphere terms.

Styling : Describes the visual style of the scene, such as "Cyberpunk," "Line-drawing iluistration," or "Post-apocalyptic style." See the Prompt Bank belowfor common styling examples.


#### Camera Movement
For users with specific camera motion needs or professional video output requirements : including precise camera movement details(e.g., zoom, pan, tracking) builds dynamic visuals and strengthens narrative flow.

Prompt = Camera Movement Deseription + Subject (Subject Deseription) + Scene (Scene Description) + Moton (Motion Description) +Camera Language +Atmosphere + Styling

Camera Movement Description : Describes the specific movement of the camera. By efectively combining camera motion with changes in the scene overthe timeline, the richness and professionalism of the video namrative can be significanty enhanced. Users can imagine and write the camera movementprocess from the perspective of a director. ln terms of timing. keep the duration of each camera movement within 5 seconds to avoid overly complex motions.

##### Prompt Examples

Documentary Style ,The camera follows smoothly, focusing on aEuropean girl dancing alone on a spacious stage. She wears a classicwhite ballet skirt, its hem fluttering gracefully with her movements. Herexpression is focused, her posture elegant, as if telling a silent story.The stage design is minimalist yet sophisticated, with soft lightingcreating a warm and dreamy atmosphere. The background is blurredto highlight the subject. A transition from medium to wide shotscaptures both the dynamic motion of the dance and the overall beautyof the stage.


##### Transformation Formula
For users with clear creative goals involving transformations : Adding deformation efects (e.g morphing, distortion) boosts videocreativity and delivers surprising, eye-catching results.

Prompt = Subject A (Description) + Transformation Process + Subject B (Description) + Scene (Scene Description) + Motion (MotionD escription)+Camera Language +Atmosphere + Styling

Subject A : Refers to the characteristics and state of the subject before the transformation

Transformation Process : Describes the process of the subject changing from State A to State B. Providing detaled steps can significantly enhance thenaturalness and vividness of the transformation.

Subject B : Refers to the characteristics and state of the subject after the transformation.

##### Prompt Examples
Documentary Style ,The camera follows smoothly, focusing on aEuropean girl dancing alone on a spacious stage. She wears a classicwhite ballet skirt, its hem fluttering gracefully with her movements. He!expression is focused, her posture elegant, as if telling a silent storyThe stage desian is minimalist yet sophisticated. with soft lightinccreating a warm and dreamy atmosphere. The background is blurredto highlight the subject. A transition from medium to wide shotscaptures both the dynamic motion of the dance and the overall beautyof the stage.

#### Transformation Formula
For users with clear creative goals involving transformations : Adding deformation effects (e.g., morphing, distortion) boosts videocreativity and delivers surprising,eye-catching results.

Prompt = Subject A (Deseription) + Transformation Process + Subject B (Deseription) + Scene (Scene Description) + Motion (MotionDescription)+Camera Language +Atmosphere + Styling

Subject A : Refers to the characteristics and state of the subject before the transformation.

Transformation Process : Descibes the process of the subject changing from State A to State B. Providing detaled steps can significantly enhance thenaturalness and vividness of the transformation..

Subject B : Refers to the characteristics and state of the subject after the transformation.

##### Prompt Examples
Anime style. On a street corner in the city, a black cat crouches under a lamppostgazing at the distant neon lights. Suddenly, a beam of blue light descends from thesky, swiftly enveloping its body.The black cat leaps into the air,its fugradually dissolving into the atmosphere as its body rapidly elongates. Thfur transformns into a sleek black suit, outlining a tall, slender figure, The caears vanish, the facial features sharpen, and it eventually morphs into thhandsome, stoic face of a teenage boy, He lands gracefully on the ground. hissuit gently fluttering in the night breeze as the blue light fades, leaving hinstanding there like a mysterious youth stepping out of a futuristic world-eleganand confident.

## Prompt Bank

By crafting prompts across different dimensions, you can enhance the controllability and expressiveness of the generated video in specific areas. We’ve prepared a selection of commonly used dimensions and prompt examples for reference, and we also encourage you to explore more creative techniques! 

### Shot Types

| Types   | Prompt Examples  | 
| ------- | ---------------- | 
| **Extreme Close-Up**  | **Close-Up Shot | Close-Up Shot ：**Soft natural light and shadow interweave, focusing on a professional model’s facial close-up. Her eyes are deep, her red lips slightly parted. The high-resolution photography captures every subtle expression and layer of light and shadow, creating a tranquil yet captivating mood.  | 
|   |   |   |
|  **Close-up**  | **Medium Close-Up Shot | Medium Close-Up Shot**，An 18-year-old foreign girl, looking into the camera, posing as a model, dressed in refined clothing. Commercial photography, subtle makeup.  | 
| **Medium Shot**  | **Medium Shot | Medium Shot**，A refined European woman in a long beige coat, standing in front of a famous painting in the art museum, admiring it with a thoughtful expression.   | 
| **Long Shot**  | **Long Shot | ** In the video, **the long shot** showcases a bustling city street with a wide sidewalk filled with people, creating a vivid and lively scene.  | 
| **Bird’s-eye View**   | **Bird’s-eye view |** In the video, **the camera uses a bird’s-eye**perspective to overlook the entire cityscape, revealing an intricate network of streets and buildings.  | 

###  **Angle of view**

| Types   | Prompt Examples  | 
| ------- | ---------------- | 
| **Low Angle**  | The video begins with a pair of walking legs, **captured from a low-angle shot** that focuses on the movement of the feet. In the frame, the shoes tread on a rough, abandoned surface surrounded by broken concrete and scattered weeds, evoking a desolate and decaying wasteland aesthetic.  | 
| **Overhead Shot**  | The video shows a person walking through a post-apocalyptic scene, **with the camera capturing them from above as they slowly move forward** under the sunlight in a wasteland-style setting.  | 
| **First Person View**  | **FPV Drone Perspective** | The video**begins with an FPV (First-Person View) drone shot**, providing an immersive experience. **The camera swiftly weaves between towering city skyscrapers**, showcasing the grandeur of the urban landscape. Buildings flash by in the frame, with interplaying light and shadows highlighting the city's modernity and vibrancy.  |

###  **Camera Shots**

| Types  |  Prompt Examples  | 
| ------ | ----------------- | 
| **Fisheye**  | **Fisheye lens shot** | The video **presents a scene captured with a fisheye lens,** offering a unique curved effect that makes the busy city streets even more striking. The wide field of view gives the audience a sense that the buildings are tilting toward the sky, while the towering structures on either side of the street appear exceptionally grand and three-dimensional under the fisheye distortion. The warped lines create a strong visual impact, vividly showcasing the energy and bustle of the city.  | 
| **Wide Angle**  | **Wide-angle shot** | The video captures a busy city street **scene with a wide-angle lens**, offering a broad and expansive view. Towering buildings line both sides of the street, filled with endless streams of vehicles and pedestrians, showcasing the hustle and vibrancy of urban life.  | 

### **Camera Movement**

| Types  |  Prompt Examples  | 
| ------ | ----------------- | 
| **Dolly In**  | The video shows a large cubic stone standing in the center of a square, surrounded by tranquility. **The camera slowly moves forward,** gradually approaching the stone, revealing its rugged texture and the marks of time in increasing detail.  |
| **Dolly Out**  | The video features a large cubic stone firmly positioned in the center of a square. **The camera slowly pulls back,** revealing the stone's grand outline while gradually exposing the square’s brick pavement and surrounding grass. **Eventually, the entire view of the square comes into sight.**  | 
| **Pan**  | The video f**ocuses on a cubic stone**, with sunlight casting a warm glow on its surface. **As the camera gently moves sideways,** the details of the stone shift within the frame, while the surrounding environment blurs into the background. **The shot then naturally transitions to a nearby cubic metal block**, its smooth surface gleaming in the sunlight. The focus shifts seamlessly, contrasting the coldness of the metal with the heaviness of the stone. The camera moves between the two, highlighting their unique characteristics.  | 
| **Tracking Shot**  | The video shows a cubic stone rolling across the center of a square, with **the camera following its movement**. As the stone moves, the surrounding lush grass comes into view. **The camera stays close**, capturing the subtle textures of the ground and the dynamic motion of the breeze passing by.  | 
| **Orbit Shot**  | The video showcases a large cubic stone standing in the center of a square. **The camera rotates around it**,capturing the rough texture of its surface and the subtle shine reflecting in the sunlight.  | 


### **Speed**

| Types  |  Prompt Examples  | 
| ------ | ----------------- | 
| **Slow Motion**  | The race car **moves slowly**, with the background gradually coming into focus in the tranquility, as if time itself has stretched. **The****gentle speed creates a relaxed** and serene experience, with the driver blending harmoniously into the peaceful surroundings, exuding a sense of focus that commands respect.  | 
| **Fast Motion**  | The race car speeds along, the background blurring in an instant, transforming everything into a swirl of colors. **The rapid pace delivers an intense rush of excitement and adrenaline,** with the driver appearing to command the entire world amidst the roaring engines, radiating passion that gets the heart racing.  | 
| **Slow Motion**  | **People move slowly, with slow motion magnifying each pedestrian’s steps**. Pedestrians blend seamlessly into the environment, highlighting every detail of life. The slow, rhythmic movements seem to narrate the story of the city, carrying thoughts and reflections, sharing the poetry of everyday existence.  | 
| **Time-Lapse**  | **The video showcases the astonishing process of plants rapidly growing and blooming through time-lapse photography.** In just a few seconds, tender shoots sprout, grow, and blossom, transitioning from delicate buds to vibrant flowers, leaving viewers mesmerized. Each stage is captured clearly, revealing the vitality and beauty of life, evoking awe at the wonders of nature.  | 

### **Atmosphere**

| Types  |  Prompt Examples  | 
| ------ | ----------------- | 
| **Energy** **VibrancyJoy** **Delight**  | The video showcases a **vibrant** forest, with golden sunlight filtering through the canopy, casting dappled light on the ground. Birds **flit joyfully** between the trees, their crisp chirping echoing in the air as if singing an ode to this lively scene. Leaves sway gently in the breeze, dancing to an invisible rhythm, while small animals frolic on the grass and flowers bloom under the sun. **The entire forest brims with life and vitality, as if narrating the beauty and infinite possibilities of existence, filling viewers with a sense of hope and wonder inspired by nature’s exuberance.**  | 
| **Mysterious** **Soft** **Quiet** **Dreamlike**  | The video presents **a deep, serene** forest bathed in the soft stillness of night. A gentle hush blankets the land, as though time has paused. Only the faint rustling of leaves whispers in the breeze, like a quiet conversation with nature. The night sky stretches above, a deep indigo canvas dotted with shimmering stars that resemble distant jewels, glowing with a cool, soothing light. **The tranquil scene feels harmonious and otherworldly, inviting viewers into a dreamlike escape where they can immerse themselves in the embrace of nature, far removed from the outside world.**  | 
| **LonelinessSolitude** **Melancholy** **Tranquility**  | The video **depicts a solitary forest**, surrounded by silence as if time itself has frozen. Leaves drift down slowly, settling softly on the ground with faint rustles, whispering tales of autumn's departure. Empty spaces echo with the **lonely** sound of wind, stirring the quiet earth. Shadows intertwine among the trees, creating a somber and melancholic atmosphere. **The scene evokes a sense of solitude and wistfulness, as if paying tribute to lost moments, leaving viewers reflective amidst the profound stillness.**  | 
| **Tension** **Anxiety** **OppressionGloom**   | The video portrays a tense forest, with fierce winds lashing at treetops and leaves, producing low rustling sounds akin to murmurs of **unease**. Trees sway, struggling against the sudden force of nature. Above, heavy clouds loom densely, casting a shadow of gloom over the landscape, **creating an oppressive and foreboding mood.** Everything around seems to hold its breath, anticipating an impending change. **The scene is charged with urgency, tightening the viewer's chest, as if an unpredictable storm could erupt at any moment, conveying the raw power and ruthlessness of nature.**  | 
| **Grandeur** **Strength** **Majesty** **Awe**  | The video reveals a **majestic** forest, where towering trees stand tall like guardians of the earth, radiating silent strength. Sunlight filters through dense foliage, creating a mosaic of light and shadow on the forest floor, as if painting a natural masterpiece. The air is fresh and crisp, punctuated occasionally by deep, solemn bird calls that add to the reverence of the scene. **The grandeur and serenity of the setting inspire awe, as if the forest bears witness to countless stories and secrets. It evokes a profound respect for nature’s dignity and mystery, making viewers feel as though they are standing in a sacred, spiritual realm.**  | 

### **Style**

| Types  |  Prompt Examples  | 
| ------ | ----------------- | 
| **Cyberpunk**  | **Retro cyberpunk style** - Under the flickering neon lights, a cyber warrior clad in a leather jacket navigates through an abandoned electronics factory. The camera pulls back from his silhouette, revealing a futuristic city nightscape brimming with technological.  | 
| **Wasteland Style**  | The video showcases the stunning appearance of a flying fairy from another world, set against **a wasteland-style backdrop.** She wears tattered yet elegant attire, with a pair of peculiar wings made of rubble fragments unfurled behind her, soaring above **a desolate landscape**. The camera follows her flight path, rising from a low angle to a vast sky, highlighting the striking contrast between her graceful figure and the harsh **wasteland**. Each flap of her wings seems to tell a story of survival and hope.  | 
| **Line Art Animation**  | In a courtroom, a clever and eloquent fox lawyer, dressed in a sharp robe, passionately defends her client with precise and compelling arguments that move everyone in the room.**Line-drawn animation brings her dynamic performance to life.**  | 
| **Chinese Anime Style**  | A time-traveling girl in **a Chinese anime style** is seen learning etiquette in an ancient palace, illuminated by candlelight. Every movement exudes classical elegance.  | 
| **Felt Style**  | The video presents a lively kitchen scene featuring a character **made entirely of felt,**adding a playful touch. The**felt figure**stands in a miniature kitchen, holding a tiny spatula as if carefully preparing a meal. In the background, a wall is adorned with various kitchen utensils, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. Captured from a fixed perspective, the video highlights every action of the**felt figure**, including stirring and flipping, showcasing their "culinary skills."  | 
| **Classic Masterpiece**  | **In Van Gogh's Starry Night**, a modern-dressed skateboarder weaves through twisted trees, with the interplay of light and shadow under the starry sky harmonizing with the trails of the skateboard.  | 
| **Pixel Game**  | **A person stands in a pixelated game world**, equipped with the most stunning, high-resolution 8K texture pack ever created.  |