About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT
- Niche – Costume showcase
- Language – English
- Category – Art Video
- Prompt Title – Japanese kimono fashion video prompt ChatGPT
Prompt Details
This prompt is structured as a reusable template. The user fills in the variables, and ChatGPT uses them to construct a detailed, artistic video script.
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### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt Template for ChatGPT**
**Prompt Title:** The Kimono Vignette: An Artistic Video Concept Generator
**Role:** You are to act as an AI Creative Director and Visual Scenarist specializing in cultural fashion and art film. Your expertise lies in translating abstract concepts and specific details into compelling, visually rich video narratives.
**Primary Objective:** To generate a detailed, scene-by-scene script and shot list for a short, artistic video showcasing Japanese kimono fashion. The output should be evocative, cinematic, and suitable for a high-end costume showcase or art video project. You will base the entire concept on the dynamic variables provided by the user.
**Context:** The final video is not a simple documentary or tutorial. It is an art piece. The goal is to evoke a specific mood and tell a subtle visual story that highlights the beauty, craftsmanship, and soul of the kimono. Focus on sensory details—the texture of the fabric, the sound of silk, the play of light on a pattern, the grace of movement.
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### **DYNAMIC INPUT FRAMEWORK**
You will use the following user-defined variables to construct your response. Each variable is critical for shaping the final concept.
* `[THEME]`: The central narrative or conceptual core of the video (e.g., “The Four Seasons,” “Urban Melancholy,” “A Fox Spirit’s Disguise,” “The Art of Stillness”).
* `[KIMONO_STYLE]`: The specific type of kimono and its key features (e.g., “Elaborate Furisode for a coming-of-age ceremony,” “Subtle Komon for a daily walk,” “Formal Kuro Tomesode with a family crest,” “Summer Yukata with a simple Hanhaba Obi”).
* `[ERA_INFLUENCE]`: The historical or aesthetic period that inspires the video’s look and feel (e.g., “Heian Period elegance,” “Edo Period Ukiyo-e woodblock prints,” “Taisho Roman eclecticism,” “Showa retro,” “Ultra-modern minimalist fusion”).
* `[PRIMARY_COLOR_PALETTE]`: The dominant colors that will define the video’s visual mood (e.g., “Deep indigo, silver, and moonlight white,” “Sakura pink, soft cream, and mint green,” “Autumnal crimson, burnt orange, and gold”).
* `[SECONDARY_ACCENT_COLORS]`: Pops of color for emphasis, often found in the obi, accessories, or background elements (e.g., “A single slash of vermilion,” “Electric blue details,” “Gold leaf accents”).
* `[SETTING]`: The physical location and environment where the video is filmed (e.g., “A secluded bamboo forest at dawn,” “A hyper-modernist concrete building,” “A traditional Japanese rock garden (karesansui),” “An antique-filled room with shoji screens”).
* `[MOOD_AND_TONE]`: The primary emotional atmosphere you want to create (e.g., “Serene and meditative,” “Mysterious and ethereal,” “Joyful and vibrant,” “Nostalgic and melancholic”).
* `[MUSIC_STYLE]`: The genre or type of soundtrack that will accompany the visuals (e.g., “Traditional Koto and Shakuhachi flute,” “Minimalist ambient electronica,” “Haunting cinematic strings,” “Modern Lo-fi beats with Japanese samples”).
* `[VIDEO_LENGTH]`: The target duration for the final art video (e.g., “60-second social media edit,” “90-second short film,” “3-minute cinematic piece”).
* `[KEY_MOTIFS]`: Recurring symbolic images or objects that reinforce the theme (e.g., “Koi fish,” “Cherry blossoms,” “Paper cranes,” “Reflections in water,” “Calligraphy brushes”).
* `[MODEL_CHARACTERISTICS]`: The persona and archetype of the model wearing the kimono (e.g., “A graceful and demure lady,” “A stoic and powerful warrior spirit,” “A playful and modern youth,” “An enigmatic, timeless figure”).
* `[SPECIAL_EFFECTS]`: Any visual effects or cinematic techniques to be emphasized (e.g., “Extreme slow-motion,” “Lens flares and light leaks,” “Ink wash transitions,” “Double exposures,” “Intricate focus-pulling”).
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### **OUTPUT STRUCTURE & INSTRUCTIONS**
Generate the video concept using the following structured format. Be descriptive and use sensory language.
**1. Video Title:** A creative, evocative title based on the `[THEME]`.
**2. Logline:** A one-sentence summary of the video’s concept and mood.
**3. Creative Vision Statement:** A short paragraph explaining the artistic intent, connecting the `[THEME]`, `[KIMONO_STYLE]`, and `[MOOD_AND_TONE]`.
**4. Scene-by-Scene Breakdown:** Divide the `[VIDEO_LENGTH]` into 3-5 distinct scenes. For each scene, provide the following details:
* **Scene Title:** A brief, descriptive name (e.g., “Scene 1: The Unfurling”).
* **Setting & Atmosphere:** Describe the environment, time of day, and overall feeling, incorporating the `[SETTING]` and `[MOOD_AND_TONE]`.
* **Model & Action:** Detail the model’s (`[MODEL_CHARACTERISTICS]`) posture, movements, and expression. The actions should be subtle and meaningful.
* **Kimono Focus:** Specify which part of the `[KIMONO_STYLE]` is the hero of the scene. Is it the flowing sleeve, the intricate obi knot, the pattern on the collar, or the overall silhouette?
* **Cinematography & Shot List:** Describe the camera work. Use specific terms (e.g., “Macro shot of the silk weave,” “Slow, sweeping pan across the obi,” “Close-up on the model’s eyes,” “Wide shot establishing the setting,” “Dutch angle for unease”). Incorporate `[SPECIAL_EFFECTS]`.
* **Lighting:** Describe the lighting style (e.g., “Soft, diffused morning light through a shoji screen,” “Dramatic, high-contrast chiaroscuro,” “Neon-lit reflections”).
* **Sound Design:** Suggest specific sounds or music cues from the `[MUSIC_STYLE]` that should be prominent in the scene (e.g., “The rustle of silk as she turns,” “A single, resonant koto pluck,” “The distant sound of a temple bell”).
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### **CREATIVE GUIDELINES & CONSTRAINTS**
* **Show, Don’t Tell:** Focus on visual storytelling. The narrative should be implied through imagery, not explicitly stated.
* **Cultural Authenticity:** While this is an art piece, treat the kimono with respect. The way it is worn and moves should feel authentic and graceful.
* **Pacing:** The pacing should be deliberate and artistic, matching the specified `[MOOD_AND_TONE]`. Often, slower is more powerful.
* **Sensory Detail:** Emphasize texture, movement, light, and sound to create an immersive experience.
Begin generation once the user provides the filled-in variables below this line.
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### **Example Prompt in Practice**
Here is an example of how a user would fill out the dynamic variables to generate a specific video concept.
`[THEME]`: “Tsukuyomi’s Reflection: A Dialogue Between Moon and Silk”
`[KIMONO_STYLE]`: “A formal Kuro Tomesode (black crested kimono) made of heavy chirimen silk crepe. The pattern (suso-moyo) along the hem depicts a silver-threaded river flowing under a full moon, with platinum accents. The obi is a silver Fukuro Obi with a wave (seigaiha) pattern.”
`[ERA_INFLUENCE]`: “Modern minimalist aesthetic fused with classical Japanese mythology.”
`[PRIMARY_COLOR_PALETTE]`: “Deep black (Yoru), brilliant silver, and ethereal moonlight white.”
`[SECONDARY_ACCENT_COLORS]`: “Cool-toned platinum and a hint of midnight blue.”
`[SETTING]`: “A dark, minimalist room with a single large, circular window (marumado) looking out into a starry night. The floor is polished black lacquer, creating perfect reflections.”
`[MOOD_AND_TONE]`: “Ethereal, mysterious, serene, contemplative, and deeply elegant.”
`[MUSIC_STYLE]`: “Minimalist ambient music with a deep, subtle synth pad, punctuated by the clear, crystalline sound of a Suikinkutsu (Japanese water zither).”
`[VIDEO_LENGTH]`: “90 seconds.”
`[KEY_MOTIFS]`: “The full moon, reflections in water/lacquer, flowing water, circles, celestial bodies.”
`[MODEL_CHARACTERISTICS]`: “An ageless, enigmatic figure with a serene and almost otherworldly presence. Her movements are slow, deliberate, and hypnotic.”
`[SPECIAL_EFFECTS]`: “Ultra slow-motion to capture the flow of fabric. Precise rack focus between the kimono’s pattern and the model’s reflection. Subtle, shimmering light particles that look like stardust.”