About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – Google Veo
- Niche – Filmmaking
- Language – English
- Category – Script Visualization
- Prompt Title – Ramayana Visual Storyboard Veo Prompt
Prompt Details
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### **Optimized Dynamic Prompt Template for Google Veo: Ramayana Script Visualization**
This template is designed to be a flexible and comprehensive structure. You can copy, paste, and fill in the bracketed `[PLACEHOLDER]` sections for any scene from the Ramayana you wish to visualize.
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**`[SCENE HEADER: e.g., EXT. DANDAKA FOREST – NIGHT or INT. LANKA PALACE – DAY]`**
**PROMPT CONTEXT:**
You are a virtual cinematographer and AI film director. Your task is to generate a high-fidelity, cinematic video clip based on a script snippet from the epic, the Ramayana. The target platform is Google Veo, so focus on dynamic motion, camera movement, character performance, and atmospheric detail. The goal is script visualization for a feature film pre-production.
**OVERALL SCENE DIRECTIVE:**
Generate a short, `[Approximate duration, e.g., 15-20 second]` video clip visualizing the following scene. The core mood should be `[Describe the primary mood, e.g., tense and suspenseful, epic and triumphant, deeply emotional, spiritually serene]`. The clip should focus on `[Describe the central action or emotional beat of the scene, e.g., Rama’s unwavering resolve as he confronts the demon, Sita’s quiet sorrow in the Ashoka grove, Hanuman’s incredible leap across the ocean]`.
**VISUAL & ARTISTIC STYLE:**
* **Cinematic Style:** Emulate the visual language and epic scale of `[Choose 1-2 reference filmmakers or films, e.g., Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” for scale, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat” for opulence, Zack Snyder for dramatic slow-motion, Terrence Malick for naturalistic beauty]`.
* **Art Direction:** The aesthetic should be grounded in ancient Indian (Vedic period) architecture, fashion, and weaponry, but with a heightened sense of mythic realism. Avoid anachronisms. Costumes are made of `[Describe materials, e.g., hand-woven silks, rough-spun cotton, ornate gold-threaded fabrics, leather armor]`. The setting is detailed, with `[Mention key textures and details, e.g., intricate carvings on stone pillars, dense jungle foliage, wind-swept sand dunes]`.
* **Color Palette:** A rich, cinematic color grade. The dominant colors are `[List 3-4 key colors, e.g., deep saffron, earthy browns, celestial gold, midnight blue]`, with `[Mention accent color, e.g., a splash of crimson]` for emphasis. The lighting should be `[Describe lighting style, e.g., dramatic chiaroscuro, soft morning light, harsh midday sun, ethereal moonlight]`.
* **Realism Level:** Hyper-realistic, 8K, photorealistic rendering with a touch of divine fantasy. Characters should look like real actors, not CGI models.
**CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:**
* **`[CHARACTER 1 NAME, e.g., Rama]`:** `[Detailed physical description, age, key facial features, and attire. Crucially, describe their current emotional state and expression, e.g., A young prince in his late 20s, with a serene but resolute expression, dark hair tied back, wearing simple saffron robes of an exile. His eyes show deep compassion mixed with a steely determination.]`
* **`[CHARACTER 2 NAME, e.g., Sita]`:** `[Detailed description, as above. e.g., A woman of divine beauty, her face etched with a mix of sorrow and unwavering hope. She wears a simple, slightly faded sari, her hair unadorned, sitting under a large Ashoka tree.]`
* **(Add more characters as needed)**
**ENVIRONMENT & SETTING:**
* **Location:** `[Detailed description of the location. e.g., A massive, ancient banyan tree in the heart of the dense, misty Dandaka forest. Giant roots snake across the ground. The air is thick with humidity and the sounds of unseen wildlife.]`
* **Atmosphere:** The atmosphere is `[Describe the feeling of the place, e.g., oppressive and dangerous, sacred and tranquil, chaotic and war-torn]`.
* **Key Environmental Details:** `[List specific details for Veo to render, e.g., individual leaves glistening with dew, dust motes dancing in a sliver of moonlight, heat haze shimmering off the battlefield, reflections in a polished marble floor.]`
**SEQUENTIAL SHOT-BY-SHOT BREAKDOWN:**
This section directs the camera and action, telling a micro-story.
* **Shot 1:**
* **Camera:** `[Shot type, angle, and movement. e.g., Extreme Wide Shot, low angle, slow dolly push-in.]`
* **Action:** `[What happens in this shot. e.g., The vast, empty plains before the city of Lanka are revealed. Thousands of Vanara soldiers are visible in the distance, a sea of bodies under a dawn sky.]`
* **Focus:** `[What the audience should look at. e.g., The immense scale of the army and the intimidating walls of Lanka.]`
* **Duration:** `[e.g., ~4 seconds]`
* **Shot 2:**
* **Camera:** `[e.g., Medium Shot tracking with Rama.]`
* **Action:** `[e.g., Rama walks through the ranks of his army. His expression is calm and focused. He places a reassuring hand on a soldier’s shoulder.]`
* **Focus:** `[e.g., Rama’s leadership and the army’s faith in him.]`
* **Duration:** `[e.g., ~5 seconds]`
* **Shot 3:**
* **Camera:** `[e.g., Extreme Close-Up on an object or face, with a subtle rack focus.]`
* **Action:** `[e.g., A close-up on Rama’s divine bow, Kodanda. A faint, golden energy hums around it. The focus shifts from the bow to his determined eyes in the background.]`
* **Focus:** `[e.g., The divine power at his command and his internal resolve.]`
* **Duration:** `[e.g., ~3 seconds]`
* **(Add more shots as needed to complete the scene)**
**KEY DYNAMIC ELEMENTS FOR VEO:**
Focus on rendering these movements and effects with high fidelity: `[List specific, crucial motions and particle effects. e.g., The gentle sway of tree branches in the wind, the subtle twitch of a character’s facial muscle, fabric realistically flowing as a character moves, sparks from a clashing sword, magical energy crackling around a celestial weapon, slow-motion dust clouds kicked up by marching feet.]`
**NEGATIVE PROMPTS (WHAT TO AVOID):**
* No modern elements, anachronistic clothing, or architecture.
* No cartoonish, exaggerated, or “video-gamey” CGI.
* Avoid flat lighting, shaky cam, or unnatural character movements.
* Characters should not break the fourth wall or look at the camera unless specified.
**OUTPUT FORMAT:**
* **Duration:** `[Total clip duration]`
* **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9 Widescreen Cinematic
* **Resolution:** 4K UHD
* **Pacing:** `[e.g., Slow and contemplative, fast-paced and action-packed]`
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### **Example Prompt: The Abduction of Sita (Maricha the Golden Deer)**
Here is a practical example using the template above to visualize a famous scene.
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**EXT. PANCHAVATI FOREST – DAY**
**PROMPT CONTEXT:**
You are a virtual cinematographer and AI film director. Your task is to generate a high-fidelity, cinematic video clip based on a script snippet from the epic, the Ramayana. The target platform is Google Veo, so focus on dynamic motion, camera movement, character performance, and atmospheric detail. The goal is script visualization for a feature film pre-production.
**OVERALL SCENE DIRECTIVE:**
Generate a short, 18-second video clip visualizing the moment Sita is captivated by the golden deer, Maricha, leading to the pivotal abduction. The core mood should be one of deceptive beauty and impending doom. The clip should focus on the magical allure of the deer and Sita’s innocent fascination, contrasted with a subtle, ominous undertone.
**VISUAL & ARTISTIC STYLE:**
* **Cinematic Style:** Emulate the visual language of Terrence Malick’s “The New World” for its naturalistic beauty and use of light, combined with the magical realism of Guillermo del Toro.
* **Art Direction:** The aesthetic is grounded in ancient Indian (Vedic period) hermitage life. The hut is simple, made of mud and thatch. Costumes are simple, hand-spun cotton. The forest is lush, vibrant, and feels ancient and alive.
* **Color Palette:** A rich, natural color grade. The dominant colors are vibrant forest greens, earthy browns, and the brilliant, unearthly gold of the deer. The lighting is soft, dappled sunlight filtering through a thick canopy.
* **Realism Level:** Hyper-realistic, 8K, photorealistic rendering. The deer should appear physically real but with a magical, shimmering quality.
**CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:**
* **Sita:** A woman of divine beauty in her mid-20s, her face full of gentle innocence and wonder. She wears a simple saffron-colored sari. Her expression transitions from serene contentment to childlike awe and desire.
* **Rama:** A handsome prince with a calm and powerful presence, wearing the simple robes of an ascetic. He is seen in the background initially, his expression one of peacefulness that slowly turns to concern.
* **The Golden Deer (Maricha):** A large, graceful stag. Its body appears real, but its hide shimmers and glows as if made of pure, molten gold. It has silver spots and antlers that look like polished ivory. Its movements are unnaturally elegant and enchanting.
**ENVIRONMENT & SETTING:**
* **Location:** A clearing in the dense Panchavati forest. A small, well-kept hermitage sits to one side. The forest floor is covered in soft moss and fallen leaves. The air is filled with the ambient sounds of the forest.
* **Atmosphere:** The atmosphere is initially tranquil and idyllic, but a subtle tension is introduced with the deer’s arrival. It feels like a paradise on the verge of being broken.
* **Key Environmental Details:** Dappled sunlight creating moving patterns on the ground, individual blades of grass bending under the deer’s hooves, pollen and dust motes floating in the sunbeams, the detailed texture of the bark on the trees.
**SEQUENTIAL SHOT-BY-SHOT BREAKDOWN:**
* **Shot 1:**
* **Camera:** Medium Shot, eye-level, focused on Sita outside the hut. The camera drifts slowly to the side.
* **Action:** Sita is weaving a garland of wildflowers, a peaceful smile on her face. The forest is quiet.
* **Focus:** Sita’s serene happiness and the idyllic setting.
* **Duration:** ~4 seconds
* **Shot 2:**
* **Camera:** Rack focus. The camera is still on Sita, but the focus sharply shifts to the background.
* **Action:** In the soft-focused background, a brilliant golden light appears between the trees. Sita stops her work, sensing something. She turns her head slightly.
* **Focus:** The sudden, unnatural appearance of the light, breaking the tranquility.
* **Duration:** ~3 seconds
* **Shot 3:**
* **Camera:** Over-the-shoulder shot from behind Sita, slowly pushing in towards the deer.
* **Action:** The golden deer steps gracefully into the clearing. Its hide glitters in the sun. It stops and looks directly towards Sita, its large, intelligent eyes blinking slowly.
* **Focus:** The breathtaking, magical appearance of the deer.
* **Duration:** ~5 seconds
* **Shot 4:**
* **Camera:** Close-up on Sita’s face.
* **Action:** Her eyes widen with absolute wonder and delight. A gasp escapes her lips. In the reflection of her eyes, we can see the shimmering gold of the deer.
* **Focus:** Her complete and utter enchantment, the hook of the trap.
* **Duration:** ~4 seconds
* **Shot 5:**
* **Camera:** Wide shot showing the deer taking a few playful steps, then looking back at Sita, as if inviting her. Rama is now visible in the doorway of the hut, his face showing the first signs of suspicion.
* **Action:** The deer prances lightly, its golden hide making it seem like a living sunbeam.
* **Focus:** The contrast between Sita’s awe and Rama’s dawning concern.
* **Duration:** ~2 seconds
**KEY DYNAMIC ELEMENTS FOR VEO:**
Focus on rendering the shimmering, metallic, yet organic texture of the deer’s golden hide. The movement of dappled light through the leaves. The subtle, realistic change in Sita’s facial expression from peace to awe. The graceful, mesmerizing gait of the deer.
**NEGATIVE PROMPTS (WHAT TO AVOID):**
* Do not make the deer look like a solid gold statue; it must look like a living creature with a magical hide.
* No cartoonish sparkles or lens flares.
* Avoid making the forest look generic; it should feel ancient and specifically Indian.
**OUTPUT FORMAT:**
* **Duration:** 18 seconds
* **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9 Widescreen Cinematic
* **Resolution:** 4K UHD
* **Pacing:** Slow and enchanting, with a building sense of foreboding.