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 Google Veo Prompt: A Cultural Journey Through Ramadan in the Middle East**
**[PROMPT START]**
**1. CORE CONCEPT & GOAL:**
Generate a 90-second, ultra-high-definition (8K) cinematic short film that captures the authentic spiritual, cultural, and communal essence of Ramadan in **`[CITY_NAME]`**. The video should serve as a cultural travelogue, inviting viewers to experience the profound beauty and warmth of the Holy Month beyond surface-level tourism. The tone must be respectful, deeply human, and visually breathtaking.
**2. DYNAMIC VARIABLES:**
* **`[CITY_NAME]`**: Dubai, UAE
* **`[PRIMARY_LANDMARK]`**: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (if Abu Dhabi is used) or a grand mosque in the specified city.
* **`[SECONDARY_LANDMARK]`**: The historic Al Fahidi district.
* **`[CULTURAL_ACTIVITY]`**: A calligraphy artist gracefully writing “Ramadan Kareem.”
* **`[TRADITIONAL_FOOD_1]`**: A close-up of glistening dates and a glass of laban.
* **`[TRADITIONAL_FOOD_2]`**: Steam rising from a traditional harees or ouzi dish.
* **`[PRIMARY_COLOR_PALETTE]`**: Warm golds, deep indigo blues, and creamy whites.
**3. VISUAL STYLE & AESTHETICS:**
* **Style:** Cinematic, documentary-style with a dreamlike quality. Inspired by the visual language of directors like Terrence Malick and the cinematography of “Samsara” (2011).
* **Lighting:** Emphasize natural light. Heavy use of the “golden hour” for sunset scenes and soft, ambient light from lanterns (`fanous`) and architectural lighting for night scenes.
* **Focus:** Soft focus on backgrounds (beautiful bokeh), with sharp, intimate focus on human faces, hands, and cultural details.
* **Pacing:** Slow, contemplative, and graceful. Use of lyrical slow-motion (120fps) for key emotional moments.
* **Camera Movement:** Smooth, deliberate movements. Sweeping drone shots, gentle pans, and subtle dolly-ins.
**4. SCENE-BY-SCENE SEQUENCE:**
* **Scene 1: The Quiet Anticipation (0-15 seconds)**
* **(Shot A):** Extreme wide drone shot, moving slowly over **`[CITY_NAME]`** just before sunset. The sky is a canvas of orange, pink, and purple. The city is calm.
* **(Shot B):** Medium shot of an elderly man with kind eyes, looking out of a window with a Mashrabiya screen, waiting for the Maghrib call to prayer. His face shows serene patience.
* **(Shot C):** A macro shot of a hand placing a single, perfect date on an ornate plate.
* **Scene 2: The Call and the Break (15-40 seconds)**
* **(Shot A):** The sound of the Maghrib Adhan (Call to Prayer) begins. A low-angle shot of the minaret of **`[PRIMARY_LANDMARK]`**, silhouetted against the vibrant golden hour sky.
* **(Shot B):** A montage of intimate, slow-motion close-ups: A hand reaching for **`[TRADITIONAL_FOOD_1]`**. A child taking their first sip of water, eyes closing in relief. A family smiling warmly at each other across an Iftar table.
* **(Shot C):** A top-down, artfully arranged “flat lay” shot of a diverse Iftar spread, featuring **`[TRADITIONAL_FOOD_2]`**. The colors are rich and inviting.
* **Scene 3: The Communal Spirit (40-65 seconds)**
* **(Shot A):** A tracking shot moving through a beautifully decorated outdoor Iftar tent. People from all nationalities are sharing a meal, laughing, and conversing. The atmosphere is joyous and communal.
* **(Shot B):** A close-up on the hands of a **`[CULTURAL_ACTIVITY]`**, showcasing the intricate and meditative nature of the craft.
* **(Shot C):** A ground-level shot walking through the bustling, lantern-lit alleyways of **`[SECONDARY_LANDMARK]`** at night. Families are strolling, children are playing, and the air is filled with a gentle energy.
* **Scene 4: The Spiritual Heart (65-85 seconds)**
* **(Shot A):** A wide, majestic shot of the interior courtyard of **`[PRIMARY_LANDMARK]`** at night, illuminated magnificently. Hundreds of worshippers are gathered for Taraweeh prayers in peaceful, synchronized motion.
* **(Shot B):** An intimate, shoulder-level shot from behind a person deep in prayer, focusing on the intricate patterns of the prayer rug and the architecture ahead.
* **(Shot C):** A slow, upward-panning shot from the courtyard floor to the star-filled night sky, framed by the grand domes of the mosque.
* **Scene 5: The Parting Gaze (85-90 seconds)**
* **(Shot A):** Final shot. A young woman, dressed in modest, elegant attire, turns to the camera with a gentle, genuine smile. Behind her, the festive lights of the city blur into a beautiful bokeh. This shot should feel warm, hopeful, and inviting.
**5. AUDIO DESIGN:**
* **Soundtrack:** A subtle, moving orchestral score featuring traditional Middle Eastern instruments like the Oud and Ney. The music should swell during emotional peaks (like the Iftar) and be contemplative during spiritual moments.
* **Sound Effects:** High-fidelity ambient sounds are critical. Include the clear sound of the Adhan, the gentle clinking of glasses, the murmur of happy conversations, the rustle of clothing during prayer, and the distant sounds of the city at night.
**6. NEGATIVE PROMPTS (WHAT TO AVOID):**
* NO overly commercialized or tourist-trap scenes.
* NO stereotypical or Orientalist clichés.
* NO portrayals of fasting as a period of suffering; focus on serenity and spiritual reward.
* AVOID jarring cuts, fast-paced editing, and overly loud or intrusive music.
* AVOID focusing only on luxury; show a mix of authentic, traditional, and modern settings.
**[PROMPT END]**