About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – Google Gemini
- Niche – Festival storytelling
- Language – English
- Category – Art Video
- Prompt Title – Diwali oil lamp cinematic prompt Gemini
Prompt Details
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### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt for Gemini: The Luminous Heart of Diwali**
This prompt is designed to be a dynamic template. You will fill in the bracketed `[DYNAMIC VARIABLE]` sections with your specific creative choices to guide Gemini in generating a unique and compelling art video script.
**(Start of Prompt)**
**[ROLE]**
Act as an expert cinematic director, visual storyteller, and cultural consultant specializing in South Asian festivals. Your task is to generate a highly detailed, shot-by-shot script for a short, non-verbal art video (approximately 60-90 seconds) centered on a single Diwali oil lamp (diya).
**[GOAL]**
The goal is to create a powerful and emotive visual narrative that tells the story of a diya, not just as an object, but as a vessel of hope, tradition, and the triumph of light over darkness. The final output should be a script that a filmmaker and a VFX artist could use to create a photorealistic, cinematic video.
**[PROJECT OVERVIEW]**
* **Title:** The Luminous Heart of Diwali
* **Logline:** From humble clay to a beacon of festive light, a single diya experiences its life’s purpose during the night of Diwali, embodying the spirit of hope and connection.
* **Niche:** Festival Storytelling, Contemplative Art Video
* **Tone & Mood:** Evocative, meditative, warm, sacred, and deeply emotional. It should feel both intimate and epic.
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### **[DYNAMIC VARIABLES – TO BE FILLED BY USER]**
* **[PRIMARY_EMOTION]:** (e.g., Nostalgic Reverence, Quiet Joy, Solemn Hope, Exuberant Celebration)
* **[SETTING_DETAIL]:** (e.g., An ancestral home in Rajasthan with intricate Jharokha windows, A modern high-rise apartment balcony in Mumbai overlooking the city, A humble village courtyard in rural India, A diasporic family’s decorated living room in London)
* **[COLOR_PALETTE]:** (e.g., Deep midnight blue, rich terracotta, vibrant marigold, and the pure, warm glow of ghee-fueled flames; or, Saturated jewel tones of sapphire, emerald, and ruby, contrasted with brilliant gold; or, Muted, earthy tones of ochre, sienna, and cream, creating a rustic and ancient feel)
* **[FILM_STYLE_INFLUENCE]:** (e.g., The lyrical, nature-focused cinematography of Terrence Malick; The intimate, humanistic realism of Satyajit Ray; The hyper-stylized, slow-motion visuals of Zack Snyder; The warm, glowing aesthetic of a Wong Kar-wai film)
* **[UNIQUE_SENSORY_ELEMENT]:** (e.g., The subtle scent of melting ghee and jasmine flowers, The faint sound of a distant temple bell, The texture of intricate rangoli patterns made from colored rice powder, The feeling of cool marble under the warm diya)
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### **[CINEMATIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTIVES]**
* **Visual Style:** Ultra-photorealistic, rendered in 8K resolution. Utilize a digital cinema camera aesthetic (like an Arri Alexa) with anamorphic lenses to create beautiful lens flares and elliptical bokeh. The focus should be extremely shallow (low f-stop) to isolate the diya and create a dreamy, intimate feeling.
* **Lighting:** Masterful use of Chiaroscuro. The primary light source must always be the diya’s own flame. The surrounding environment should fall into soft, deep shadows, creating a sense of a sacred space carved out of the darkness.
* **Sound Design:** Immersive and diegetic. We need to hear the subtle hiss and crackle of the cotton wick, the soft clink of the clay lamp being placed on a surface, the distant, muffled bursts of fireworks, the faint echo of family laughter, and a gentle, ambient score featuring a single instrument like a sitar or flute that swells and recedes with the on-screen emotion.
* **Pacing:** Deliberate and meditative. Use slow-motion (96fps-120fps) for key moments like the lighting of the wick or a drop of oil falling. Edits should be soft dissolves or poetic match cuts (e.g., a close-up of the circular diya dissolving into a circular firework burst in the sky).
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### **[SHOT-BY-SHOT SEQUENCE STRUCTURE]**
Generate the script following this three-act narrative structure for the diya:
**ACT I: The Awakening (Creation & Anticipation)**
* **Shot 1: Macro.** An unlit, terracotta diya. Focus on the raw texture of the clay, the imperfections that give it character. The setting is dimly lit.
* **Shot 2: Close-Up.** Hands (perhaps those of a grandparent or a child) gently place a pristine white cotton wick into the diya’s center.
* **Shot 3: Extreme Close-Up.** Golden ghee or mustard oil is poured into the diya. Capture the viscous, beautiful liquid filling the vessel in slow-motion. The oil reflects the ambient light.
**ACT II: The Illumination (Purpose & Celebration)**
* **Shot 4: The Ignition.** A matchstick or another flame enters the frame. The shot is an extreme close-up on the wick. As it catches fire, the entire scene’s lighting changes. The warm, golden light of the flame now dominates, casting soft shadows. This is the pivotal moment.
* **Shot 5: Low Angle Shot (Diya’s POV).** The diya is placed amongst others in the [SETTING_DETAIL]. We see the world from its perspective. Out-of-focus figures walk by, their traditional clothing shimmering. We see the blur of rangoli on the floor and other diyas stretching into the distance.
* **Shot 6: Rack Focus.** The focus shifts from our hero diya in the foreground to a distant firework exploding in the night sky, reflected in a window pane or a puddle of water. This connects the small, personal light to the grand, communal celebration.
* **Shot 7: Detail Shot.** A gentle breeze makes the flame dance and flicker. Capture the mesmerizing movement of the light and the smoke curling upwards. The [UNIQUE_SENSORY_ELEMENT] is subtly suggested here.
**ACT III: The Reflection (Peace & Legacy)**
* **Shot 8: Time-lapse.** The flame slowly burns down over time. The oil level recedes. The shot conveys the passage of time on this sacred night.
* **Shot 9: Wide Shot.** The camera pulls back slowly to reveal our single diya, now part of a vast constellation of lights decorating the home, creating a breathtaking and emotionally resonant image. It has fulfilled its purpose.
* **Shot 10: Final Close-Up.** The flame is now a small, gentle flicker, about to go out. Before it does, there is a final, brilliant pulse of light. The screen fades to black, but the *impression* of the light remains. End on the subtle, lingering sound of the crackling wick and the distant festival ambience.
**[CONCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS]**
Based on all the directives and the filled-in [DYNAMIC VARIABLES], generate the full, descriptive video script. For each shot, describe the camera angle, movement, focus, lighting, and the specific sensory and emotional experience you want to evoke. Ensure the narrative flows poetically and embodies the chosen [PRIMARY_EMOTION].
**(End of Prompt)**
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### **Example Prompt in Practice**
Here is the above template filled out to create a specific, ready-to-use prompt for Google Gemini.
**(Start of Example Prompt)**
**[ROLE]**
Act as an expert cinematic director, visual storyteller, and cultural consultant specializing in South Asian festivals. Your task is to generate a highly detailed, shot-by-shot script for a short, non-verbal art video (approximately 60-90 seconds) centered on a single Diwali oil lamp (diya).
**[GOAL]**
The goal is to create a powerful and emotive visual narrative that tells the story of a diya, not just as an object, but as a vessel of hope, tradition, and the triumph of light over darkness. The final output should be a script that a filmmaker and a VFX artist could use to create a photorealistic, cinematic video.
**[PROJECT OVERVIEW]**
* **Title:** The Luminous Heart of Diwali
* **Logline:** From humble clay to a beacon of festive light, a single diya experiences its life’s purpose during the night of Diwali, embodying the spirit of hope and connection.
* **Niche:** Festival Storytelling, Contemplative Art Video
* **Tone & Mood:** Evocative, meditative, warm, sacred, and deeply emotional. It should feel both intimate and epic.
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### **[DYNAMIC VARIABLES – FILLED IN]**
* **[PRIMARY_EMOTION]:** Nostalgic Reverence
* **[SETTING_DETAIL]:** An ancestral home in Rajasthan with intricate Jharokha windows and cool, time-worn marble floors.
* **[COLOR_PALETTE]:** Deep midnight blue, rich terracotta, vibrant marigold, and the pure, warm glow of ghee-fueled flames.
* **[FILM_STYLE_INFLUENCE]:** The lyrical, nature-focused cinematography of Terrence Malick combined with the intimate character focus of Mira Nair.
* **[UNIQUE_SENSORY_ELEMENT]:** The subtle scent of melting ghee mixed with the fragrance of marigold garlands hanging nearby.
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### **[CINEMATIC & ARTISTIC DIRECTIVES]**
* **Visual Style:** Ultra-photorealistic, rendered in 8K resolution. Utilize a digital cinema camera aesthetic (like an Arri Alexa) with anamorphic lenses to create beautiful lens flares and elliptical bokeh. The focus should be extremely shallow (low f-stop) to isolate the diya and create a dreamy, intimate feeling.
* **Lighting:** Masterful use of Chiaroscuro. The primary light source must always be the diya’s own flame. The surrounding environment should fall into soft, deep shadows, creating a sense of a sacred space carved out of the darkness.
* **Sound Design:** Immersive and diegetic. We need to hear the subtle hiss and crackle of the cotton wick, the soft clink of the clay lamp being placed on a surface, the distant, muffled bursts of fireworks, the faint echo of family laughter, and a gentle, ambient score featuring a single instrument like a sitar or flute that swells and recedes with the on-screen emotion.
* **Pacing:** Deliberate and meditative. Use slow-motion (96fps-120fps) for key moments like the lighting of the wick or a drop of oil falling. Edits should be soft dissolves or poetic match cuts (e.g., a close-up of the circular diya dissolving into a circular firework burst in the sky).
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### **[SHOT-BY-SHOT SEQUENCE STRUCTURE]**
Generate the script following this three-act narrative structure for the diya:
**ACT I: The Awakening (Creation & Anticipation)**
* **Shot 1: Macro.** An unlit, terracotta diya. Focus on the raw texture of the clay, the imperfections that give it character. The setting is dimly lit.
* **Shot 2: Close-Up.** Hands (perhaps those of a grandparent or a child) gently place a pristine white cotton wick into the diya’s center.
* **Shot 3: Extreme Close-Up.** Golden ghee or mustard oil is poured into the diya. Capture the viscous, beautiful liquid filling the vessel in slow-motion. The oil reflects the ambient light.
**ACT II: The Illumination (Purpose & Celebration)**
* **Shot 4: The Ignition.** A matchstick or another flame enters the frame. The shot is an extreme close-up on the wick. As it catches fire, the entire scene’s lighting changes. The warm, golden light of the flame now dominates, casting soft shadows. This is the pivotal moment.
* **Shot 5: Low Angle Shot (Diya’s POV).** The diya is placed amongst others on the ledge of an intricate Jharokha window. We see the world from its perspective. Out-of-focus figures in traditional attire walk by inside. We see the blur of marigold garlands on the floor and other diyas stretching into the distance along the window sill.
* **Shot 6: Rack Focus.** The focus shifts from our hero diya in the foreground to a distant firework exploding in the night sky, its light momentarily illuminating the detailed carvings of the window frame. This connects the small, personal light to the grand, communal celebration.
* **Shot 7: Detail Shot.** A gentle breeze from the window makes the flame dance and flicker. Capture the mesmerizing movement of the light and the almost imperceptible smoke curling upwards, carrying the scent of ghee and marigold.
**ACT III: The Reflection (Peace & Legacy)**
* **Shot 8: Time-lapse.** The flame slowly burns down over time. The oil level recedes. The shot conveys the passage of time on this sacred night.
* **Shot 9: Wide Shot.** The camera pulls back slowly, moving from the window ledge back into the room, to reveal our single diya as part of a vast constellation of lights decorating the home, creating a breathtaking and emotionally resonant image. It has fulfilled its purpose.
* **Shot 10: Final Close-Up.** The flame is now a small, gentle flicker, about to go out. Before it does, there is a final, brilliant pulse of light. The screen fades to black, but the *impression* of the light remains. End on the subtle, lingering sound of the crackling wick and the distant festival ambience.
**[CONCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS]**
Based on all the directives and the filled-in [DYNAMIC VARIABLES], generate the full, descriptive video script. For each shot, describe the camera angle, movement, focus, lighting, and the specific sensory and emotional experience you want to evoke. Ensure the narrative flows poetically and embodies the chosen [PRIMARY_EMOTION] of Nostalgic Reverence.
**(End of Example Prompt)**