WAN 2.5 Prompt Guide

Master the art of creating stunning videos with WAN 2.5's advanced AI technology. Learn professional prompting techniques, cinematic controls, and best practices.

Cinematic Control Smooth Dynamics Precise Adherence

1. Prompt Formulas 2. Cinematic Aesthetics 3. Motion Control

4. Lighting Guide 5. Best Practices 6. Example Gallery

1. Prompt Formulas

Basic Formula (Beginners)


                  Subject + Scene + Motion

Subject

Main object: people, animals, objects, or imaginary elements

Example: "A young girl", "Flying fairy", "Black cat"

Scene

Environment: background, foreground, real or fictional spaces

Example: "In a mystical forest", "On a busy street", "Floating in space"

Motion

Movement: static, small, large, local, or overall motion

Example: "Walking slowly", "Dancing energetically", "Sitting peacefully"

Advanced Formula (Experienced Users)


                  Subject + Scene + Motion + Aesthetic Control + Stylization

Example Advanced Prompt:

"A black-haired Miao girl wearing ethnic minority clothing (Subject Description) stands in a field of tall grass with wildflowers (Scene Description), gently swaying in the wind while touching flowers (Motion Description), bathed in golden hour sunlight with soft edge lighting (Aesthetic Control), rendered in a cinematic documentary style (Stylization)."

Image-to-Video Formula


                  Motion + Camera Movement

Motion Description

Describe dynamics based on image elements

"Running quickly", "Greeting warmly", "Moving slowly"

Camera Movement

Control camera motion or specify "fixed camera"

"Camera push", "Camera left shift", "Fixed camera"

2. Cinematic Aesthetics

Light Source Types

Daylight:

Natural, warm, soft shadows


                    "daylight, soft light, sunny day"

Artificial Light:

Controlled, directional lighting


                    "artificial light, side light"

Moonlight:

Soft, mysterious, blue tones


                    "moonlight, soft shadows"

Light Quality

Soft Light:

Gentle, diffused, flattering


                    "soft light, low contrast"

Hard Light:

Sharp, dramatic shadows


                    "hard light, high contrast"

Top Light:

Overhead, dramatic mood


                    "top light, dramatic"

Time Periods

Golden Hour:

Warm, magical lighting


                    "sunrise, golden hour, warm"

Daytime:

Bright, energetic, clear


                    "daytime, bright, clear"

Night:

Moody, intimate, dramatic


                    "night, dim lighting, moody"

3. Motion Control

Movement Types

Dancing

"Street dance, synchronized steps, energetic"

Running

"Sprinting, explosive speed, athletic"

Emotional

"Anger, fear, joy expressions"

Cinematic

"Camera movements, dramatic"

Camera Movements

Push-in

"Camera pushes in for close-up"

Pull-out

"Camera pulls out to reveal scene"

Pan/Tilt

"Camera left shift, right pan"

4. Professional Lighting Guide

Lighting Scenarios

Golden Hour Portrait

Perfect for warm, romantic scenes with natural beauty


                    "Golden hour sunlight, soft lighting, edge light, warm tones, side light"

Dramatic Moonlight

Creates mysterious, contemplative atmosphere


                    "Moonlight, soft shadows, cool tones, dramatic lighting"

Studio Setup

Professional controlled lighting environment


                    "Studio lighting, controlled environment, professional setup"

Pro Tips

💡 Lighting Direction

Use "side light" for dimension, "edge light" for drama, "top light" for mystery

🎨 Color Temperature

"Warm tones" for comfort, "cool tones" for mystery, "mixed lighting" for complexity

⚡ Contrast Control

"Low contrast" for softness, "high contrast" for drama, "moderate contrast" for balance

🎯 Focus Keywords

Combine multiple lighting terms: "soft edge light, warm tones, golden hour"

5. Best Practices & Tips

✅ Do's

Be Specific: Use detailed descriptions for better results
Layer Details: Combine subject, scene, motion, lighting, and style
Use Keywords: Include cinematic terms like "edge light", "soft focus"
Test Variations: Experiment with different motion descriptors
Control Camera: Specify camera movements for I2V

❌ Don'ts

Be Vague: Avoid generic terms like "nice" or "good"
Overload: Don't cram too many conflicting elements
Ignore Style: Always consider the visual aesthetic
Forget Motion: Static scenes without movement are boring
Rush: Take time to craft detailed, thoughtful prompts

📝 Prompt Template


                [Subject with detailed description] + [Scene with environment details] + [Motion with specific actions] + [Lighting: time/quality/direction] + [Style: cinematic/artistic approach] + [Camera: movement/angle if needed]

6. Example Gallery

Mystical Forest Scene

"A mystical forest with ancient trees, soft golden light filtering through leaves, ethereal atmosphere, morning mist, gentle camera movement revealing the magical environment"

Nature Golden Hour Mystical

Cinematic Portrait

"A young woman with expressive eyes, sitting by a window, soft natural light, gentle breeze moving her hair, contemplative mood, shallow depth of field"

Portrait Natural Light Emotional

Cyberpunk City

"Futuristic cityscape at night, neon lights reflecting on wet streets, hovering vehicles, dramatic camera sweep, cyberpunk aesthetic, high contrast lighting"

Sci-Fi Neon Dramatic

3D Cartoon World

"A whimsical 3D animated character exploring a colorful fantasy world, bouncing movement, bright lighting, playful atmosphere, smooth character animation"

3D Animation Whimsical Playful

🚀 Quick Reference Card

🎯 Basic Formula

Subject + Scene + Motion

💡 Lighting

soft light, edge light, golden hour

🎬 Camera

camera push, pull-out, fixed camera

🎨 Style

cinematic, 3D cartoon, cyberpunk

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