About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Food / Culinary
- Language – English
- Category – Tutorial / YouTube Shorts
- Prompt Title – Sora Cooking Tutorial Video Prompt
Prompt Details
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### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt for Sora: Culinary Tutorial Video**
This dynamic prompt is structured as a modular template. You can easily swap out the variables within the `[brackets]` to create an infinite number of unique, high-quality cooking video prompts. The structure is designed to give the AI clear, sequential, and detailed instructions, which is crucial for generating coherent video content.
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### **The Dynamic Prompt Template**
**1. Core Concept & Scene Definition**
* **Video Title/Theme:** A YouTube Short tutorial for `[Recipe Name, e.g., “3-Ingredient Creamy Tomato Pasta”, “Spicy Honey-Glazed Salmon”]`.
* **Format:** A fast-paced, visually satisfying cooking tutorial for a vertical video format (YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok). No dialogue, intended for trending audio and on-screen text overlays.
* **Overall Vibe/Aesthetic:** `[Choose ONE: Modern & Clean | Rustic & Cozy | Vibrant & Playful | Dark & Moody | Minimalist & Scandinavian]`.
* **Setting:** The video is shot in `[Choose ONE: A bright, sun-drenched kitchen with white marble countertops and minimalist decor | A warm, rustic kitchen with dark wood cutting boards, hanging copper pots, and small potted herbs | A professional chef’s kitchen with stainless steel surfaces and precise organization | A colorful, eclectic kitchen with pastel-colored appliances and patterned tiles]`.
* **Key Props:** Prominently feature `[e.g., a specific brand of olive oil, a beautiful ceramic bowl, a well-worn wooden spoon, a high-end chef’s knife]`.
**2. Shot-by-Shot Sequential Breakdown**
* **Shot 1: The Hook (0-2 seconds):** A stunning, cinematic hero shot of the finished `[Recipe Name]`. The dish is perfectly plated on a `[Type of Plate, e.g., matte black ceramic plate, rustic stoneware dish]`, garnished with `[Garnish, e.g., fresh basil leaves, a sprinkle of chili flakes, a lemon wedge]`. Use a dramatic slow-motion effect as `[e.g., steam gently rises from the dish, a fork gently lifts a perfect bite, syrup is drizzled over the top]`.
* **Shot 2: Ingredient Introduction (2-4 seconds):** A satisfying, top-down “knolling” shot (ingredients laid out in an organized, flat-lay grid). The key ingredients for `[Recipe Name]` are beautifully arranged on a `[Surface, e.g., dark slate board, light wooden surface]`. The ingredients include `[List 3-5 key visual ingredients, e.g., plump red tomatoes, a head of garlic, fresh pasta, a block of feta cheese]`.
* **Shot 3: Satisfying Prep Action (4-7 seconds):** A hyper-detailed macro close-up shot. Focus on the most satisfying preparation step. `[Choose ONE: A sharp chef’s knife effortlessly gliding through a [Ingredient, e.g., yellow onion], creating perfect dices | Hands cracking an egg into a glass bowl, the yolk perfectly intact, in slow-motion | A cascade of [Ingredient, e.g., flour, sugar] being sifted into a bowl, catching the light].`
* **Shot 4: The Sizzle / The Mix (7-10 seconds):** An extreme close-up, dynamic shot capturing the main cooking action. `[Choose ONE: The sound should be implied. A shot from a low angle as [Main Ingredient, e.g., diced chicken, chopped garlic] hits a hot, shimmering pan of olive oil, causing a dramatic sizzle | An overhead shot of a whisk moving rapidly, emulsifying [Ingredients, e.g., oil and vinegar for a dressing] into a creamy texture | Hands gently folding [Ingredient A, e.g., chocolate chips] into [Ingredient B, e.g., cookie dough] in a large bowl].`
* **Shot 5: Transformation (10-12 seconds):** A visually compelling shot showing a key transformation. `[Choose ONE: A time-lapse of dough rising in a bowl | A shot of sauce thickening and bubbling in a pan | Cheese melting beautifully over a dish under a broiler, turning golden-brown]`.
* **Shot 6: Plating & Final Touches (12-14 seconds):** An elegant plating sequence shot from a 45-degree angle. Hands use `[Utensil, e.g., tongs, a spatula]` to artfully arrange the `[Recipe Name]` onto the plate from Shot 1. Followed by a dramatic macro slow-motion shot of the final garnish, `[Garnish from Shot 1]`, being sprinkled or placed on top.
* **Shot 7: The Final Reveal / Payoff (14-15 seconds):** Return to the stunning hero shot from the beginning, but this time with a quick zoom-in or a subtle camera push, making the dish look incredibly appetizing and ready to eat.
**3. Visual & Technical Directives**
* **Cinematography & Camera:** Utilize a mix of shot types for dynamic pacing. Primarily use `[Choose up to three: Crisp macro close-ups on textures, Satisfying top-down (flat lay) angles, Cinematic slow-motion for key moments (e.g., a pour, a sprinkle, a sizzle), Quick, rhythmic jump cuts between steps, Smooth orbital shots around a bowl or plate]`.
* **Lighting:** `[Choose ONE: Bright, high-key lighting that feels clean and airy | Warm, soft lighting with gentle shadows that feels cozy and inviting | Dramatic, high-contrast chiaroscuro lighting that feels moody and professional]`.
* **Color Palette:** The video should have a cohesive color grade. `[Choose ONE: Vibrant and highly saturated with popping colors | Warm, desaturated, and earthy with muted tones | Cool, clean, and bright with an emphasis on whites and blues | High-contrast cinematic with deep blacks and rich highlights]`.
* **Video Quality:** Hyperrealistic, photorealistic, 8K resolution, cinematic quality, professional color grading, sharp focus, incredible detail.
* **Aspect Ratio:** 9:16 vertical aspect ratio.
* **Pacing:** Very fast-paced, engaging, and rhythmic. Each shot lasts only 1-3 seconds.
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### **How to Use This Dynamic Prompt**
1. **Choose Your Recipe:** Decide on the dish you want to create a video for.
2. **Fill in the Blanks:** Go through the template and replace everything in `[brackets]` with details specific to your recipe.
3. **Make Your Selections:** For sections with `[Choose ONE]` or `[Choose up to three]`, select the options that best fit the mood and style you want to achieve.
4. **Copy and Paste:** Once filled out, the entire text block becomes your detailed, optimized prompt for an AI video generator like Sora.
This structure tells the AI not just *what* to create, but *how* to create it—dictating the pace, mood, camera work, and sequence of events for a perfect, social-media-ready cooking tutorial.
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### **Example Prompt in Practice**
Here is the above template filled out for a “Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi” video.
**(This is the final prompt you would copy and paste into the AI)***
**1. Core Concept & Scene Definition**
* **Video Title/Theme:** A YouTube Short tutorial for “10-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi”.
* **Format:** A fast-paced, visually satisfying cooking tutorial for a vertical video format (YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok). No dialogue, intended for trending audio and on-screen text overlays.
* **Overall Vibe/Aesthetic:** Modern & Clean.
* **Setting:** The video is shot in a bright, sun-drenched kitchen with white marble countertops and minimalist decor.
* **Key Props:** Prominently feature a high-end, heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan.
**2. Shot-by-Shot Sequential Breakdown**
* **Shot 1: The Hook (0-2 seconds):** A stunning, cinematic hero shot of the finished Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi. The dish is perfectly plated in a shallow, minimalist white ceramic bowl, garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red chili flakes. Use a dramatic slow-motion effect as a fork gently twirls a perfect bite of pasta and shrimp.
* **Shot 2: Ingredient Introduction (2-4 seconds):** A satisfying, top-down “knolling” shot. The key ingredients for the scampi are beautifully arranged on the white marble countertop. The ingredients include raw pink shrimp, a whole head of garlic, a stick of butter, fresh spaghetti, a lemon, and a bunch of parsley.
* **Shot 3: Satisfying Prep Action (4-7 seconds):** A hyper-detailed macro close-up shot. Focus on a sharp chef’s knife effortlessly gliding through a clove of garlic, creating paper-thin slices.
* **Shot 4: The Sizzle / The Mix (7-10 seconds):** An extreme close-up, dynamic shot capturing the main cooking action. A shot from a low angle as a large knob of butter and the sliced garlic hit the hot stainless steel pan, melting and sizzling instantly into a fragrant, bubbling foam.
* **Shot 5: Transformation (10-12 seconds):** A visually compelling shot showing the shrimp cooking. Raw, translucent shrimp are tossed into the pan, and a quick time-lapse of 1 second shows them turning bright pink and opaque as they cook in the garlic butter.
* **Shot 6: Plating & Final Touches (12-14 seconds):** An elegant plating sequence shot from a 45-degree angle. Hands use tongs to artfully lift the cooked spaghetti and shrimp from the pan and place them into the white bowl. Followed by a dramatic macro slow-motion shot of the final garnish, fresh parsley and chili flakes, being sprinkled over the dish.
* **Shot 7: The Final Reveal / Payoff (14-15 seconds):** Return to the stunning hero shot from the beginning, but this time with a quick zoom-in, making the glistening, garlic-butter-coated shrimp look incredibly appetizing and ready to eat.
**3. Visual & Technical Directives**
* **Cinematography & Camera:** Utilize a mix of shot types for dynamic pacing. Primarily use Crisp macro close-ups on textures, Satisfying top-down (flat lay) angles, and Cinematic slow-motion for key moments (e.g., a pour, a sprinkle, a sizzle).
* **Lighting:** Bright, high-key lighting that feels clean and airy.
* **Color Palette:** Cool, clean, and bright with an emphasis on whites and blues, making the pink of the shrimp and green of the parsley pop.
* **Video Quality:** Hyperrealistic, photorealistic, 8K resolution, cinematic quality, professional color grading, sharp focus, incredible detail.
* **Aspect Ratio:** 9:16 vertical aspect ratio.
* **Pacing:** Very fast-paced, engaging, and rhythmic. Each shot lasts only 1-3 seconds.