Unlock Wan 2.2 Hidden Powers: 200+ Viral Prompts That Make Videos Go BOOM

Cinematic Shots (Text-to-Video)
Character & Creature Moments
Action & Emotion Short Prompts
Negative Prompt Starter Pack
Practical Production Tips
Advanced Techniques
Contributing

This comprehensive prompt library provides ready-to-use templates for Wan 2.2, leveraging its enhanced Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture and cinematic-level aesthetic control. Each prompt has been tested and optimized for maximum quality and consistency.

Cinematic Shots (Text-to-Video)

Professional Camera Movements

Scene Type	Ready-to-Copy Prompt	Why It Works
Cyberpunk night-market tracking	`A rainy night in a neon-soaked cyberpunk street market. Shoulder-height camera steadily follows a hooded courier weaving through crowds beneath flickering kanji signs. Pink-blue volumetric back-light, puddles reflecting neon, shallow depth of field, Blade-Runner mood.`	Combines environment, camera movement, lighting and mood keywords for maximal continuity.
Alpine reveal dolly-tilt	`Extreme close-up of an ice axe striking rock. Camera dollies backward and tilts up to reveal a lone mountaineer on a sunrise-lit alpine ridge. Crisp morning air, golden rim-light, subtle lens flare.`	Specifies two simultaneous moves (dolly + tilt) and clear time-of-day cues.
Slow-motion orca 360°	`An orca breaches in crystal-clear Arctic water. Ultra-slow-motion 360-degree orbit around the whale; suspended droplets sparkle in pastel polar sunset. Cinematic HDR.`	Demonstrates large-scale subject motion plus rotational camera path.

Establishing Shots

Scene Type	Prompt	Best Resolution
Epic landscape opener	`An epic aerial shot of snow-capped mountains at sunrise, golden light casting long shadows, shot on 35mm, 24fps, wide-angle lens, cinematic grade`	1280×720 @ 24fps
Urban dystopia fly-through	`A neon-lit cyberpunk megacity at night, drone perspective weaving between skyscrapers, reflective rain-slick streets, 24fps, 720P`	1280×720 @ 24fps
Pastoral countryside pan	`Golden wheat field swaying in gentle breeze, camera slowly pans left to reveal distant farmhouse, warm afternoon light, peaceful rural atmosphere`	960×540 @ 16fps (draft)

Character & Creature Moments

Anthropomorphic Characters

Scene Description	Prompt	Recommended Input Mode
Boxing-ring cats	`Two anthropomorphic cats in vintage boxing trunks and bright gloves trade punches under a single spotlight. Ringside crowd fades into darkness, cinematic dust particles float.`	Pure T2V or TI2V with a still reference frame for style lock-in.
Sunglass-surfing cat	`White cat wearing aviator sunglasses lounges on a pastel surfboard, gentle summer beach waves rolling behind, dreamy bokeh, 1980s postcard aesthetic.`	I2V/TI2V – drop in a starting illustration of the cat for identity consistency.

Human Portraits & Emotions

Emotion/Action	Prompt Template	Technical Notes
Subtle smile reveal	`Portrait of [subject], slowly looks up and smiles warmly at camera, soft natural lighting, shallow depth of field, genuine expression`	Use I2V with high-quality portrait photo for best results
Contemplative moment	`[Subject] gazing thoughtfully out window, gentle breeze moving hair, golden hour lighting, cinematic mood, peaceful atmosphere`	Works well with TI2V-5B hybrid model
Joyful laughter	`[Subject] throws head back in genuine laughter, eyes crinkled with joy, warm studio lighting, natural movement, authentic emotion`	Best with 720P resolution for facial detail

Action & Emotion Short Prompts

Useful when you need rapid iterations or fine-tune timing; keep each to ≤10 words.

Dance & Movement

Girl dances slow-motion street style at night
Ballet dancer spins gracefully in spotlight
Breakdancer freezes mid-move, dramatic lighting

Emotional Expressions

Young woman lifts head and smiles softly
She turns away in tears, rain falling
Child's eyes widen with wonder and excitement

Nature & Wildlife

Eagle soars majestically over mountain peaks
Butterfly lands delicately on flower petal
Ocean waves crash against rocky coastline

Negative Prompt Starter Pack

Universal Negative Prompts

bright colors, overexposed, static, blurred details, subtitles,
worst quality, jpeg artifacts, ugly, extra fingers, poorly drawn
hands, still image, cluttered background, duplicate limbs, random text

Specific Use Case Negatives

Use Case	Additional Negative Prompts
Portrait/Character	`deformed face, asymmetrical eyes, bad anatomy, multiple heads, extra limbs`
Landscape/Nature	`urban elements, buildings, people, text overlays, watermarks`
Product Showcase	`cluttered background, distracting elements, poor lighting, shadows on product`
Action Sequences	`motion blur, static pose, frozen movement, choppy animation`

💡 Pro Tip: Wan 2.2 obeys negative prompts aggressively. Start with the universal list above every time, then append task-specific bans (e.g., "no crowds" or "no watermarks") as needed.

Practical Production Tips

1. Optimal Prompt Length

English: 80-120 words delivers the richest results
Chinese: Aim for 50-80 characters if working in Chinese
Key Elements: Include camera angle, lighting, mood, and movement

2. Resolution & FPS Guidelines

Purpose	Resolution	FPS	Model Recommendation
Draft/Preview	960×540	16fps	TI2V-5B (8GB VRAM)
Final/Publishing	1280×720	24fps	T2V-A14B (16GB+ VRAM)
High-Quality	1280×720	24fps	I2V-A14B (16GB+ VRAM)

3. Hybrid Input (TI2V-5B)

Include both text and a reference image to lock character likeness or overall palette
Best for maintaining consistency across multiple generations
Ideal for brand content or character-driven narratives

4. Prompt Auto-Expansion

Use the official generate.py --use_prompt_extend flag (DashScope or local Qwen) to automatically enrich:

Camera directions and movements
Weather and atmospheric cues
Micro-actions and details
Cinematic terminology

5. Iteration Workflow

Step-by-Step Process:

Generate low-res preview with seed fixed (960×540 @ 16fps)
Adjust wording or negative list if artifacts appear
Test variations with different seed values
Upscale or re-render at target resolution only after visual approval
Apply post-processing if needed for final delivery

Advanced Techniques

Camera Language for Wan 2.2

Camera Movement	Prompt Keywords	Example Usage
Dolly	`camera dollies in/out`, `push-in`, `pull-back`	`Camera dollies slowly toward the subject`
Pan	`pans left/right`, `sweeping pan`, `gentle pan`	`Camera pans across the landscape`
Tilt	`tilts up/down`, `low angle tilt up`	`Camera tilts up to reveal the sky`
Orbit	`360-degree orbit`, `circular movement around`	`Camera orbits around the dancing figure`
Tracking	`follows`, `tracks alongside`, `steadicam follow`	`Camera tracks the running athlete`

Lighting Terminology

Lighting Type	Keywords	Mood Effect
Golden Hour	`golden light`, `warm sunset`, `rim lighting`	Romantic, cinematic
Blue Hour	`twilight`, `blue hour`, `cool evening light`	Mysterious, atmospheric
Studio	`soft box lighting`, `key light`, `rim light`	Professional, controlled
Natural	`window light`, `overcast`, `natural illumination`	Authentic, realistic
Dramatic	`single spotlight`, `high contrast`, `chiaroscuro`	Intense, artistic

Motion Description Best Practices

Be specific: "gentle sway" vs "movement"
Include timing: "slow motion", "real-time", "accelerated"
Describe physics: "gravity", "momentum", "weightless"
Use cinematic terms: "whip pan", "crash zoom", "rack focus"

Contributing

How to Expand This Library

Have you discovered a better Wan 2.2 prompt? Here's how to contribute:

Test thoroughly - Ensure your prompt works consistently across multiple generations
Document parameters - Include model variant, resolution, and seed if applicable
Explain effectiveness - Note why specific word choices improve results
Share variations - Provide alternatives for different styles or moods

Community Resources

WanVideo Official Site - Access Wan 2.2 models and tools
GitHub Repository - Technical documentation and updates
ComfyUI Integration - Workflow templates and guides
Discord Community - Share prompts and get feedback

This prompt library is continuously updated based on community feedback and Wan 2.2 model improvements. For the latest techniques and best practices, visit the WanVideo Official Site.

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