Runway AI Prompt Guide
Build concise prompts that communicate subject, action, composition, movement, and atmosphere.
A reliable prompt structure
A strong prompt tells the model what should be visible and what should change. Keep the description concrete, avoid conflicting instructions, and prioritize the details that matter most to the result.
- Lead with what is visibly happening
- Use concrete visual language
- Add camera direction only when useful
- Keep each shot focused
- Iterate one variable at a time
Example
Wide shot of a cyclist crossing an empty coastal road at sunrise, gentle side tracking camera, ocean mist, long shadows, natural motion blur, cinematic realistic look.
How to improve the result
Generate a first version, inspect what changed unexpectedly, then revise only the relevant part of the prompt. For multi-scene video, repeat the identity, wardrobe, prop, and environment anchors that must remain unchanged.
Use PromptVanta
Turn a short concept into a structured prompt, then edit the generated text before using it in your preferred AI tool.