The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Your go-to prompt library for Recraftβs image-to-video tools. Every prompt is universal β it works with any image on your canvas. Just click the copy button on any code block and paste it into Recraft. Every prompt on this page works directly inside Recraftβs canvas Select any image, open the video tool, paste a prompt, and watch it come to life. π Open Recraft Studio βπΈ Camera Movement
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π Atmosphere & Environment

π€ People & Portraits

Emotions
Warm authentic smileBody & Head
Classic head turn to cameraHand Gestures
Inviting hand β pulls viewer inPortrait + Camera Combos
Zoom-in + smile + blurποΈ Product & Object Scenes

π¨ Logo Animation

Reveal
Assembly from fragmentsLoops
Breathing pulse β website heroTexture & Environment
Water distortionDigital & Tech
Glitch + restore⨠Effects & Stylization

π₯ Cinematic Moods

π Ready to Use β Copy & Paste

π₯ High Energy
Action shot β maximum impactπͺΆ Subtle & Realistic
Bring any photo to lifeπ§© Combo Prompts β Multi-Layer

π Motion Intensity Scale

Add these keywords to any prompt to control movement.Level 1 β Almost Still
π§ Modifiers β Add to Any Prompt

β What NOT to Do
β Donβt write essays β 1β2 sentences max. Longer prompts confuse the model. β Donβt stack actions β βPerson walks, turns, picks up cup, sitsβ = bad. One action per prompt. β Donβt describe whatβs already visible β The model sees your image. Describe what should change. β Donβt contradict yourself β βSlow calm + explosive motionβ = the model doesnβt know what to pick. β Donβt be vague β βMake it cinematicβ = nothing. βSlow dolly-in, shallow depth of fieldβ = works.π‘ Pro Tips
- Simpler = better. 1β3 sentences max.
- One prompt = one action. Generate multiple clips instead of stacking.
- Describe the change, not the scene. The model already sees your image.
- Modifiers go at the end, not the beginning.
- Combine categories: camera + atmosphere + modifier = strongest results.
- Start subtle, then scale up. Level 2 first, push to 4 if needed.