🌐 Gen-3 Prompting Guide 🇰🇷 Translation for Korean users (Level 1)

Hello. This is Mintbear. I have translated the original prompting guide provided by RunwayML into Korean and organized it into tables and videos for easy understanding. The colored parts and green text below are my own marks or additions. I hope this will be helpful for your creative video work.

Last update 2024.09.05 by mintbear 🍀🧸

Original Gen-3 Prompting Guide HERE by RunwayML

Gen-3 Alpha Prompting Guide

Gen-3 Alpha has endless potential to realize your artistic vision in a variety of applications. Most importantly, it creates powerful prompts that can best direct the video scenes that fit your concept .

This article covers a variety of example structures, keywords, and prompt writing tips to help you get started with Gen-3 Alpha.

Below are just examples, so don't be afraid to experiment when bringing your ideas to life.

1. Prompt Structures

1-1. Text-only Base Prompt ( T2V )

Text-based prompts (T2V) are most effective when used in a clear structure with sections detailing the scene, subject, and camera movement.

Scene : The background, location, atmosphere, etc. of the scene.
Subject: The actions, appearance, location, etc. of the main character or object appearing in the scene.
Camera Movement : The angle of the camera, how it moves, zooms in or out, etc.

Using a structure like this will help you get consistent results while you get used to Gen-3 Alpha:

[ Camera movement ] : [ establishing scene ]. [additional details].

[ Camera Movement ] : [ Scene Direction ]. [ Additional Details ].

Using the structure above, you could use the following prompt for 'Woman standing in rainforest':

Low angle static shot : The camera is angled up at a woman wearing all orange as she stands in a tropical rainforest with colorful flora. The dramatic sky is overcast and gray.

[ Low angle fixed shot (shooting with the camera fixed at a low angle) ] :
[The camera points upwards at a woman in an orange dress standing among colorful plants in a tropical rainforest].
[ The dramatic sky is covered with clouds and has a gray tint ]

Low angle static shot: The camera is angled up at a beautiful model wearing all tropical orange as she stands in a tropical rainforest with colorful flora. The dramatic sky is overcast and gray.

The key idea in several sections of the prompt, 'Repeating' or 'reinforcing' keywords can help increase ' consistency' in your output .

For example, an expression like the camera quickly flies through could be used as a clear keyword, Hyperspeed Shot .

It’s a good idea to focus your prompts on elements that are included in the scene . For example, instead of asking for “a cloudless sky,” it might be more effective to ask for “a clear sky.”

(This means that you do not understand the negative prompt, and it is recommended that you clearly express the element you are trying to describe.)

1-2. Image-based prompt (Image + Text Base Prompt: I2V )

When using image and text-based prompts, it is important to focus on the desired movement in the output rather than the content of the image .

For example, when using an input image with a character, you might try a prompt like this:

Subject cheerfully poses, her hands forming a peace sign.

The subject is happily posing, making a V sign with his hands.

Using text prompts that differ significantly from the input image may produce unexpected results. Keep in mind that complex scene transitions may require multiple iterations to achieve the desired result.

1-3. Sample Prompts

Seamless Transitions

Continuous hyperspeed FPV footage : The camera seamlessly flies through a glacial canyon to a dreamy cloudscape.

Hyper-speed FPV footage that flows naturally : the camera flies through glacial canyons and dreamy cloudscapes.

Camera Movement

A glowing ocean at night time with bioluminescent creatures under water. The camera starts with a macro close-up of a glowing jellyfish and then expands to reveal the entire ocean lit up with various glowing colors under a starry sky. Camera Movement: Begin with a macro shot of the jellyfish, then gently pull back and up to showcase the glowing ocean.

The ocean glows at night and bioluminescent creatures. The camera starts with a macro close-up of a glowing jellyfish , then gradually zooms in to reveal the entire ocean glowing in various colors under a star-filled sky.
Camera movement: Starts with a macro shot of a jellyfish, then slowly pans back and up to reveal a glowing sea.

Text Title Cards

A title screen with dynamic movement. The scene starts at a colorful paint-covered wall. Suddenly, black paint pours on the wall to form the word "Runway" . The dripping paint is detailed and textured, centered, superb cinematic lighting.

Dynamic movement of the title scene : The scene begins with a wall covered in colorful colors . Suddenly, black paint pours down the wall, forming the word “Runway.” The paint is detailed and textured, centrally placed, and has excellent cinematic lighting.

2. Prompt Keywords

Keywords can be useful for achieving a specific style in your output. If your keywords are consistent with the overall prompt, they will stand out more clearly in your output.

For example, keywords for skin texture are not useful in a wide-angle shot where the camera is not focused closely on the face . Instead, wide-angle shots may benefit from additional details in the environment .

With this consistency in mind, here are some different keywords you can experiment with when writing your prompts:

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The [Description] for each keyword on the right side of the video is written by Mintbear. It organizes the effects of each keyword for easy understanding. However, the attached video below is a sample video of RunwayML included in the original guide.

01. Camera Styles

Camera style	Explanation
Low angle	Low angle (low angle) Place the camera low to focus on a low subject, or shoot the subject from below to emphasize the subject or look up to give it a sense of importance.
High angle	High angle (High angle) Shoot your subject from above to give it a small and fragile feel.
Overhead	Overhead (Overhead) Provides a bird's eye view effect that shows the layout or spatial relationships of a scene.
FPV : First Person View	FPV (First Person View) It provides an immersive experience as if you were seeing things from the character's perspective.
Hand Held	Hand held (handheld) It gives a natural, shaky feel, adding realism and tension.
Wide Angle	Wide angle (Wide angle) Useful for capturing wide scenes to show backgrounds or landscapes.
Close Up	Close up (close up) Close-up shots of a subject's face or object to emphasize details and emotions.
Macro cinematography	Macro cinematography (macro photography) Capture small subjects very close up to highlight fine details.
Over the shoulder	Over the shoulder (Shoulder over view) A point of view that shows the background or other subjects over the character's shoulder.
Tracking	Tracking (Tracking) The camera moves to follow the subject, creating a dynamic feel.
Establishing wide	Establishing wide (wide angle setting) Sets the scene and provides the environment in which subsequent action unfolds.
50mm lens	50mm lens: Provides a field of view similar to the human eye, providing natural vision.
SnorriCam	SnorriCam (SnorriCam) Attaching a camera to an actor keeps them still while the background moves, creating a somewhat chaotic but most realistic scene.
Realistic documentary	Realistic documentary (Realistic documentary) Use handheld shots and natural light to enhance realism.
Camcorder	Camcorder (Camcorder) It mimics the feel of home videos and evokes nostalgia.

02. Lighting Styles

Lighting style	Explanation
Diffused Lighting	Diffused lighting (diffuse lighting) Soften shadows and reduce strong contrast to create soft, cozy lighting.
Silhouette	Silhouette Create a dramatic and mysterious scene by highlighting the subject's outline against a bright background.
Lens Flare	Lens flare (Lens flare) Light scatters through the lens to create artistic light beams or halos.
Back Lit	Back lit (backlit) Shine a light from behind the subject to create a ring of light around the edges.
Side Lit	Side lit (Side lighting) Light one side of the subject to emphasize texture and depth.
[Color] Gel Lighting	[Color] gel lighting [Color] Gel Lighting Use color gels to give a scene a specific hue, creating a mood or thematic color palette.
Venetian Lighting	Venetian lighting (Venetian lighting) Filter light through blinds or slats to create unique light and shadow patterns.

03. Movement Speeds

Movement speed	Explanation
Dynamic motion	Dynamic motion (Dynamic movement) Featuring fast, energetic movement, it adds excitement and tension to the scene.
Slow motion	Slow motion (slow motion) Slow down time to emphasize details and increase the emotional impact of the moment.
Fast motion	Hyperspeed (고고) : To show fast and lively activity by accelerating movement or to describe rapid movement.
Timelapse	Timelapse (Timelapse) It depicts the passage of time by showing a long process in a short period of time.

04. Movement Types

Movement type	Explanation
Grows	Grows (growth) Adds dramatic emphasis by making the subject or object appear larger.
Emerges	Emerges (emerges) Add suspense or focus by having a subject appear from a hidden location.
Explodes	Explodes (Explosion) Depict explosions to create dramatic action or destruction scenes.
Ascends	Ascends Shows upward movement, depicting rising action or growth.
Undulate	Undulates (undulate) Creates wave-like water movement, giving a fluid and organic feel.
Warps	Warps (Distortion) Distort the visual field to create surreal or disorienting experiences.
Transforms	Transforms Shows a subject changing shape or form, indicating transformation or magical effects.
Ripples	Ripples (Waves) Creates a rippling motion to add a sense of flow or dynamic feel to water.
Shatters	Shatters Shows objects breaking apart, creating dramatic destruction or impact.
Unfolds	Unfolds It shows things gradually opening or revealing, giving a feeling of discovery.
Vortex	Vortex Shows swirling movement, indicating energy, movement, or central focus.

05. Style and Aesthetic

Style and Aesthetics	Explanation
Moody	Moody (depressed) Creates a dark, moody tone, giving an intense or gloomy feeling.
Cinematic	Cinematic Create a visually striking cinematic look using high-quality production techniques.
Iridescent	Iridescent Create magical or futuristic aesthetics by displaying glowing color changes.
Home video VHS	Home video VHS (Home video VHS) It mimics the feel of old VHS tapes with low resolution and tracking lines, evoking nostalgia.
Glitchcore	Glitchcore Create a modern, sleek or cyberpunk style using digital distortions, errors, etc.

06. Text Styles

Text Style	Explanation
Bold	Bold Use thick, bold text to make it stand out in the scene.
Graffiti	Graffiti Vibrant colors and dynamic fonts give it an urban feel.
Neon	Neon (Neon) Create a futuristic or nighttime atmosphere using bright, glowing text.
Varsity	Varsity (Varsity) Use block letters to give it a sports or academic feel.
Embroidery	Embroidery Add texture and depth to your text by embroidering it, giving it a handcrafted or vintage feel.

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01. Camera Styles

Low angle: Shoots the subject from below to give it a strong or important feel.

High angle (하이앙글): Shooting the subject from above to give it a small and fragile feel.

Overhead: Provides a bird's eye view effect that shows the layout or spatial relationships of a scene.

FPV (First-Person View): Provides an immersive experience as if you were looking from the character's perspective.

Hand held (Handheld): Provides a natural, shaky feel, adding realism and tension.

Wide angle: Useful for capturing a wide scene to show the background or landscape.

Close up: A close-up shot of a subject's face or object to emphasize details and emotions.

Macro cinematography: Taking pictures of small subjects very close up to highlight fine details.

Over the shoulder (Over the shoulder): A point of view that shows the background or other subject beyond the character's shoulder.

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Tracking: The camera moves to follow the subject, creating a dynamic feel.

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Establishing wide (Wide setting): Sets the scene, providing an environment in which the subsequent action will unfold.

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50mm lens: Provides a field of view similar to the human eye, providing natural vision.

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SnorriCam (스노리캠): Attach a camera to an actor and keep them still while the background moves, creating a disorienting effect.

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Realistic documentary: Uses handheld shots and natural light to enhance realism.

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Camcorder (Camcorder): Evokes nostalgia by mimicking the feel of home video.

02. Lighting Styles

Diffused lighting: Softens shadows and reduces strong contrast to create soft, cozy lighting.

Silhouette: Creates a dramatic and mysterious scene by emphasizing the outline of the subject against a light background.

Lens flare: Light scatters through a lens, creating artistic streaks or halos of light.

Back lit: Shining a light from behind the subject to create a band of light around the edges.

Side lit: Lights one side of the subject to emphasize texture and depth.

[Color] gel lighting: Use color gels to give a scene a specific hue, creating an atmospheric or thematic color palette.

Venetian lighting: Filters light through blinds or slats to create unique patterns of light and shadow.

03. Movement Speeds

Dynamic motion (Dynamic motion): Features fast, energetic movement that adds excitement and tension to a scene.

Slow motion: Slows down time to emphasize details and increase the emotional impact of the moment.

Hyperspeed (고고) : To show fast and lively activity by accelerating movement or to describe rapid movement.

Timelapse: Depicts the passage of time by showing a long process in a short period of time.

04. Movement Types

Grows: Creates dramatic emphasis by making the subject or object appear to grow larger.

Emerges: Adds suspense or focus by making a subject appear from a hidden location.

Explodes: Depicts explosions to create dramatic action or scenes of destruction.

Ascends: Shows upward movement, depicting rising action or growth.

Undulates: Creates a wave-like movement, giving a fluid, organic feel.

Warps: Distort the visual field to create surreal or disorienting experiences.

Transforms: Shows a subject changing shape or form, resulting in transformation or magical effects.

Ripples: Creates a rippling motion to add a sense of flow or dynamic feel to water.

Shatters: Shows objects breaking apart, causing dramatic destruction or shock.

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Unfolds: Shows something gradually opening or revealing, giving a sense of discovery.

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Vortex: Shows a swirling motion, indicating energy, movement, or a central focus.

05. Style and Aesthetic

Moody (gloomy): Creates a dark, moody tone, giving an intense or gloomy feeling.

Cinematic: Using high-quality production techniques to create a visually striking, cinematic appearance.

Iridescent: Shows a glowing change of color, creating a magical or futuristic aesthetic.

Home video VHS: Emulates the feel of old VHS tapes with low resolution and tracking lines, evoking nostalgia.

Glitchcore: Using digital distortion, glitches, etc. to create a modern, stylish or cyberpunk style.

06. Text Styles

Bold: Use thick, strong text to make it stand out in the scene.

Graffiti: Uses vibrant colors and dynamic fonts to create an urban feel.

Neon: Create a futuristic or nighttime atmosphere using bright, glowing text.

Varsity (바시티): Uses block letters to give a sports or academic feel.

Embroidery: Add texture and depth to your text by embroidering it, giving it a handcrafted or vintage feel.

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