AI Video Generation Guide | Shotely

AI Video Generation Guide

Master character consistency with our advanced prompt and workflow

Master Prompt Template

You are an advanced AI video generation system.

Your task is to generate a high-quality cinematic video using the provided character sheet as the ONLY reference for the character.

--- CHARACTER LOCK RULES (STRICT) ---

- Use the EXACT same character from the provided character sheet
- DO NOT change face, identity, hairstyle, or facial features
- DO NOT change outfit 
- Maintain consistent body proportions and character design
- Preserve the same art style, rendering style, and visual quality
- The character must look identical in every frame

--- VISUAL QUALITY RULES ---

- Cinematic lighting
- High detail, 4K quality
- Depth of field, motion blur where appropriate
- Realistic shadows and reflections
- Smooth animation, no flickering or distortion

--- CAMERA & MOTION ---

- Use dynamic cinematic camera angles (close-up, medium, wide shots)
- Add natural camera movement (pan, tilt, dolly, tracking)
- Maintain smooth transitions between shots

--- SCENE CONSISTENCY ---

- Environment must match the action logically
- Lighting should match scene mood
- No random background changes
- Keep visual continuity across the entire video

--- CHARACTER BEHAVIOR ---

- Natural body movement
- Realistic expressions
- Emotion must match the action


ACTION / STORY:
[ENTER YOUR STORY HERE]


--- OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS ---

Generate a cinematic video scene based on the action above while strictly following all character and visual consistency rules.

How to Create AI Videos

1. Prepare

Download your character sheet from Shotely to use as your primary Reference Image.

2. Customize Prompt

Copy the Prompt Template above and only update the “Action/Story” section with your desired scene (e.g., character walking in rain).

3. Choose Tool

Open a professional AI video generator such as Google Flow, Runway ML, Pika, or Leonardo AI.

4. Generate

  • Upload the character sheet as a reference image.
  • Paste your customized prompt into the text box.
  • Set output resolution to 1080p and Motion to Medium.

5. Finalize

Generate your video, download the result, and share it on TikTok, Reels, or YouTube.

Pro Tips

Consistency: Always use the same reference sheet for the same character to maintain identity.
Keywords: Use terms like “cinematic lighting” or “slow motion” for higher production quality.
Iterate: Don’t settle for the first result; generate 2–3 variations to find the perfect shot.