About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Marine Scenes
- Language – English
- Category – Water Effects
- Prompt Title – Underwater Bubble & Wave VFX Prompt
Prompt Details
### **The Optimized Dynamic Prompt for Underwater VFX**
This prompt is structured as a modular template. You can pick and choose elements from each category to build a highly specific and detailed request. This approach gives you maximum control over the final output and is a best practice in prompt engineering, as it systematically covers all key visual aspects.
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### **Dynamic Prompt Structure & Guide**
The structure is broken down into five core components. For a powerful prompt, combine descriptive keywords from each section, separated by commas. Start with the most critical elements first (the subject and the VFX) and progressively add details about lighting, composition, and style.
**Prompt Template:**
`[1. Core Scene & Subject], [2. Bubble & Wave Dynamics], [3. Lighting & Atmosphere], [4. Camera & Composition], [5. Style & Rendering]`
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#### **Section 1: Core Scene & Subject**
**Purpose:** To establish the foundational context of the image. What is the environment, and who or what is the main focus? Be specific.
* **Environment:**
* *Examples:* Vibrant coral reef, sun-drenched shallow lagoon, deep-sea abyssal plain, sunken galleon shipwreck, mysterious underwater cave system, arctic ice cavern, kelp forest, volcanic thermal vent, mangrove estuary.
* **Primary Subject(s):** The main actor causing or interacting with the water effects.
* *Examples:* A majestic blue whale, a fast-moving bottlenose dolphin, a school of panicked silver fish, a scuba diver exploring, a mechanical submarine, a mythical sea serpent, an ancient stone statue, a treasure chest being opened.
* **Secondary Elements:** Objects that add life and detail to the scene.
* *Examples:* Drifting jellyfish, small crustaceans on the seabed, swaying sea anemones, floating debris from a shipwreck, ancient ruins covered in algae, schools of krill.
#### **Section 2: Bubble & Wave Dynamics (The VFX Core)**
**Purpose:** This is the most critical section for your specific request. It details the precise nature of the water effects. Use powerful, evocative adjectives.
* **Bubble Characteristics:**
* **Size & Shape:** Tiny effervescent specks, shimmering micro-bubbles, large globular bubbles, distorted wobbling bubbles, perfect spheres, streams of foam.
* **Density & Formation:** A dense curtain of bubbles, a sparse trail, a single large bubble, a swirling vortex of bubbles, a chaotic explosion of foam, a spiraling bubble net, bubbles clinging to a surface.
* **Behavior:** Rising lazily to the surface, bursting violently, coalescing into larger forms, trailing behind a moving object, being whipped around by a current.
* **Wave & Water Motion:**
* **Type:** Gentle surface undulation, powerful surge from a creature’s movement, chaotic turbulence, deep underwater current, whirlpool/vortex, shockwave propagating through the water.
* **Visual Manifestation:** Visible water distortion, pressure waves, churning whitewater foam, circular ripples, shimmering caustics on the seabed, vortex trails from fins or propellers.
* **Interaction:**
* **Subject Interaction:** Bubbles being expelled from a diver’s regulator, a whale’s blowhole, or a submarine’s ballast tanks. Water being displaced by a tail fin or propeller.
* **Light Interaction:** Bubbles catching and refracting light, acting like tiny lenses, creating sparkling effects (bokeh), illuminating the water with bioluminescence.
#### **Section 3: Lighting & Atmosphere**
**Purpose:** To define the mood, color, and clarity of the scene, which dramatically impacts how the water effects are perceived.
* **Light Source:**
* *Examples:* Dappled sunlight filtering from the surface, piercing god rays, bright beams from a diver’s flashlight, ethereal glow from bioluminescent algae, eerie light from a thermal vent, moonlight penetrating the shallow water.
* **Water Clarity & Color:**
* *Examples:* Crystal clear turquoise water, murky green water with low visibility, deep abyssal blue/black, sediment-filled brown water near a river mouth, ethereal glowing water.
* **Atmospheric Effects:**
* *Examples:* Visible plankton and marine snow, volumetric lighting, dense fog-like silt, shimmering heat haze from volcanic vents, lens flare from the surface sun, beautiful caustics patterns on the ocean floor.
#### **Section 4: Camera & Composition**
**Purpose:** To control how the scene is framed, giving it a professional and intentional look.
* **Camera Angle:**
* *Examples:* Low-angle shot looking up, high-angle shot looking down, eye-level with the subject, dynamic Dutch angle, first-person perspective (diver’s POV).
* **Shot Type & Lens:**
* *Examples:* Extreme close-up on the bubbles, macro shot, wide-angle panoramic view, fish-eye lens perspective, telephoto lens with compressed background.
* **Compositional Elements:**
* *Examples:* Cinematic depth of field (bokeh), motion blur showing speed, subject perfectly centered, rule-of-thirds composition, leading lines (e.g., a trail of bubbles leading to the subject).
#### **Section 5: Style & Rendering**
**Purpose:** To specify the final aesthetic and quality of the image. This tells the AI whether to aim for realism, a specific artistic style, or a high-tech CGI look.
* **Artistic Style:**
* *Examples:* Ultra-photorealistic, cinematic VFX, concept art, digital painting, National Geographic photo, award-winning underwater photography, dramatic fantasy art, anime key visual.
* **Rendering & Detail Level:**
* *Examples:* Rendered in Unreal Engine 5, Octane render, 8K resolution, hyper-detailed, intricate detail, sharp focus, professional color grading, HDR (High Dynamic Range), globally illuminated.
* **Keywords for Texture & Material:**
* *Examples:* Wet surfaces, shimmering scales, metallic sheen, rough rock texture, smooth polished metal, translucent bubble membranes.
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### **Example Prompt in Practice**
Here is a complete, detailed prompt generated by following the structure above.
**Scenario:** A deep-sea submersible has just activated its thrusters near a fragile, ancient ruin, creating a dramatic water disturbance.
**(1. Core Scene & Subject)**
`An advanced deep-sea submersible exploring an ancient, sunken city on the abyssal plain, surrounded by crumbling Atlantean ruins covered in bioluminescent flora.`
**(2. Bubble & Wave Dynamics)**
`A powerful surge of chaotic turbulence and a dense vortex of shimmering micro-bubbles are blasted backward from the submersible’s glowing blue thrusters. The shockwave visibly distorts the water, kicking up a cloud of silt from the seabed and causing the delicate sea-flora to whip around violently.`
**(3. Lighting & Atmosphere)**
`The only light sources are the submersible’s powerful forward-facing searchlights and the ethereal, soft blue and green glow of the bioluminescent plants on the ruins. The water is inky black abyssal blue, filled with visible marine snow particulates that catch the light. Strong volumetric lighting from the searchlights cuts through the murky darkness.`
**(4. Camera & Composition)**
`Dynamic low-angle shot, positioned slightly behind and to the side of the submersible to emphasize the power of the thruster wash. Wide-angle lens captures both the vehicle and the vast, looming ruins. A slight motion blur on the kicked-up silt conveys the sudden blast of energy. Cinematic depth of field with focus sharp on the turbulent water.`
**(5. Style & Rendering)**
`Ultra-photorealistic cinematic VFX, hyper-detailed, rendered in Octane, 8K, sharp focus, professional color grading, HDR, intricate detail on both the mechanical submersible and the organic ruins.`
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#### **Final Combined Prompt (for direct use):**
**”An advanced deep-sea submersible exploring an ancient, sunken city on the abyssal plain, surrounded by crumbling Atlantean ruins covered in bioluminescent flora. A powerful surge of chaotic turbulence and a dense vortex of shimmering micro-bubbles are blasted backward from the submersible’s glowing blue thrusters. The shockwave visibly distorts the water, kicking up a cloud of silt from the seabed. The only light sources are the submersible’s powerful searchlights and the ethereal, soft blue and green glow of the bioluminescent plants. The water is inky black abyssal blue, filled with visible marine snow particulates. Strong volumetric lighting cuts through the murky darkness. Dynamic low-angle shot, wide-angle lens, cinematic depth of field. Ultra-photorealistic cinematic VFX, hyper-detailed, rendered in Octane, 8K, sharp focus, professional color grading, HDR.”**