Creatify Prompting -- What Works vs. What Fails

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Sources: Creatify Prompting: What Works vs What Fails, Recreated American Psycho with Creatify + Kling 3.0

Key Takeaway

Good Creatify prompting follows specific documentation guidelines for each model. Using structured prompts with camera, subject, action, and atmosphere details dramatically improves output quality.

Prompting for Asset Generator

Creatify's Asset Generator supports multiple models (Nano Banana Pro, Cling 3.0, Flux, and more). Each model responds best to specific prompt structures.

General Prompt Structure

A well-structured prompt should include:

1. Camera -- How is the scene captured? (shot type, angle, movement)
2. Subject -- Who or what is in the scene?
3. Action/Motion -- What is happening?
4. Context/Setting -- Where does it take place?
5. Texture/Atmosphere -- Lighting, color grading, mood

What Works

• Be specific about camera movement: "Low angle tracking shot, moving backward at walking pace, medium shot framing"
• Use film terminology: tracking shot, bird's eye view, close-up, Dutch angle
• Describe motion in detail: "walks with a slow, deliberate, rhythmic stride"
• Include emotional cues: "expressions shift from self-satisfied smirk"
• Specify color grading: "Cool blue tones with warm highlights, film grain texture"
• Reference aspect ratio: 16:9 for cinematic, 9:16 for social

What Fails

• Vague descriptions: "A person walking" (too generic)
• No camera direction: Missing shot type and angle
• Static descriptions: No movement or temporal progression
• Ignoring model documentation: Each model has specific strengths

Cling 3.0 Specific Tips

Cling 3.0 emphasizes shifting through time, which is critical for video generation.

Before (Basic Prompt)

"A man walking confidently down a sleek, modern office hallway, shot from a low angle tracking backward as he strides forward."

After (Documentation-Applied Prompt)

"Low angle tracking shot, moving backward at a walking pace, medium shot framing. Subject walks with a slow, deliberate, rhythmic stride. Expressions shift from self-satisfied smirk. Coat moves slightly with each step. Sleek modern office hallway with cool blue fluorescent lighting, polished floors reflecting movement. 35mm film grain, muted color palette with warm skin tones against cool environment."

Key Differences

• Camera: More specific about shot type, movement speed, and framing
• Motion: Detailed character movement and micro-expressions
• Atmosphere: Film grain, specific color palette, lighting details

Nano Banana Pro (Image Generation)

Best model for image generation in Asset Generator.

• Always use 4K resolution setting
• Use reference images for character consistency
• Describe exact visual details for face, clothing, and setting
• Set appropriate aspect ratio (16:9 for cinematic content)
• Generate 2+ outputs for variation selection

Using Claude to Improve Prompts

1. Describe the scene you want to Claude
2. Ask Claude to give you a brief prompt
3. Then ask Claude to apply the model's documentation to improve the prompt
4. Claude will restructure it with proper camera, motion, setting, and atmosphere details
5. Paste the refined prompt into Creatify's Asset Generator

Prompting for AI Scripts (URL-to-Video)

When using the AI script writer, your product description is the prompt:

What Improves Script Quality

• Rich, detailed product descriptions on your page
• Customer reviews available on the listing
• Multiple product images and videos
• Clear benefit statements (not just features)
• Specifying a target audience in the settings

What Hurts Script Quality

• Sparse product pages with minimal description
• Only one or two basic product images
• No reviews or social proof on the page
• Generic or technical-only descriptions