dotfiles/.agents/skills/sora/references/sample-prompts.md

Sample prompts (copy/paste)

Use these as starting points. Keep user-provided requirements and constraints; do not invent new creative elements.

For prompting principles (structure, invariants, iteration), see references/prompting.md.

Contents

• Product teaser (single shot)
• UI demo (screen recording style)
• Cinematic detail shot
• Social ad (6s with beats)
• Motion graphics explainer
• Ambient loop (atmosphere)

Product teaser (single shot)

Use case: product teaser
Primary request: close-up of a matte black wireless speaker on a stone pedestal
Scene/background: dark studio cyclorama, subtle haze
Subject: compact speaker with soft fabric texture
Action: slow 20-degree orbit over 4 seconds
Camera: 85mm, shallow depth of field, steady dolly
Lighting/mood: soft key, gentle rim, premium studio feel
Color palette: charcoal, slate, warm amber accents
Constraints: no logos, no text
Avoid: harsh bloom; oversharpening; clutter

UI demo (screen recording style)

Use case: UI product demo
Primary request: a clean mobile budgeting app demo showing a weekly spend chart
Scene/background: neutral gradient backdrop
Subject: smartphone UI, centered, screen content crisp and legible
Action: tap the "Add expense" button, modal opens, amount typed, save
Camera: locked-off, straight-on, no tilt
Lighting/mood: soft studio light, minimal reflections
Color palette: off-white, slate, mint accent
Text (verbatim): "Add expense", "$24.50", "Groceries"
Constraints: no brand logos; keep UI text readable; avoid motion blur

Cinematic detail shot

Use case: cinematic product detail
Primary request: macro shot of raindrops sliding across a car hood
Scene/background: night city bokeh, soft rain mist
Subject: glossy hood surface with water beads
Action: slow push-in over 4 seconds
Camera: 100mm macro, shallow depth of field
Lighting/mood: moody, high-contrast reflections, soft speculars
Color palette: deep navy, teal, silver highlights
Constraints: no logos, no text
Avoid: flicker; unstable reflections; excessive noise

Social ad (6s with beats)

Use case: social ad
Primary request: minimal coffee subscription ad with three quick beats
Scene/background: warm kitchen counter, morning light
Subject: ceramic mug, coffee bag, steam
Action: beat 1 (0-2s) pour coffee; beat 2 (2-4s) steam rises; beat 3 (4-6s) mug slides to center
Camera: 50mm, gentle handheld drift
Lighting/mood: warm, cozy, natural light
Text (verbatim): "Fresh roast" (top-left), "Weekly delivery" (bottom-right)
Constraints: no logos; text must be legible; avoid fast motion

Motion graphics explainer

Use case: explainer clip
Primary request: clean motion-graphics animation showing data flowing into a dashboard
Scene/background: soft gradient background
Subject: abstract nodes and lines, simple dashboard cards
Action: nodes connect, data pulses, cards fill with charts
Camera: locked-off, no depth, flat design
Lighting/mood: minimal, modern
Color palette: off-white, graphite, teal, coral accents
Constraints: no logos; keep shapes simple; avoid heavy texture

Ambient loop (atmosphere)

Use case: ambient background loop
Primary request: fog drifting through a pine forest at dawn
Scene/background: tall pines, soft fog layers, distant hills
Subject: drifting fog and light rays
Action: slow lateral drift, subtle light change
Camera: wide, locked-off, no tilt
Lighting/mood: calm, soft dawn light
Color palette: muted greens, cool gray, pale gold
Constraints: no text, no logos, no people
Avoid: fast motion; flicker; abrupt lighting shifts