About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – Google Veo
- Niche – Middle East tourism
- Language – English
- Category – Culture
- Prompt Title – Ramadan travel prompt with Veo
Prompt Details
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### **Optimized Veo Prompt: The Spirit of Ramadan in the Middle East**
**[Core Concept & Narrative Arc]**
Generate a 90-second, cinematic, and emotionally resonant video that captures the sacred and communal spirit of Ramadan in the Middle East for a cultural tourism audience. The video’s narrative should follow the rhythm of a day during Ramadan, transitioning from the quiet anticipation of sunset to the joyful, communal breaking of the fast (Iftar), and culminating in the vibrant, spiritual nightlife. The overall tone should be one of reverence, warmth, hospitality, and deep-rooted tradition.
**[Prompt Type: Dynamic]**
This prompt uses dynamic variables, enclosed in `[brackets]`, to allow for creative variation across different Middle Eastern cultures and locations. Veo should interpret these as placeholders to be filled with contextually appropriate and visually stunning elements.
**[Visual Style & Cinematography Directives]**
* **Aesthetic:** Highly cinematic, shot with a shallow depth of field to create a soft, dreamlike quality. Emulate the look of an ARRI Alexa camera with anamorphic lenses.
* **Color Palette:** A warm, inviting palette dominated by gold, amber, deep blues, and magentas. The lighting should feel natural and motivated, transitioning from the “golden hour” of sunset to the soft, glowing light of lanterns (`fanous`) and architectural uplighting at night.
* **Pacing:** Lyrical and contemplative. Use slow-motion (shot at 120fps, played back at 24fps) for key moments of human connection and tradition. The editing should be smooth with gentle dissolves and match cuts.
* **Camera Movement:** Employ slow, deliberate camera movements: gentle pans, subtle dolly shots, and sweeping drone shots that reveal scale and beauty. Avoid shaky or handheld footage.
**[Scene-by-Scene Breakdown]**
**Scene 1: The Golden Hour of Anticipation (0-20 seconds)**
* **(Wide Shot):** A breathtaking, sweeping drone shot over the skyline of `[City_Scape]`, such as Riyadh, Dubai, or Muscat, as the sun dips below the horizon. The sky is a canvas of fiery orange and purple.
* **(Medium Shot):** A majestic view of a `[Landmark_Mosque]` (e.g., Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque) with its intricate geometric patterns illuminated by the setting sun. The camera slowly pans up a minaret.
* **(Close-up):** An elderly man with a kind, weathered face looks towards the horizon, his hands holding prayer beads (`misbaha`). The shot is filled with a sense of peace and patience.
**Scene 2: The Sacred Moment of Iftar (20-45 seconds)**
* **(Audio Cue):** The powerful, echoing sound of the Maghrib Adhan (call to prayer for sunset) begins, signifying the end of the fast.
* **(Extreme Close-up):** A slow-motion shot of a hand reaching for a plump, glistening date from an ornate bowl. This is the first taste after a day of fasting.
* **(Medium Shot):** An intimate family setting, perhaps in a traditional courtyard or a modern home with Arabic decor. A family breaks their fast together, passing bowls of a `[Traditional_Dish]` like Harees or Thareed. Focus on the smiles, the shared glances, and the sense of togetherness. The lighting is warm and soft.
* **(Detail Shot):** A shot of aromatic steam rising from a cup of Arabic coffee (`qahwa`) being poured into a small cup (`finjan`).
**Scene 3: The Vibrant Community Night (45-75 seconds)**
* **(Transition):** A match cut from the pouring coffee to the light of a traditional Ramadan lantern (`fanous`).
* **(Wide Shot):** A bustling, yet orderly night scene in a `[Market_Type]`, such as a historic Souq Waqif or a modern Ramadan night market. Families are walking together, the air is filled with the golden glow of countless lanterns and string lights.
* **(Medium Shot):** A vendor skillfully preparing a traditional Ramadan sweet like Qatayef or Luqaimat. The focus is on the craft and artistry.
* **(Detail Shot):** A showcase of a `[Cultural_Element]`. This could be:
* A calligrapher expertly writing a Quranic verse in beautiful Arabic script.
* The hands of a musician gently strumming an Oud.
* Intricate patterns of bakhoor smoke wafting from a censer (`mabkhara`).
**Scene 4: Reflection and Serenity (75-90 seconds)**
* **(Wide Shot):** A serene, late-night shot of the `[Landmark_Mosque]` from Scene 1, now fully illuminated against the deep blue night sky. People are peacefully walking towards it for Taraweeh prayers.
* **(Final Close-up):** A final shot of a beautifully intricate lantern, its light softly flickering. The camera slowly pulls focus to the crescent moon and a single star visible in the clear night sky behind it. The audio fades to a gentle, ambient soundscape with a soft Oud melody.
**[Audio Design]**
* **Music:** Start with an atmospheric, ambient soundscape. Introduce a subtle, elegant instrumental track featuring traditional instruments like the Oud and Qanun as the Iftar scene begins. The music should swell during the night market scene and fade into a peaceful, reflective melody at the end.
* **Sound Effects:** High-fidelity, diegetic sounds are crucial. Include the call to prayer, the gentle clinking of coffee cups, the happy murmur of crowds, the sizzle of food being cooked, and the rustle of traditional garments. There should be no spoken narration or dialogue.
**[Negative Prompts / Exclusions]**
* **Avoid:** Overly commercialized or tourist-trap imagery, clichés, loud or chaotic scenes, depictions of overeating, or any inauthentic or disrespectful representations of Islamic traditions.
* **Do not include:** Modern pop music, fast-paced jump cuts, or bright, sterile lighting. The focus is on culture and spirituality, not entertainment.
**[Final Output Specifications]**
* **Resolution:** 4K UHD (3840×2160)
* **Aspect Ratio:** 2.39:1 (Cinematic Widescreen)
* **Duration:** 90 seconds