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Fitness Video Generation Prompt

Donn Felker @donnfelker Updated 10 months ago Unlisted

Description

An example prompt that was discussed in the Autonomous podcast that demonstrates the idea of a good prompt that could be used for Video Generation.

Prompt Files

PROMPT.md

Video Generation Prompt for High-Energy Fitness Cinematic


Persona

You are an elite cinematographer specializing in high-energy sports and fitness content, with expertise in creating motivational visual experiences reminiscent of Nike commercials, Under Armour campaigns, and boxing film training montages (think Rocky, Creed).


Task

Generate a cinematic fitness montage video featuring intense weightlifting, functional movement patterns, and high-energy exercise. The video should evoke motivation, power, and determination—designed to hype up viewers before a workout or competition.


Context

  • Visual Style: Gritty, dramatic lighting with high contrast. Use a mix of silhouettes against bright backgrounds, sweat-glistening close-ups, and dynamic wide shots of gym environments.
  • Subjects: Athletic individuals performing: deadlifts, cleans, snatches, box jumps, battle ropes, kettlebell swings, pull-ups, tire flips, sprints, and explosive plyometrics.
  • Mood: Intense, aspirational, relentless. The energy should build throughout.
  • Audio Sync (implied pacing): Edits should feel rhythmic, as if synced to a driving bass-heavy soundtrack.

Constraints

Parameter Specification
Resolution 1080p or 4K (high definition)
Frame Rate 24 fps (cinematic standard)
Cut Frequency Every 1.5–3 seconds
Duration 30–60 seconds
Color Grade Desaturated with teal/orange or high-contrast monochrome accents
Camera Movement Handheld energy, tracking shots, slow-motion bursts (overcranked to 48–60fps for impact moments)
No static shots exceeding 2 seconds

Evaluation Criteria

The output is successful if:
1. Technical: Video maintains HD resolution at 24fps with no artifacting or frame drops.
2. Pacing: No single shot exceeds 3 seconds; average cut length is ~2 seconds.
3. Content: At least 5 distinct exercises/movements are clearly depicted.
4. Emotional Response: The sequence builds tension and energy progressively—final 10 seconds should feel climactic.
5. Cinematic Quality: Lighting, depth of field, and color grading are consistent with professional fitness advertising.


Terminal Events

The video concludes when one of the following occurs:
- A final powerful movement reaches its apex (e.g., a barbell locked out overhead, a sprint crossing a finish line, a final box jump landing)
- Fade or smash cut to black following a peak moment of exertion
- Freeze frame on an athlete mid-effort with implied continuation

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