MiniMax Hailou Pro 2.3 Prompt Guide

Master the art of AI video creation with MiniMax Hailou Pro 2.3. Learn professional techniques for cinematic videos, character consistency, and advanced prompting strategies.

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1. Core Prompt Formula 2. Cinematic Techniques 3. Character Consistency

4. Prompt Categories 5. Examples & Showcase 6. Common Fixes

1. Core Prompt Formula

Essential Structure


                  [Camera Shot + Motion] + [Subject + Description] + [Action] + [Scene + Description] + [Lighting] + [Style/Mood]

This sequential formula ensures Hailou AI understands the relationships between each component, producing videos that align with your creative vision.

Camera Shot + Motion

Define the type of shot and camera movement for professional feel

"close-up" - Emotional focus, facial details

"dolly zoom" - Dynamic movement effect

"tracking shot" - Following subject smoothly

Subject + Description

Clear description including appearance, clothing, and distinguishing features

"A young woman with curly red hair, wearing a vintage blue dress, with expressive green eyes"

Action

Specific actions and interactions with environment

"walking slowly through the garden, pausing to smell flowers, turning to look back"

Scene + Description

Detailed environment setting with specific elements

Setting: "bustling city street"

Details: "neon signs, wet pavement"

Lighting

Lighting conditions that set the mood and atmosphere

"golden hour" - Warm, cinematic

"soft lighting" - Gentle, flattering

Style/Mood

Overall aesthetic and emotional tone

"cinematic, dramatic, cheerful, nostalgic, dreamy"

2. Advanced Cinematic Techniques

Dynamic Camera Movements

Basic Shots

"close-up" - Emotional focus
"wide shot" - Epic scale
"medium shot" - Balanced framing

Dynamic Moves

"dolly zoom" - Vertigo effect
"tracking shot" - Follow action
"pan left/right" - Reveal scene

Advanced

"drone shot" - Aerial perspective
"Dutch angle" - Tension, unease
"rack focus" - Shift attention

Professional Lighting

Time of Day

"golden hour" - Warm, cinematic glow

"blue hour" - Moody twilight atmosphere

"harsh midday sun" - High contrast shadows

Artificial Lighting

"neon lighting" - Cyberpunk, urban vibe

"candlelight" - Intimate, warm atmosphere

"dramatic rim lighting" - Character separation

3. Character Consistency & Micro-Expressions

Anchor Features

Define key physical traits to maintain visual consistency across shots

"red hat"

Distinctive accessory

"scar on left cheek"

Unique facial feature

"leather jacket with patches"

Consistent clothing

Micro-Expressions

Hailou excels at subtle facial changes and emotional detail

"slight smile forming"

Gradual emotion change

"eyebrows furrowing in concern"

Subtle worry expression

"eyes widening in surprise"

Specific eye movement

4. Specialized Prompt Categories

Narrative & Storytelling

Key Elements

Character development with clear motivations
Emotional arcs and expressions
Dialogue and interaction dynamics
Detailed action sequences with timing

Commercial & Marketing

Best Practices

Product Showcases

"Close-up of product X spinning slowly, highlighting its metallic finish and premium craftsmanship under soft studio lighting"

Brand Style

"Clean, minimalistic scene with modern aesthetic, focused on product features with professional lighting"

Artistic & Creative Expression

Art Styles

"Pixar-style"

"film noir"

"cyberpunk"

Color Grading

"muted tones"

"vibrant colors"

"black and white"

Special Effects

"slow-motion"

"time-lapse"

"magical elements"

5. Examples & Showcase

Beginner-Friendly Templates

Simple Action Scene


                      "A person running in a park, wide shot, camera follows the runner as they dodge trees and jump over a small puddle, clear skies, bright natural lighting."

Perfect for testing basic camera movement and natural outdoor settings.

Product Showcase


                      "Close-up of a smartphone on a white background, camera zooms slowly to highlight details, soft shadows, neutral lighting."

Clean, professional approach for product demonstrations.

Advanced Cinematic Examples

Emotional Drama


                      "A man sitting alone in a dimly lit room, staring out the window, close-up, soft lighting highlighting his face, deep contemplation visible, camera slowly pushes in."

Uses micro-expressions and lighting to convey complex emotions.

Dynamic Action


                      "A woman in a black jacket chasing after a car, tracking shot, camera follows her as she leaps over obstacles, slow motion as she jumps, determination visible on her face."

Combines dynamic movement with emotional expression and cinematic timing.

Genre-Specific Templates

Sci-Fi

"A futuristic cityscape, neon lights illuminating the skyline, wide shot, flying cars zooming past, dusk setting with purple skies."

Thriller

"A dark alleyway, fog surrounding a shadowy figure, medium shot, camera follows from behind, footsteps echoing, dim streetlight flickering."

Romance

"A couple embraces in the rain, close-up, camera zooms out slowly, soft lighting with raindrops visible, intimate atmosphere."

Comedy

"Two friends laughing at a park bench, medium shot, camera rotates around them as they interact playfully, bright sunny day."

6. Common Issues & Fixes

Common Problems

Vague Prompts

❌ "a person walking in the park"

Too generic, lacks specific details for AI to work with

Character Inconsistency

❌ Character appearance changes between shots

Missing anchor features or descriptive consistency

Camera Movement Failure

❌ Complex movement instructions ignored

Overly complicated camera direction descriptions

Solutions & Best Practices

Be Specific

✅ "woman jogging through park with trees swaying, sunlight filtering through leaves"

Include environmental details and specific actions

Use Anchor Features

✅ "Character X wears red jacket with blue scarf, short curly hair, same outfit throughout"

Reinforce key descriptors for consistency

Simplify Camera Instructions

✅ "slow tracking shot left, focusing on subject's face"

Use clear, simple movement descriptions

🎯 Pro Tips for Better Results

• Start with shorter clips (6s) and refine before going longer

• Use consistent lighting descriptions throughout scenes

• Include motion keywords for dynamic results

• Combine image references with text prompts for precision

• Use negative prompts to eliminate unwanted elements

• Test different style cues for unique aesthetics

Ready to Create Cinematic Videos?

Put these techniques into practice and start generating professional-quality videos with MiniMax Hailou Pro 2.3

🎯 Core Formula

Camera + Subject + Action + Scene + Lighting + Style

🎬 Cinematic Moves

dolly zoom, tracking shot, rack focus

😊 Micro-expressions

Subtle facial changes and emotions

✨ Consistency

Anchor features and detailed descriptions

Ready to create amazing videos? Start experimenting with MiniMax Hailou Pro 2.3!