Make Yourself A Movie Star

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# SEEDANCE 2.0 PROMPTING PLAYBOOK
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# THE PROMPT FORMULA
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[SHOT STRUCTURE]
Total: [duration] / [number of shots] / [aspect ratio]
Format: [single continuous shot, multi-shot montage, POV, fight scene, transformation, animation, etc.]

[STYLE LOCK]
Cinematic lighting, photorealistic, 35mm film quality, professional color grading, sharp focus,
high-detail textures, film grain, depth of field, ARRI ALEXA aesthetic.

[REFERENCE LOCK]
Use the attached reference image/video as the identity, wardrobe, environment, and style lock.
Preserve the character's face, body proportions, outfit, color palette, lighting direction, and
camera angle unless explicitly changed.

[SCENE SETUP]
Describe the location, characters, wardrobe, emotional tone, time of day, weather, scale, and
the main visual conflict.

[CAMERA RULES]
Describe exactly what the camera does. Also describe what it must not do.
Example: no cuts, no zoom, no angle switching, no smooth stabilization, natural handheld head
movement only.

[ACTION BEATS]
Shot 1:
Shot 2:
Shot 3:
Shot 4:
Shot 5:
Shot 6:

[VFX / PHYSICS / DETAILS]
Describe practical effects, dust, water, sparks, cloth, hair, particles, explosions, motion blur,
and environmental reactions.

[SFX / AUDIO]
Optional but useful. Describe raw SFX, silence, breathing, impacts, wind, footsteps, etc.

[NEGATIVE STYLE GUARDRAILS]
No cartoon, no plastic skin, no 3D look, no extra characters, no duplicated faces, no warped
hands, no logo/text, no random camera cuts.

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# FORMAT 1: TRANSFORMATION SCENE
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Total: 15s / 6 shots / 16:9.
Montage, multi-shot action movie, do not use one camera angle or a single cut. Cinematic
lighting, photorealistic, 35mm film quality, professional color grading, sharp focus, high-detail
texture, film grain, depth of field, ARRI ALEXA aesthetic.

Use the attached reference image as the identity and style lock. Preserve the character's face,
body proportions, wardrobe, colors, and environment.

Scene: [Main character] is [doing normal casual action] in [specific location]. A
[threat/enemy/strange event] approaches from [direction]. The tone is [dark comedy / horror /
epic / surreal / action].

Shot 1: [Calm setup. Character is relaxed. Describe framing and mood.]
Shot 2: [Threat enters. Describe scale, movement, and camera reaction.]
Shot 3: [Close-up reaction. Character notices but reacts in a specific way.]
Shot 4: [Transformation begins. Describe body, energy, wardrobe, creature/mech changes.]
Shot 5: [Impact/action. Describe attack, collision, destruction, or visual payoff.]
Shot 6: [Aftermath. Character returns to normal or lands the final comedic/emotional beat.]

Camera: Handheld shake throughout, dynamic but readable, no random cuts outside the listed shots.
Realism: No 3D, no cartoon, no plastic skin, no glossy CGI, practical VFX feel, grounded realism.

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# FORMAT 2: POV / FIRST PERSON
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Total: 15s / 1 shot / 16:9.
Single continuous shot, first-person POV perspective, the camera IS the character's eyes.
Hyper-chaotic handheld motion, completely unstabilized, raw human movement, constant
micro-jitters, aggressive head swings, abrupt jerks, frequent over-rotation and harsh correction.
No cuts, no zoom, no third-person view, no cinematic cutaways.

Lens: Wide-angle with strong distortion, subtle chromatic aberration, cinematic lighting,
photorealistic, 35mm film look, heavy film grain, imperfect focus, motion blur on fast actions,
ARRI ALEXA aesthetic.

Action: The character's hands are always visible. In [location], the character
discovers/absorbs [power/object]. The energy spreads through their body [VFX: describe exact
energy pattern]. Enemies appear. Three escalating attacks follow.

Negative: No smooth camera, no stabilization, no third-person angle, no cutaways.

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# FORMAT 3: FIGHT SCENE
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Total: 15s / [1 continuous shot or 6 shots] / 16:9.
Cinematic fight scene with clear choreography, dynamic camera, photorealistic action, practical
impact physics.

Location: [Specific environment with surfaces, obstacles, lighting, weather, props.]
Fighter A: [appearance, outfit, size, attitude, weapon/power]
Fighter B: [appearance, outfit, size, attitude, weapon/power]

Beat 1: [Opening movement]
Beat 2: [First attack and dodge/block]
Beat 3: [Environmental interaction]
Beat 4: [Reversal]
Beat 5: [Slow-motion impact or precision moment]
Beat 6: [Final hit, fall, escape, or comedic button]

Camera: Keep both characters readable in the frame during major impacts.
Style: 35mm cinematic action, realistic motion blur, dust and debris physics, dramatic lighting.
Negative: No teleporting, no extra fighters, no random weapons, no broken limbs, no extra
characters, no cartoon physics.