About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – DIY / Practical Tips
- Language – English
- Category – Tutorial / Social Media
- Prompt Title – Runway AI Life Hack Video Prompt
Prompt Details
### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt Template for Life Hack Videos**
This template is designed to be a flexible yet detailed framework. The goal is to give the AI a clear, structured “script” and “style guide” to follow, minimizing ambiguity and maximizing the quality of the output. The sections in `[brackets]` are placeholders for you to fill in with the specifics of your life hack.
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**1. Core Concept & Video Summary**
* **Video Title/Topic:** [e.g., The Ultimate Avocado Saver Hack]
* **Core Idea (1-2 sentences):** [A short, concise description of the life hack. e.g., “Demonstrate how to keep a cut avocado fresh for days using a simple household item: a slice of onion.”]
* **Target Audience & Platform:** [e.g., Millennials on Instagram Reels, Gen Z on TikTok, General audience on YouTube Shorts]
* **Keywords for AI Interpretation:** DIY, life hack, practical tip, tutorial, how-to, satisfying, quick tip, home hack, kitchen hack, organization.
**2. Visual & Aesthetic Style Guide**
* **Overall Aesthetic:** [Choose or combine: Clean & Minimalist, Rustic & Cozy, Modern & Techy, Bright & Colorful, ASMR-focused, High-End Cinematic, Authentic UGC (User-Generated Content) feel]
* **Color Palette:** [Describe the dominant colors. e.g., “Earthy tones: greens, browns, and beiges with a pop of vibrant yellow,” or “Monochromatic with high-contrast black and white.”]
* **Lighting:** [Describe the lighting style. e.g., “Bright, natural morning light streaming through a window,” “Soft, diffused studio lighting,” “Warm, cozy ambient light from a lamp.”]
* **Mood & Tone:** [e.g., Satisfying and calming, upbeat and energetic, educational and straightforward, quick and impressive.]
* **Pacing:** [e.g., Fast-paced with quick cuts, slow and deliberate, a mix of real-time and time-lapse.]
**3. Scene & Subject Details**
* **Protagonist/Hands:** [Describe the person or hands performing the hack. This adds consistency. e.g., “A young woman’s hands with clean, short nails,” “A man’s hands with a watch,” “Gender-neutral, well-manicured hands.”]
* **Setting/Environment:** [Be very specific about the background. e.g., “A clean, modern kitchen with white subway tiles and a butcher block countertop,” “An organized home office with a minimalist desk and a computer in the background,” “A well-lit garage workshop with tools neatly arranged on a pegboard.”]
* **Key Props & Objects:**
* **The “Problem” Object:** [The item that needs the hack. e.g., “A freshly cut-in-half avocado, with one half starting to brown.”]
* **The “Solution” Tool/Item:** [The item used for the hack. e.g., “A fresh, crisp red onion slice,” “A standard office binder clip.”]
* **Supporting Props:** [Any other items in the scene. e.g., “A clean cutting board, a chef’s knife, a clear glass food container.”]
**4. Shot-by-Shot Video Sequence (The Script)**
*This is the most critical section. Describe each shot as if you are a director.*
* **Shot 1: The Hook / The Problem (Duration: 1-2 seconds)**
* **Camera Shot:** [e.g., Extreme close-up, slow zoom-in]
* **Action:** [Describe the action that establishes the problem. e.g., “Show the browning surface of a day-old cut avocado. The texture looks unappetizing.”]
* **Focus:** [e.g., “Rack focus from the brown spots to the greener parts.”]
* **Shot 2: Introducing the Solution (Duration: 1 second)**
* **Camera Shot:** [e.g., Medium shot, overhead top-down view]
* **Action:** [The “hack” item is introduced. e.g., “A hand places a fresh, perfectly cut slice of red onion next to the avocado.”]
* **Style:** [e.g., “Clean, minimalist composition.”]
* **Shot 3: The Process / The “How-To” (Duration: 2-3 seconds)**
* **Camera Shot:** [e.g., Close-up, time-lapse, or slow-motion]
* **Action:** [Show the hack being performed step-by-step. e.g., “A new, perfectly green avocado half is placed cut-side-down into a glass container. The onion slice is placed next to it, not touching. The lid is sealed tightly. Use a time-lapse effect to show 24 hours passing with a clock overlay.”]
* **Details:** [e.g., “Emphasize the tight seal of the container.”]
* **Shot 4: The Reveal / The Result (Duration: 2-3 seconds)**
* **Camera Shot:** [e.g., Satisfying slow-motion, panning shot]
* **Action:** [Show the successful outcome. e.g., “The container is opened in slow-motion. The hand lifts the avocado half to the camera, revealing it is still perfectly green and fresh. Rotate it slowly to show all sides.”]
* **Effect:** [e.g., “A subtle sparkle effect or a bright, satisfying ‘ding’ sound could be implied.”]
* **Shot 5 (Optional): The Benefit in Context**
* **Camera Shot:** [e.g., Medium shot]
* **Action:** [Show the final result being used. e.g., “The fresh avocado is effortlessly sliced and placed onto a piece of toast.”]
**5. Technical & Compositional Directives**
* **Aspect Ratio:** [e.g., 9:16 vertical (for TikTok/Reels), 16:9 horizontal (for YouTube), 1:1 square (for Instagram feed)]
* **Video Length:** [e.g., “A very short loop, approximately 7-10 seconds total.”]
* **Camera Lens/Effect:** [e.g., “Shot with a 50mm prime lens effect, shallow depth of field, background is softly blurred,” “Macro lens for extreme detail.”]
* **Framing:** [e.g., “Rule of thirds, centered composition for key objects.”]
**6. Negative Prompts (What to Avoid)**
* `–no` [blurry footage, shaky camera, distracting background clutter, unrealistic physics, text overlays, watermarks, disembodied or floating hands, poor lighting, muted colors, CGI feel.]
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### **Example Prompt in Practice**
Here is the above template filled out for a specific life hack: **”The Binder Clip Cable Organizer.”**
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**1. Core Concept & Video Summary**
* **Video Title/Topic:** The Binder Clip Cable Organizer Hack
* **Core Idea (1-2 sentences):** A quick tutorial showing how to use a common office binder clip to neatly organize and manage computer cables on a desk.
* **Target Audience & Platform:** Tech-savvy professionals and students on Instagram Reels and TikTok.
* **Keywords for AI Interpretation:** DIY, life hack, tech tip, organization, desk setup, cable management, satisfying, office hack, quick tutorial.
**2. Visual & Aesthetic Style Guide**
* **Overall Aesthetic:** Clean & Minimalist, with a Modern & Techy feel.
* **Color Palette:** Monochromatic (black, white, grey) with the metallic silver of the binder clip and the pop of color from one single cable (e.g., bright blue).
* **Lighting:** Bright, soft, diffused studio lighting, simulating a high-end office environment. No harsh shadows.
* **Mood & Tone:** Satisfying, efficient, and clever.
* **Pacing:** Fast-paced with smooth, deliberate movements.
**3. Scene & Subject Details**
* **Protagonist/Hands:** Gender-neutral, clean hands. No jewelry or nail polish.
* **Setting/Environment:** A modern, minimalist home office. A clean white desk surface is the primary background. A sleek laptop and a modern desk lamp are partially visible but out of focus in the background.
* **Key Props & Objects:**
* **The “Problem” Object:** A messy, tangled black USB-C cable and a white phone charging cable lying on the desk.
* **The “Solution” Tool/Item:** A medium-sized, metallic silver and black binder clip.
* **Supporting Props:** The edge of a white desk.
**4. Shot-by-Shot Video Sequence (The Script)**
* **Shot 1: The Hook / The Problem (Duration: 1-2 seconds)**
* **Camera Shot:** Extreme close-up, panning slowly across the tangled, messy cables on the white desk. The shot conveys a sense of minor frustration and clutter.
* **Action:** The cables are slightly jostled, showing how easily they get mixed up.
* **Focus:** Sharp focus on the messy intersection of the wires.
* **Shot 2: Introducing the Solution (Duration: 1 second)**
* **Camera Shot:** Medium shot.
* **Action:** A hand enters the frame and decisively places a single, clean binder clip in the center of the shot. The clip is presented as a simple, elegant solution.
* **Style:** The composition is perfectly centered and symmetrical.
* **Shot 3: The Process / The “How-To” (Duration: 2-3 seconds)**
* **Camera Shot:** Close-up, slightly angled from the side.
* **Action:** The hand removes the silver metal arms from the binder clip. It then clamps the black part of the clip onto the edge of the white desk. Finally, the hand threads the two messy cables through the metal arms and reattaches them to the black clamp. The action is smooth and efficient.
* **Details:** The “click” of the metal arms reattaching should be visually emphasized.
* **Shot 4: The Reveal / The Result (Duration: 2-3 seconds)**
* **Camera Shot:** A satisfying, slow dolly shot pulling back.
* **Action:** The shot reveals the final setup: the binder clip is firmly attached to the desk, and the cables are now held perfectly straight and organized, leading off the edge of the desk. One cable is plugged into the laptop. The desk surface is now clean and tidy.
* **Effect:** The shot lingers on the organized, satisfying result.
**5. Technical & Compositional Directives**
* **Aspect Ratio:** 9:16 vertical.
* **Video Length:** A short, looping video, approximately 7 seconds.
* **Camera Lens/Effect:** Shot with a 35mm lens effect, with a shallow depth of field to keep the focus on the hands and cables while softly blurring the background.
* **Framing:** Centered framing for key actions to create a clear, instructional feel.
**6. Negative Prompts (What to Avoid)**
* `–no` blurry footage, shaky camera, distracting background clutter, unrealistic physics, text overlays, watermarks, disembodied or floating hands, poor lighting, dirty desk, old or worn-out looking cables, complicated movements.
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