30 Best Hailuo AI Prompts
Director-grade, copy-paste video prompts for Hailuo AI (MiniMax) — cinematic scenes, image-to-video animation, character motion, product ads, and scroll-stopping social clips.
In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Drafted with AI writing assistance and checked against our editorial policy.
Cinematic Scenes
5 promptsGolden-Hour Mountain Reveal
1/30✨ What it does
Hailuo films a lone hiker on a ridge as the camera cranes up through golden-hour clouds to reveal a vast mountain valley. You trim to the reveal, then use the clip as an opener or establishing shot.
A lone hiker stands on a rocky ridge as golden-hour sunlight breaks through low clouds; the camera slowly cranes up and pushes forward to reveal a vast mountain valley below. Cinematic film look, anamorphic lens, warm amber tones, volumetric god rays, gentle wind moving the grass, shallow depth of field, 24fps motion blur, 4k.
Pro tip: Swap the subject and location, then keep the crane-up phrasing — Hailuo handles vertical reveal moves cleanly.
Neon Rain City Street
2/30✨ What it does
Hailuo tracks a coated figure toward camera down a rain-slick neon street, with pink-cyan reflections and a Blade Runner mood. Cut the slow dolly as night B-roll, or mute it and add your own score.
A figure in a long coat walks toward camera down a rain-slicked neon street at night; reflections of pink and cyan signs shimmer on the wet pavement. Blade-Runner mood, slow dolly-in tracking shot, cinematic shallow depth of field, rain falling through the light beams, subtle steam rising from grates, moody teal-and-magenta color grade, 4k.
Pro tip: Ask for 'subtle' rain and steam — over-specifying particle density can make motion look noisy.
Desert Caravan at Dawn
3/30✨ What it does
Hailuo follows a camel caravan across dawn dunes, tracking beside long blue shadows with warm rim light and film grain. You hold the wide take, then drop it into a travel film or mood reel.
A camel caravan crosses rolling sand dunes at first light, long blue shadows stretching across the ripples; the camera tracks alongside at a steady pace. Epic wide cinematic shot, soft dawn haze, warm rim light on the dunes, fine sand drifting in the breeze, natural color grade, 35mm film grain, 4k.
Pro tip: Lateral tracking shots stay smooth in Hailuo — keep the camera 'steady' rather than fast for the cleanest result.
Misty Forest Push-In
4/30✨ What it does
Hailuo glides forward through foggy pines at dawn, with shafts of light, ferns, and a focus pull from the foreground moss. You loop the calm push-in under a voiceover, or hold the last frame as a still.
Early-morning fog drifts between tall pine trees as soft light filters down in shafts; the camera glides forward slowly along the forest floor past ferns and moss-covered roots. Atmospheric and serene, naturalistic color, volumetric light beams, subtle floating dust particles, shallow focus pull from foreground ferns to deep forest, 4k.
Pro tip: Pair a slow push-in with a focus pull to get Hailuo's signature depth and dimensionality.
Stormy Coastal Cliff
5/30✨ What it does
Hailuo orbits a dark cliff as storm waves crash and spray bursts upward under a brooding sky. You keep the strongest hit, then use the clip as a dramatic transition or title bed.
Waves crash against a dark rocky cliff under a brooding storm sky; sea spray bursts upward as the camera slowly orbits the headland. Dramatic and moody, desaturated cool palette, heavy overcast lighting, wind-driven mist, dynamic water motion, wide cinematic framing, 4k.
Pro tip: A slow orbit move reads as more cinematic than a static shot when the subject itself is moving.
Image-to-Video Animation
5 promptsBring a Portrait to Life
6/30✨ What it does
Hailuo animates [UPLOADED IMAGE] so the person blinks, breathes, and tilts slightly while a breeze moves their hair, with the face and light locked. You upload a sharp portrait, then keep the take with no warping.
Animate [UPLOADED IMAGE]: the subject blinks naturally, breathes gently, and tilts their head slightly while a soft breeze moves their hair; keep facial features and lighting identical to the source photo. Subtle realistic micro-movements, no distortion, locked-off camera, photoreal motion, 4k.
Pro tip: Tell Hailuo to keep features 'identical to the source' — it preserves likeness better when you explicitly anchor it.
Animate a Landscape Still
7/30✨ What it does
Hailuo brings [UPLOADED IMAGE] to life with drifting clouds, rippling water, swaying grass, and a slow push-in, colors held to the photo. You start from a landscape still, then save the seamless motion as B-roll.
Animate [UPLOADED IMAGE]: add gentle motion to the scene — clouds drift across the sky, water ripples and reflects light, grass and leaves sway in a light wind, while the camera holds a slow subtle push-in. Keep composition and colors faithful to the original, cinematic and seamless, 4k.
Pro tip: Specify each moving element separately (clouds, water, foliage) so Hailuo animates the whole frame, not just one area.
Product Photo to Hero Clip
8/30✨ What it does
Hailuo turns [UPLOADED IMAGE] of [PRODUCT] into a slow studio turntable, with a key light sweeping highlights across a clean backdrop. You upload a product still, then loop the spin on a landing page.
Animate [UPLOADED IMAGE] of [PRODUCT]: slowly rotate the product on a turntable with a soft studio key light sweeping across its surface to catch highlights and reflections; clean background, premium commercial feel, smooth controlled motion, macro detail, 4k.
Pro tip: Use 'turntable' and 'controlled motion' — vague rotation prompts can over-spin or warp product edges.
Character Walk-Out from Still
9/30✨ What it does
Hailuo makes the figure in [UPLOADED IMAGE] take a few natural steps toward camera while the background stays put. You check the gait and proportions, then use the walk-out as a short hero beat.
Animate [UPLOADED IMAGE]: the character takes a few natural steps forward toward the camera while the background stays consistent and in focus; realistic body mechanics, stable proportions, cinematic depth of field, smooth gait, 4k.
Pro tip: Keep the action small ('a few steps') — long walk distances increase the chance of limb artifacts.
Reveal a Sketch into Motion
10/30✨ What it does
Hailuo animates [UPLOADED IMAGE] so the central character moves while painterly textures shift, keeping the original art style. You upload a drawing, then loop the motion under a story or post.
Animate [UPLOADED IMAGE] of an illustration: bring the artwork to life with the central character moving expressively while painterly textures and lighting subtly shift; preserve the original art style and color palette, fluid hand-drawn motion, seamless loop feel, 4k.
Pro tip: Add 'preserve the original art style' so Hailuo animates rather than re-renders into a different look.
Character & Motion
5 promptsConfident Runway Walk
11/30✨ What it does
Hailuo sends a model in [OUTFIT] down a minimalist runway toward camera, fabric flowing, as the camera tracks back at matched speed. You name the look, then cut the stride for a fashion Reel or lookbook.
A model in [OUTFIT] strides confidently down a minimalist runway toward the camera, hair and fabric flowing with each step; the camera tracks backward at matched speed. High-fashion editorial look, dramatic spotlighting, glossy reflective floor, smooth full-body motion, cinematic 35mm, 4k.
Pro tip: Match camera speed to the subject ('tracks backward at matched speed') to keep the figure centered and stable.
Dancer in a Spotlight
12/30✨ What it does
Hailuo films a contemporary dancer in a single spotlight on black, fabric and limbs tracing slow arcs through dust. You drop the solo into a performance reel, or recut the peak phrase.
A contemporary dancer performs a flowing solo in a single beam of light against deep black surroundings; fabric and limbs trace graceful arcs through the air. Dramatic high-contrast lighting, slight slow-motion feel, dust catching the light, expressive fluid choreography, locked cinematic frame, 4k.
Pro tip: Hailuo handles flowing fabric and limbs well — emphasize 'fluid' and 'graceful arcs' over fast complex spins.
Hero Turns to Camera
13/30✨ What it does
Hailuo holds on a weathered adventurer who turns to camera with a determined look, wind in hair and scarf. You use the turn as a character beat, then regenerate if the face goes soft.
A weathered adventurer pauses, then slowly turns their head and shoulders to face the camera with a determined expression; wind moves their hair and scarf. Cinematic close-up, warm key light with cool fill, shallow depth of field, subtle realistic facial motion, film grain, 4k.
Pro tip: Subtle facial and head motion reads as the most realistic — avoid asking for big expressions in one short clip.
Child Chasing Bubbles
14/30✨ What it does
Hailuo follows a child at their height through a sunlit garden as they laugh and chase soap bubbles. You keep the joyful take, then post it as lifestyle B-roll or a family share.
A young child laughs and runs through a sunlit garden chasing floating soap bubbles, reaching up with both hands; the camera follows at child height in a smooth handheld-style track. Warm nostalgic tones, soft backlight, gentle lens flare, joyful natural motion, shallow focus, 4k.
Pro tip: A low 'child-height' camera plus handheld feel makes everyday moments feel cinematic and intimate.
Martial Artist Form
15/30✨ What it does
Hailuo shows a martial artist moving through a slow kata in a morning dojo, dust in the window light, camera arcing beside them. You cut it as a motion study, or mute it under a training voiceover.
A martial artist performs a slow, controlled kata in an empty dojo as morning light streams through the windows; each movement is deliberate and balanced. Cinematic side lighting, dust motes in the light beams, smooth full-body motion, calm focused energy, slow tracking arc, 4k.
Pro tip: Use 'slow and controlled' to keep joint and limb tracking clean — fast strikes are harder to render smoothly.
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Product & Ad Clips
5 promptsSkincare Bottle Splash
16/30✨ What it does
Hailuo pushes in on a frosted bottle of [PRODUCT] on wet marble as a slow-motion droplet ripples around the base. You swap the name, then use the beauty clip as an ad hero.
A frosted skincare bottle of [PRODUCT] sits on a wet marble surface as a slow-motion water droplet ripples around its base and soft light sweeps across the label. Premium beauty-ad aesthetic, clean white-and-blush palette, macro detail, glossy reflections, smooth controlled camera push-in, 4k.
Pro tip: Slow-motion water and light sweeps signal 'premium' — keep the camera move minimal so the product stays the focus.
Sneaker Spin Drop
17/30✨ What it does
Hailuo spins a sneaker of [PRODUCT] in mid-air against a bold gradient, then settles as the camera orbits mesh and rubber. You name the shoe, then drop the 360 into a product film.
A sleek sneaker of [PRODUCT] rotates 360 degrees mid-air against a bold gradient backdrop, then settles as the camera orbits to catch every angle and texture. High-energy commercial look, dramatic rim lighting, crisp material detail on mesh and rubber, smooth dynamic motion, 4k.
Pro tip: Pair a product spin with a camera orbit so multiple surfaces catch the light — great for footwear and gadgets.
Coffee Pour Macro
18/30✨ What it does
Hailuo pours espresso in slow motion into a cup with [PRODUCT] branding, steam rising as crema forms in warm cafe light. You keep the appetizing pour, then cut it for a food ad.
Rich espresso pours in slow motion into a white ceramic cup with [PRODUCT] branding, steam curling upward as crema forms on the surface; warm cafe light glows in the background. Appetizing food-ad style, macro close-up, golden-brown tones, shallow depth of field, smooth steady camera, 4k.
Pro tip: Mention steam and crema explicitly — small living details sell the realism in food clips.
Tech Gadget Unbox Reveal
19/30✨ What it does
Hailuo reveals a premium [PRODUCT] on dark glass as a spotlight rises and the camera pushes in along the edges. Time the glint to your logo sting, then use the clip as a tech launch beat.
A premium [PRODUCT] device sits on a dark reflective surface as a soft spotlight gradually rises to reveal it, the camera slowly pushing in while subtle light glints trace its edges. Minimalist Apple-style tech ad, deep shadows, clean highlights, controlled cinematic motion, 4k.
Pro tip: A light that 'gradually rises' builds anticipation — ideal for a launch teaser opening shot.
Beverage Can Condensation
20/30✨ What it does
Hailuo holds on a chilled [PRODUCT] can on ice as condensation trickles down beside fruit and mint. You push in on the droplets, then run the clip as a summer refresh ad.
A chilled [PRODUCT] can stands on ice with beads of condensation slowly trickling down its surface as fresh fruit and mint sit beside it; soft daylight makes the metal and droplets gleam. Refreshing summer-ad look, vibrant saturated colors, macro detail, gentle camera push-in, 4k.
Pro tip: Condensation trickling is the hero motion here — keep everything else mostly still so it reads clearly.
Action & Dynamic
5 promptsHigh-Speed Car Chase
21/30✨ What it does
Hailuo tracks low and fast beside a sports car on a coastal highway at sunset, then pulls back to a wide. You trim to the pull-back, then use it as chase B-roll or a title hit.
A sports car speeds along a coastal highway at sunset, dust and heat haze trailing behind it; the camera tracks low and fast alongside the wheels before pulling back to a wide shot. High-octane cinematic action, motion blur, dramatic lens flare, warm golden light, dynamic camera movement, 4k.
Pro tip: Combine a low fast track with a pull-back so Hailuo delivers both speed and scale in one clip.
Explosion Hero Walk
22/30✨ What it does
Hailuo walks an action hero toward camera in slow motion as a fireball erupts behind them, embers drifting. You cut the walk as a poster beat, or shorten it to the blast.
An action hero walks calmly toward the camera in slow motion as a fiery explosion erupts behind them; debris and embers drift through the air. Blockbuster cinematic style, orange-and-teal grade, dramatic backlight from the blast, slow deliberate motion, heavy depth of field, 4k.
Pro tip: Put the action in slow motion — it both looks more epic and gives Hailuo cleaner frames to render.
Skateboard Grind FPV
23/30✨ What it does
Hailuo follows a skateboarder grinding a rail in an FPV-style whip, sparks flying against graffiti in grit daylight. You keep the landing, then drop the clip into a street edit.
A skateboarder grinds along a concrete rail in an urban skate park, sparks flying, captured in a dynamic first-person-style follow shot that whips around as they land. Energetic street aesthetic, fast motion blur, gritty daylight, dynamic handheld camera, vibrant graffiti backdrop, 4k.
Pro tip: Add 'whips around' for dynamic camera energy, but keep the trick itself short to limit body-motion artifacts.
Eagle Dive Tracking
24/30✨ What it does
Hailuo tracks a golden eagle diving from a peak into a valley, wings flaring near the ground, feathers sharp. You use the dive as nature B-roll, then hold the flare as a still.
A golden eagle dives from a mountain peak toward a valley below as the camera tracks its descent in a sweeping aerial move; wings flare to brake near the ground. Nature-documentary cinematic look, crisp detail on feathers, dramatic high-altitude light, fast smooth tracking, motion blur on the dive, 4k.
Pro tip: Describe the wing motion ('flare to brake') so the creature's movement feels physically believable.
Splash Dive Slow-Mo
25/30✨ What it does
Hailuo follows an athlete off a high platform into a turquoise pool in slow motion, droplets hanging at impact. You trim to the splash, then use it as a sports sting or transition.
An athlete dives off a high platform into a turquoise pool, captured in crisp slow motion as the body arcs and the water erupts on impact; droplets hang suspended in the air. High-detail sports cinematography, bright clean lighting, dynamic water simulation, smooth tracking down the dive, 4k.
Pro tip: Slow-motion water impacts are a Hailuo strength — specify 'droplets suspended' for that premium frozen-moment feel.
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Social Short-Form
5 promptsVertical Outfit Transition
26/30✨ What it does
Hailuo holds a vertical 9:16 frame as someone snaps and their clothes morph into [OUTFIT] in a swirl of light. You name the look, then post the transition on Reels or TikTok.
A person snaps their fingers and their casual outfit instantly transforms into [OUTFIT] with a swirl of light; energetic vertical 9:16 framing, camera holds steady on the subject, trendy fashion-transition style, vibrant colors, smooth seamless morph, upbeat dynamic feel, 4k.
Pro tip: Set vertical 9:16 framing up front and keep the camera locked so the transition effect is the star.
POV Cafe Morning
27/30✨ What it does
Hailuo shoots a vertical POV of hands lifting a latte by a sunny cafe window, steam rising as the cup tilts in. You loop the sip as vlog B-roll, or mute it under a morning track.
A cozy first-person POV clip of hands lifting a latte off a wooden cafe table near a sunny window, steam rising as the cup tilts toward the camera; warm aesthetic, soft morning light, shallow focus, gentle natural motion, vertical 9:16, lifestyle vlog feel, 4k.
Pro tip: POV hand shots feel authentic on social — keep motion gentle and the framing vertical.
Satisfying Loop Pour
28/30✨ What it does
Hailuo pours honey in a perfect spiral onto pancakes, built as a seamless vertical loop with warm macro detail. You post the loop in a feed, then let it replay without a visible join.
A glossy stream of honey pours in a perfect spiral onto a stack of pancakes and slowly spreads; designed as a seamless satisfying loop, vertical 9:16, top-down and side angles blend, vibrant warm colors, macro detail, smooth hypnotic motion, 4k.
Pro tip: Ask for a 'seamless loop' and consistent motion so the clip can replay endlessly without a visible cut.
Pet Reaction Close-Up
29/30✨ What it does
Hailuo holds a vertical close-up of a fluffy dog tilting its head and perking its ears as a treat appears. You post the reaction as a scroll-stop, or recut the ear perk.
A close-up of a fluffy dog tilting its head curiously and perking its ears as a treat appears off-screen, big expressive eyes catching the light; vertical 9:16, warm cozy lighting, soft focus background, charming natural motion, scroll-stopping cuteness, 4k.
Pro tip: Tiny expressive head tilts and ear movement read as genuine — keep the action small and the framing tight.
Quick Reveal Hook
30/30✨ What it does
Hailuo whips up from a close detail of [PRODUCT] to a full hero against a bold backdrop, with a snap zoom and flash. Time the reveal to your first line, then run it as a three-second hook.
A fast vertical reveal: the camera whips up from a close detail of [PRODUCT] to a full hero shot against a bold colorful backdrop, with a snappy zoom and light flash on the reveal; high-energy TikTok ad style, punchy saturated colors, dynamic motion, 9:16, 4k.
Pro tip: Front-load the motion ('whip up', 'snappy zoom') in the first beat — short-form hooks need to grab attention instantly.