Techniques for Creating Complex AI Commands for Video Creator Programs
In the ever-evolving world of video production, a groundbreaking development has emerged, courtesy of the innovative company, Runway. They have introduced advanced AI prompts that offer control over key aspects like style, mood, and perspective, revolutionising the way videos are created.
These AI prompts are not just limited to textual descriptions but extend to the composition, atmosphere, and creative direction of a video. The composition, for instance, encompasses elements like the subject, frame, angle, and camera movement. The atmosphere, on the other hand, includes lighting and background, while creative direction is a fusion of visual style, cultural/artistic influences, and narrative/conceptual notes.
One of the standout features of these AI prompts is the ability to generate multi-shot sequences. Each shot in this sequence may use different commands, stringing together different camera angles and focal points to create sequences that feel intentional and narrative. For example, a multi-shot prompt for an image-to-video workflow might include a wide establishing shot, medium close-up, over-the-shoulder shot, and extreme close-up.
The example prompt for an image-to-video workflow generates a stylized and visually consistent video of a 90s anime-style cyberpunk city scene. The characters in the scene are a girl with pink hair and a guy with blue hair. The camera movement in the generated video is more intentional and flows naturally from the established scene. Example camera movements specified in the prompt include a slow dolly in on the pink-haired girl, a tilt up to the neon skyline, and a zoom in on her mouth as she starts smoking a cigarette.
The scene includes a retro-futuristic aesthetic, with neon lights, rain-slicked streets, and a rusted metal wall. The quality of the AI-generated video depends on the detail of the prompt. Starting with an image-to-video workflow is an effective strategy for AI video generation, as it ensures a high level of stylization and visual consistency.
However, creating a text-to-video prompt can be difficult and unpredictable, often producing outputs that are less stylized. Despite this, the potential of these advanced AI prompts in streamlining and enhancing video production is undeniable, and we can expect to see more innovations in this field in the future.
