Creating an AI short film means making decisions that hold together across every scene: who the character is, how the world looks, what a performance communicates, and when to cut.
In Out Loud, we follow Luca from private bedroom rehearsals to a talent-show audition, where judgment begins before the first note. The story unfolds through small details: a hand tightening around a backpack, a nervous glance, a child repeating an adult’s reaction.
Here, we break down how the film was made with Magnific, from character design in Nano Banana Pro to video generation with Seedance 2.5 Draft. You’ll find 22 prompts covering character variations, locations, individual shots, and multishot sequences, along with practical guidance for adapting the workflow to your own film.
How to create an AI short film with Magnific
The workflow starts with a consistent set of visual references. Develop your character, establish the environments, and prepare recurring props before generating the scenes. Then direct the action shot by shot and bring the selected footage into your edit.
For Out Loud, the workflow combined:
- Nano Banana Pro in Magnific for character and location images.
- Magnific stock assets and Designer for the audition flyer.
- Seedance 2.5 Draft in Magnific for video sequences, followed by conversion to HD.
- Adobe After Effects for post-production.
- Adobe Premiere Pro for editing.
Each stage serves a different creative decision. The images establish what belongs in the world. The video prompts direct what happens within it. The edit determines how those moments build into a story.
Before you use the prompts
The prompts below retain their original Spanish and English wording, with internal asset IDs replaced by readable reference names.
Attach your own reference images wherever a prompt calls for a character, location, or prop. A label such as @LUCA_CASA identifies a reference; typing the label alone will not supply the image.
Prepare these assets before generating:
- Character references: one approved identity, plus the outfits needed for each scene.
- Bedroom references: variations for daytime, nighttime, and different states of tidiness.
- Audition references: the stage, judges, venue exterior, and waiting area.
- Graphic props: a finished flyer, event sign, and calendar.
The collection includes alternate versions of some scenes. Use the version that fits your shot list, and adapt the durations to your sequence.
1. Create a consistent AI character with Nano Banana Pro
Start with the casting portrait. Luca’s design specifies hair, complexion, skin texture, expression, and lighting before introducing a setting or action. This gives the character a clear visual identity that can carry across the film.
Once you have an approved portrait, use it as a reference for the wardrobe variations. Check the face, haircut, and proportions each time. The audition outfit, pajamas, and everyday looks should all feel like the same person at different moments.
Neutral backgrounds keep the focus on those decisions. You can assess character continuity before adding the complexity of a bedroom, bus, or stage.
Prompt 1: Cast Luca
Director de casting cinematográfico, fondo de estudio neutro gris azulado, luz plana y fría con un ligero tono azul-verdoso (cool cinematic grade). Adolescente de 15 años, sin género definido, complexión gorda, piel pálida con textura realista (pecas y textura natural, sin retocar). Corte de pelo mullet ondulado y rubio por la parte interna de abajo, con flequillo recto y corto justo por encima de las cejas, pelo castaño oscuro con volumen natural, más corto arriba y en el flequillo, más largo y suelto por detrás y a los lados. Maquillaje sutil tipo delineado ligeramente corrido/ahumado, como si se lo hubiera hecho ella misma sin mucha técnica, labios naturales. Expresión seria mirando a cámara, fotografía de casting. Camiseta básica blanca.
Prompt 2: Create the audition outfit
viste a @img1con esta ropa **Prenda superior:** Chaqueta deportiva tipo track jacket, cuello alto con cremallera, color azul marino con panel de cuello y puños en rojo, franjas de rayas diagonales en tonos burdeos/rojo oscuro sobre los hombros y mangas (sin ningún logo, escudo ni texto — superficie lisa donde iría el emblema). Ajuste ligeramente oversize, cremallera subida hasta el cuello.
**Prenda inferior:** Falda larga plisada de cuadros escoceses (tartán) en tonos azul marino, gris y burdeos apagados, con vuelo amplio, largo midi hasta el tobillo.
**Calzado:** Zapatillas deportivas retro en blanco con detalles burdeos/granate (sin logo de marca visible), calcetines/medias oscuras cortas por debajo del tobillo.
**Accesorios:** Un colgante fino de cadena metálica dorada con un pequeño dije (forma libre, no reconocible/genérico), llevado por fuera de la chaqueta.
**Paleta de color general:** Azul marino, rojo/burdeos y gris — combinación deportiva retro con la falda de cuadros dando el contraste "colegial descuidado".
Prompt 3: Create the pajamas
viste a @img1 como **PIJAMA**
Director de casting cinematográfico, fondo de estudio neutro gris azulado, luz plana y fría. Misma Luca, mullet suelto y algo despeinado como recién levantada. De pie o en pose relajada, cuerpo entero, mirada directa a cámara, postura cómoda y sin poses. Viste camiseta de manga corta color crudo/beige claro con un pequeño gráfico decorativo desteñido en el pecho (diseño genérico, sin texto ni marca legible), combinada con short de chándal corto en azul (azul eléctrico o azul marino, tejido deportivo sencillo, cintura elástica), pies descalzos. Sin joyería. Aspecto genuinamente doméstico y sin artificio, apto para escenas nocturnas en su habitación. Fotografía de casting de cuerpo entero, estética cinematográfica fría y realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 4: Create the pink T-shirt look
viste a @img1 como Director de casting cinematográfico, fondo de estudio neutro gris azulado, luz plana y fría. Misma Luca (mullet ondulado con parte interna rubia, flequillo recto y corto, complexión gorda, piel pálida con pecas). De pie, cuerpo entero, mirada directa a cámara, postura relajada y natural. Viste camiseta de manga corta oversize en color rosa pastel lavado, silueta ancha y caída, cuello redondo sencillo (sin gráficos ni texto), combinada con pantalón vaquero ancho de pierna recta en tono verde-caqui envejecido con lavado desgastado (sin bordados ni parches decorativos visibles, denim liso), bota o zapatilla marrón sencilla asomando por debajo del bajo ancho del pantalón. Como accesorio, una horquilla pequeña en forma de estrella de color amarillo sujeta el flequillo o un mechón lateral del pelo, aportando un toque desenfadado e infantil-adolescente al conjunto. Sin joyería adicional. Estética de streetwear ancho y desestructurado, silueta oversize arriba y abajo. Fotografía de casting de cuerpo entero, estética cinematográfica fría y realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 5: Create the corset and cardigan look
viste a @img1 como **LOOK DE INSTITUTO (día a día)**
Director de casting cinematográfico, fondo de estudio neutro gris azulado, luz plana y fría. Misma Luca (mullet ondulado con parte interna rubia, flequillo recto y corto, complexión gorda, piel pálida con pecas). De pie, cuerpo entero, mirada directa a cámara, postura relajada. Viste top corsé sencillo en tono crudo/blanco roto con cordón fino ajustable en el escote, cárdigan o camisa holgada en gris oscuro colocada como capa suelta sobre los hombros (sin brillo satinado, versión de tela mate y cotidiana), pantalón ancho tipo "wide leg" en gris oscuro/antracita con bajo doblado, collar de cadena fina dorada sencillo, zapato plano blanco sencillo. Estilo desestructurado y con carácter, versión asequible/cotidiana del look de alfombra roja, no de gala. Fotografía de casting de cuerpo entero, estética cinematográfica fría y realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 6: Create the green cardigan look
viste a @img1 como **LOOK DE INSTITUTO (día a día)**
Director de casting cinematográfico, fondo de estudio neutro gris azulado, luz plana y fría. Misma Luca. De pie, cuerpo entero, mirada directa a cámara, postura neutra. Viste cárdigan de punto grueso en verde oliva desgastado sobre camiseta de banda vintage descolorida, pantalón vaquero ancho recto en azul oscuro, botas negras tipo combat boots con plataforma. Sin joyería llamativa. Estilo cotidiano de calle, apto para escenas de pasillo del instituto o llegada a clase. Fotografía de casting de cuerpo entero, estética cinematográfica fría y realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
2. Build location references that stay consistent across scenes
Luca’s bedroom is both a setting and a way to show time passing. Its core elements remain recognizable: dark wooden furniture, a blue-green bedspread, a corkboard, a desk, and a mustard-colored lamp.
Lighting, clothing, and scattered objects change around that structure. A tidy room in daylight becomes a messier space during late-night rehearsals.
For your own film, approve the room layout before creating variations. Reuse that reference and check the position of the window, bed, desk, and shelves. Establishing the location early gives you a clearer visual target when generating the next shot.
Prompt 7: Establish the bedroom
Fotografía medio formato con grano: plano general completo de un dormitorio adolescente, sin marco de puerta en primer plano, encuadre amplio que muestra toda la estancia. Cama con colcha de punto en tono verde azulado apagado, almohadas variadas incluyendo una peluda en turquesa y otra con estampado de lunares, cabecero sencillo de madera oscura. Mesita de noche de madera con una lámpara de tulipa color mostaza encendida (única fuente de luz cálida en la habitación), una taza y objetos personales pequeños desordenados. Escritorio de madera oscura visible en la habitación, con superficie algo desordenada: papeles sueltos, algún libro abierto, un pequeño flexo apagado, silla sencilla de madera o metal. Pared con un panel de corcho hexagonal y varias fotos polaroid y recortes personales pinchados sin orden aparente, un pequeño póster o dibujo simple pegado en la pared. Estantería/cómoda baja de madera oscura con libros y objetos apilados sin mucho orden. Ventana con cortina fina de tela clara dejando entrar luz natural fría del exterior, guirnalda de lucecitas pequeñas colgando del techo cerca del techo, apagadas o muy tenues. Ambiente íntimo, algo desordenado pero acogedor, luz general fría y tenue con solo el cálido punto de la lámpara de mesa como contraste, atmósfera contemplativa y solitaria. Estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico sutil, colores desaturados con dominante azul-verdosa en las sombras y un único acento cálido en la fuente de luz práctica, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 8: Bedroom variation: unmade bed
**CAMA DESHECHA**
Fotografía medio formato con grano, plano general fijo de la habitación desde la esquina, encuadre en diagonal: a la izquierda una estantería baja de madera oscura con libros y objetos personales fijos, y un panel de corcho con las mismas fotos polaroid, notas y un póster pequeño en la pared (elementos constantes). En el centro, una cama de madera oscura con cabecero de listones, colcha de punto azul verdoso completamente deshecha y arrugada, sábanas revueltas, cojines (gris, peludo turquesa, de lunares) caídos y desordenados. A la derecha, una mesita de noche con lámpara de cerámica y pantalla mostaza encendida, sobre ella solo un vaso de agua y el móvil bocabajo. Al fondo a la derecha, un escritorio de madera oscura con silla, vacío de actividad reciente, solo un par de libros de texto cerrados y un bote de lápices. Al fondo, ventana con cortina fina blanca y guirnalda de luces con bombillas apagada. Luz cálida de la lámpara de mesa como fuente principal, resto en penumbra fría azulada, estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 9: Bedroom variation: clothes on the bed
**ROPA EN LA CAMA**
Fotografía medio formato con grano, mismo plano general fijo de la habitación desde la esquina, misma composición diagonal, estantería y panel de corcho con las mismas fotos y póster a la izquierda (elementos constantes). Cama de madera oscura en el centro con la colcha azul verdosa parcialmente cubierta de ropa desordenada (camisetas, un cárdigan de punto, una falda de cuadros tartán, calcetines sueltos), cojines empujados hacia un lado. Mesita de noche a la derecha con lámpara mostaza encendida, sobre ella un espejo de mano pequeño y un par de pendientes sueltos. Escritorio al fondo a la derecha con la silla apartada, superficie con una revista abierta y un neceser de maquillaje entreabierto. Ventana al fondo con cortina fina y guirnalda de luces apagada (luz de tarde). Ambiente habitado y personal, luz cálida de la lámpara contrastando con el resto en penumbra, estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 10: Bedroom variation: daytime
**DE DÍA**
Fotografía medio formato con grano, mismo plano general fijo de la habitación desde la esquina, misma composición diagonal: estantería y panel de corcho con las mismas fotos y póster a la izquierda (elementos constantes), cama de madera oscura en el centro con colcha azul verdosa bien hecha y cojines colocados. Mesita de noche a la derecha con la lámpara apagada, sobre ella un despertador y una planta pequeña en maceta. Escritorio al fondo a la derecha con la silla colocada, superficie ordenada: una mochila apoyada contra la pata de la mesa y un cuaderno cerrado. Luz natural fría entrando por la ventana del fondo a través de la cortina fina blanca, guirnalda de luces apagada de día, iluminación general difusa y plana. Ambiente ordenado y tranquilo, tonos azul-grisáceos desaturados, estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico sutil, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 11: Bedroom variation: nighttime rehearsal
**NOCHE DE ENSAYO (escritorio en uso)**
Fotografía medio formato con grano, mismo plano general fijo de la habitación desde la esquina, misma composición diagonal, estantería y panel de corcho con las mismas fotos y póster a la izquierda (elementos constantes). Escena nocturna: la lámpara de la mesita encendida junto con un flexo de escritorio también encendido a la derecha, iluminando papeles con anotaciones y tachones esparcidos sobre la mesa (letra de una canción escrita a mano), un móvil apoyado en pie contra unos libros como si grabara, silla del escritorio ligeramente girada. Mesita de noche con solo la lámpara y un vaso de agua. Cama con la colcha azul verdosa sin hacer del todo. Ventana al fondo oscura con la guirnalda de luces encendida tenuemente. Dos fuentes de luz cálida puntual (lámpara de mesita y flexo del escritorio) contra el resto de la habitación en sombras frías, ambiente de concentración nocturna, estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico marcado, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
Prompt 12: Bedroom variation: night
**DE NOCHE**
Fotografía medio formato con grano, mismo plano general fijo de la habitación desde la esquina, misma composición diagonal, estantería y panel de corcho con las mismas fotos y póster a la izquierda (elementos constantes). Ventana al fondo completamente oscura, cortina fina apenas visible, guirnalda de luces con bombillas encendida sobre la ventana. Cama en el centro con la colcha azul verdosa colocada pero algo removida, como recién usada. Mesita de noche a la derecha con la lámpara mostaza encendida como fuente principal, sobre ella unos auriculares y un vaso vacío. Escritorio al fondo a la derecha en penumbra, silla vacía, superficie casi despejada salvo una lámpara de escritorio apagada. Ambiente íntimo y solitario, alto contraste entre luz cálida puntual y sombras frías, estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico marcado, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
3. Design recurring props before generating the action
The audition introduces a different visual world: a red backdrop, reflective stage floor, judges’ table, and the illuminated “THE SPOTLIGHT” sign. Harder, warmer lighting shifts the mood from private rehearsal to public exposure.
The flyer connects those two worlds. It appears in the bedroom and returns as Luca approaches the audition, so its design needs to remain recognizable.
For Out Loud, the flyer began with a Magnific stock template, edited in Designer. Prepare your final wording, colors, and layout before using a graphic as a video reference. For details that need exact lettering, plan the finished graphic in advance and composite it in post where needed.
Establish the relationship between the venue’s exterior and interior, too. Choose references that feel like parts of the same building and production.
Prompt 13: Establish the talent-show studio
Fotógrafo profesional de localizaciones cinematográficas en 2026, ambientación británica de 2010: interior de un plató de televisión profesional de tamaño medio, con aspecto de producción televisiva establecida (no un centro cívico reconvertido, sino un estudio de grabación real), visto desde el fondo de la zona de público. Estructura de trusses metálicos de gran escala con múltiples focos de teatro y paneles LED colgados en lo alto, iluminación escénica compleja y bien resuelta con varios haces de luz dura y algo de humo/haze atmosférico controlado. Al fondo, un panel decorativo de fondo de mayor producción con el rótulo "THE SPOTLIGHT" en formato marquesina iluminada con bombillas @Flyer , acabado pulido y profesional propio de una cadena nacional de televisión de la época, con calidad de diseño alta aunque manteniendo la estética británica de 2010. Delante del escenario, una mesa de jueces con acabado elegante (superficie lacada o cristal, iluminación de acento integrada). Los tres jueces @JURADO_1 @JURADO_2 @JURADO_3 sentados a la mesa están de espaldas a la cámara/público, mirando hacia el escenario vacío frente a ellos, donde se colocará el participante. Suelo de escenario oscuro, pulido y muy reflectante, pasillo central alfombrado en rojo de calidad entre amplias filas de butacas de público llenas hasta el fondo, siluetas de un público numeroso en primer plano a ambos lados del pasillo, desenfocadas y en penumbra, sensación de aforo grande y lleno. Ambiente oscuro en la sala salvo por la iluminación escénica de alta gama, contraste alto entre la zona iluminada y la audiencia en sombra, sensación de producción televisiva de prime time, no de evento local. Estética cinematográfica realista, grano fotográfico de 16mm, tonos fríos en el público y luz cálida/dura de alta calidad en el escenario, sin texto, sin logos, sin marcas visibles.
4. Generate cinematic sequences with Seedance 2.5 Draft
The visual direction for Out Loud combines a 16mm-inspired texture with restrained camera work: organic grain, subtle halation, muted colors, and small movements within the frame.
The early scenes use cool blue-gray tones. Onstage, the lighting becomes warmer and harsher. Repeating those directions across the prompts helps establish a shared visual language.
Performance direction is just as specific. Instead of asking for a character to “look nervous,” describe the action that reveals it: fingers tightening around a flyer, a small shift of weight, or eyes scanning an unseen audience.
Work one scene at a time
Attach the approved references, generate a scene or manageable group of shots, and review the result before expanding the sequence. Check the performance alongside the face, clothing, props, and environment.
If one action is difficult to control, isolate it as an insert. A jacket being zipped or a date being marked can be generated separately and placed where the edit needs it.
The prompts request 21:9 composition with space for a final crop. Protect the subject when framing, and apply the intended crop in the edit. Use the shot durations as pacing targets within the generation settings available to you.
Start with the flyer and rehearsal sequence
The rehearsal prompts build confidence over time. Luca sings tentatively, practices with a lyric sheet, falters, and starts again. Changes in clothing and room lighting help those moments read as different sessions.
Prompt 14: Place the flyer on the desk
Character: @LUCA_CASA
Location: desk corner of her room @Creation_#38 @HAB_DIA_ORDENADA
Flyer: @Flyer
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. hand camera, high angle shot looking down from the corner of the desk, 50mm equivalent lens, no camera movement. A wooden desk surface, empty of the flyer — a notebook, a couple of pens, 2 wired headphones, a desk lamp casting soft cold light. After 2 seconds, a hand of Luca @LUCA_CASA and forearm enter the frame from off-screen, holding a small A5-sized flyer @Flyer . The hand places the flyer down on the desk with a quick, deliberate motion — not gentle or lingering, a sharp intentional placement — then withdraws off-screen immediately. Do not show Luca's face — only arm, hand, and paper. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade, low contrast, natural muted lighting, no music, atmospheric quiet. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. No text, no logos, no visible brand names on any object.
Prompt 15: Build the rehearsal montage
**SHOT 1 (3s):**
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade throughout, low contrast, natural muted lighting, no exaggerated vintage look. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. A sequence of five consecutive static shots, hard cuts between each, no camera movement within any shot except where noted. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere. The @Flyer is always on the desk.
Character: @LUCA_CASA
Location: @HAB_DIA_ORDENADA
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**SHOT 2 (3s):** Static locked-off camera, front-facing medium shot, 50mm equivalent lens. A tidy teenage bedroom in cold morning light. The character stands in front of a mirror, holding a hairbrush up to their mouth like a microphone, singing along with shy, playful small movements — swaying slightly, small embarrassed half-smile, tentative unpracticed gestures. Room orderly and clean, cold blue-toned morning light. The @Flyer is always on the desk.
Character: @LUCA_ROSA
Location: @HAB_NOCHE_ORDENADA
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**SHOT 3 (3s):** Static locked-off camera, wide side-on general shot, 35mm equivalent lens. A different day — the bedroom now shows small changes in small objects and lighting, still cold-toned. The character sits on the bed, wired headphones on, reading a handwritten lyric sheet, tapping a foot lightly to keep rhythm, head bobbing subtly. The @Flyer is always on the desk.
Character: @LUCA_VERDE
Location: @HAB_DIA_CAMA DESHEC…
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**SHOT 4 (3s):** Static locked-off camera, 50mm equivalent lens. The character stands singing near the desk, heavy rain visible against the window behind them. Posture more confident than before, one hand making a small, contained expressive gesture as they sing. Grey wet afternoon light through the glass. The @Flyer is always on the desk.
Character: @LUCA_CASA
Location: @HAB_DIA_ORDENADA
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**SHOT 5 (4s):** Static locked-off camera, medium shot framed from the doorway looking into the room, 50–65mm equivalent lens. Night — the character is lit primarily by a warm desk lamp, the room now visibly messier than in earlier shots. They stumble on a line while singing, lower their gaze, take a breath, and start again — three simple beats: sing, falter, restart. Warm lamp light against cool shadow. The @Flyer is always on the desk.
Character: @LUCA_CORTO
Location: @HAB_DIA_DESORDENADA
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**SHOT 6 (5s):** Static locked-off camera with a slow, deliberate push-in, 85mm equivalent lens. Close frontal shot. The character sings with eyes closed, fully committed, quiet emotional intensity building. This is the hero shot of the rehearsal sequence — clean, uncluttered performance, no overlays or graphic elements in frame (those are added in post-production).
End of multishot sequence. Maintain consistent bedroom geometry and facial/character continuity across all five shots despite lighting and minor object changes. Do not describe or generate any specific clothing — wardrobe will be applied via reference image in post. The @Flyer is always on the desk.
Character: @LUCA_CORSE
Location: @HAB_NOCHE_DESORDENA…
Build the audition-day sequence
These prompts move from preparation to the journey and arrival. The standalone calendar, jacket, and exterior prompts offer alternate ways to build individual moments within the larger sequence.
Prompt 16: Calendar insert: standalone version
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade throughout, low contrast, natural muted lighting, overcast dry weather — no rain, no wet surfaces, no umbrellas on any character. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. A sequence of consecutive static shots, hard cuts between each, no camera movement except where noted. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere. Do not describe or generate any specific clothing — wardrobe will be applied via reference image in post.
SHOT 7 (3s) — NUEVO: Static locked-off camera, close detail shot, 65mm equivalent lens, straight-on framing. A wall calendar @Image_Generator_#7 pinned above the desk. A hand reaches into frame and circle the 12th with a circle, then withdraws. No face visible.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (hands only)
Location: @Image_Generator_#7
Prompt 17: Audition day: preparation, bus journey and arrival
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade throughout, low contrast, natural muted lighting, overcast dry weather — no rain, no wet surfaces, no umbrellas on any character. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. A sequence of consecutive static shots, hard cuts between each, no camera movement except where noted. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere. Do not describe or generate any specific clothing — wardrobe will be applied via reference image in post. The A5-size flyer @Flyer is a burgundy/red design with gold stars and marquee-style lettering (user-provided, composited exactly as-is — do not regenerate its graphics or typography).
SHOT 7 (3s) — NUEVO: Static locked-off camera, close detail shot, 65mm equivalent lens, straight-on framing. A wall calendar @CALENDAR_STILL pinned above the desk, days crossed out one by one in pen up through February 11th, the 12th circled or marked distinctly — today is the audition day. A hand reaches into frame and crosses off the 11th with a final stroke, then withdraws. No face visible.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (hands only)
Location: @CALENDAR_STILL
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Static locked-off camera, close detail shot, 65mm equivalent lens. Tight framing on the character's torso and hands, no face visible. Hands zip up a jacket, gripping the zipper pull and drawing it upward in one smooth, deliberate motion from chest height to the collar. Focus on the texture of the jacket fabric and the mechanical detail of the zipper closing. Quiet, focused, unhurried gesture — a small ritual of getting ready.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO @LUCA_AUDICIÓN
Location: @HAB_DIA_ORDENADA
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SHOT 9 (3s): Static locked-off camera, low front angle, 65mm equivalent lens. The character ties their shoelaces sitting on the edge of the bed, the backpack already on both shoulders, then rises out of frame upward — face not required in shot, focus on hands, shoes, backpack straps, and floor.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO @LUCA_AUDICIÓN
Location: @HAB_DIA_ORDENADA
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SHOT 10 (4s): Static wide establishing shot, no main character yet, 35mm equivalent lens. A small northern English town street: dry brick buildings, overcast grey sky (no rain), modest shopfronts with the name "Leeds United", period-appropriate signage and architecture (2010, nothing anachronistic). An old bus passes through frame left to right at a natural steady speed. No umbrellas, no wet pavement.
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SHOT 11 (3s): Static camera, very stable handheld-on-shoulder feel (minimal movement), close profile shot from the adjacent bus seat, 85mm equivalent lens. The character sits with the backpack on their lap, arms wrapped around it, looking out through the bus window, faint reflection blending with passing houses outside. Dry window, no condensation or rain streaks — overcast light only.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO
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SHOT 12 (2s): Static camera, close shot from across the aisle, 85mm equivalent lens. A mother and her young son seated together glance toward the character — not openly hostile, but a quick up-and-down look from the mother, the boy following her gaze curiously, then both turn back to face forward. Subtle, understated, over almost as soon as it happens.
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SHOT 13 (2s): Static camera, close shot from a different angle across the aisle, 85mm equivalent lens. An older man seated nearby also glances toward the character a beat after the mother and son — the same kind of quick, judgmental once-over, then he too looks away, back to his own business.
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SHOT 14 (2s): Static camera, reverse angle close shot on the character's face, 85mm equivalent lens. She notices the glances from the corner of her eye, tightens her grip slightly on the backpack, turns her face back toward the window, expression carefully neutral.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO
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SHOT 15 (4s): Static wide shot, slight low angle, 35mm equivalent lens. The character arrives at a municipal theatre/civic center converted into a small TV set, backpack visible on their shoulders. Other contestants and family members wait outside, dry pavement, overcast sky, no umbrellas anywhere, "The Spotlight" event signage visible in the background (generic, non-legible design — final signage composited in post). The character can be shown from behind or small within the frame.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO
Prompt 18: Jacket insert: expanded version
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade throughout, low contrast, natural muted lighting. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere.
Static locked-off camera, close detail shot, 65mm equivalent lens. Tight framing on the character's chest, shoulders and hands, no face visible. The character is wearing a plain basic white t-shirt. Hands pick up a jacket from off-frame and pull it on over the shoulders one arm at a time, settling it into place across the chest, then grip the zipper pull at the base and draw it upward in one continuous, deliberate motion from chest height to the collar. Clear visible progression: white t-shirt fully exposed at the start, jacket going on, zipper closing at the end. Focus on the texture of the white cotton fabric transitioning to the jacket fabric, and the mechanical detail of the zipper teeth closing.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO @LUCA_AUDICIÓN
Location: @HAB_DIA_ORDENADA
Prompt 19: Venue exterior: standalone version
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade, low contrast, overcast dry weather — no rain, no wet surfaces, no umbrellas on any character. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere except the illuminated "THE SPOTLIGHT" marquee sign, which must be reproduced exactly as the provided reference (bulb-lit lettering, tiered marquee shape) — do not regenerate its typography or add any other posters, flyers, or signage on the building.
Static wide shot, slight low angle, 35mm equivalent lens, no camera movement. Exterior of a plain 1970s-style brick civic center/community hall converted into a small TV studio for the day, flat overcast grey sky, dry pavement. A modest covered entrance porch with a single door @Image_Generator_#9 , the illuminated "THE SPOTLIGHT" @logo marquee sign mounted above or beside the entrance as the only signage on the building — no other posters, flyers, or additional branding anywhere on the walls. A small queue of 5-6 contestants and accompanying family members waits near the entrance, some standing in loose conversation, others already filing through the door, all in dry ordinary clothing, no umbrellas. The main character walks toward the entrance from the foreground, seen from behind or at a small scale within the wide frame, backpack visible on her shoulders, approaching the queue.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (seen from behind or small in frame)
Location: exterior del centro cívico reconvertido en plató
Direct tension through hands, eyes, and reactions
The waiting room and stage entrance narrow the focus: the participant sticker, a folded flyer, careful footsteps, nervous hands, and an extreme close-up of Luca’s eyes.
The audience sequence uses another pattern. An adult reacts, a child watches, and the child repeats the behavior. The order of those actions carries the idea.
Prompt 20: Participant sticker and waiting room
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Cold desaturated blue-grey color grade throughout, low contrast, natural muted lighting. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere. Do not describe or generate any specific clothing — wardrobe fully controlled via the @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO reference assets.
**SHOT 16 (3s):** Static locked-off camera, close detail shot, 65mm equivalent lens. A staff member's hand (only hand visible, not the person) presses a small paper participant number "029" sticker onto the character's jacket, smoothing it down with a thumb. No face visible, no legible number on the sticker — plain paper placeholder, number added in post.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (torso only)
Location: pasillo del teatro
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Static locked-off camera, medium frontal shot, very slow almost imperceptible dolly-in, 65mm equivalent lens. The character waits alone in a modest waiting room/holding area — not a corridor, but a slightly larger space: a few rows of plastic stacking chairs along one wall, a folding table with paper cups and a water jug in the background, fluorescent overhead lighting, plain institutional walls in a dull cream or pale grey tone, a noticeboard with unreadable flyers pinned to it out of focus in the background. Se mueve y mira hacia los lados un poco nerviosa, holding the folded flyer tightly between both hands, knuckles slightly tense, gaze fixed forward, occasional small shift of weight from one foot to the other. In the background, softly out of focus, 3 to 4 other contestants and a couple of accompanying family members move through the space at different moments — one crossing left to right, two others chatting briefly near the table, another sitting down with a parent — natural, staggered, non-choreographed movement to suggest a busy but low-key waiting area, none of them interacting with the main character.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO
Location: sala de espera del teatro (waiting room, not corridor)
Prompt 21: Stage entrance: four-shot sequence
Shot on 16mm analog film, organic visible grain, subtle halation on highlights, near-imperceptible frame instability, no exaggerated vintage filter look. Color grade shifts here from the cold blue-grey of the earlier sequences to the harder, warmer, slightly saturated stage lighting described below. 21:9 panoramic framing, protect center and edges for final crop. No text, no logos, no visible brand names anywhere except the illuminated "THE SPOTLIGHT" marquee sign mounted center-stage on the red backdrop, which must be reproduced exactly as the provided reference (bulb-lit lettering, tiered marquee shape, warm gold glow, star motif) — do not regenerate its typography or add any other signage. A sequence of four consecutive shots, hard cuts between each, duration and tension escalating shot by shot toward the final extreme close-up.
SHOT A (5s) — Plano general de la entrada: Slow zoom wide shot filmed from the back of the audience, centered on the aisle, 35mm equivalent lens, no camera movement. Full view of the set as established: black truss rigging overhead with multiple spotlights casting angled beams through light haze, a solid red backdrop wall with star motifs and the glowing "THE SPOTLIGHT" sign centered above a low black stage with reflective floor, a red carpeted aisle running down the center between packed rows of seated audience members (silhouetted, out of focus, dark). At the foot of the stage, the three judges sit at a long table with their backs to camera, facing the stage. The character enters from the right side of the stage (screen-right), stepping into the lit performance area and walking toward a mark near the center, backpack no longer visible. Both the judges and the audience show ordinary small movements in their seats, some turning their heads slightly toward the entering figure. Hard warm spotlights on the stage floor, dark cool tones in the audience area, faint haze in the light beams.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (entering from stage right, seen from behind/side as she walks in)
Judges (backs to camera, seated at table): @JURADO_1 @JURADO_2 @JURADO_3
Location: @ESCENARIO
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SHOT B (3s) — Plano detalle de los pies: Static locked-off camera, low detail shot at floor level, 85mm equivalent lens, no camera movement. Close on the character's shoes and lower legs, walking across the dark reflective stage floor toward the mark, each footstep landing deliberately, the reflection of the overhead spotlights sliding across the glossy black floor with each step. Sound of footsteps implied through visual weight and pacing — slightly slower and more careful than a natural stride, betraying nerves.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (feet/legs only)
Location: @ESCENARIO
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SHOT C (3s) — Plano detalle de las manos: Static locked-off camera, extreme close-up detail shot, 100mm equivalent lens, no camera movement. Close on both hands at her sides, se toca las manos con nerviosismo. Hard spotlight catching the tension in the skin and tendons. No face, no background context — isolated entirely on the hands.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO (hands only)
Location: @ESCENARIO
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SHOT D (4s) — Primerísimo primer plano de los ojos: Static locked-off camera, extreme close-up on the character's eyes, tight cropped framing showing only the upper portion of the face — eyes, brow, and a sliver of nose, no more. 100mm equivalent lens, no camera movement. Harsh, slightly unflattering hard overhead spotlight catching the eyes directly, a thin warm rim of red backdrop glow faintly visible at the very edge of frame, the "THE SPOTLIGHT" sign not visible at this scale. Her eyes scan slowly across the unseen audience in front of her, small nervous movement — a natural, unforced shift of gaze from one side to the other, not a fixed stare, small tells of nervousness in the tension around the eyes: eyelids slightly too wide, a subtle tightening at the corners, a single slow blink. Skin texture and eye detail rendered with high realism, shallow depth of field with everything beyond the eyes falling softly out of focus. No visible judges or audience — the extreme closeness excludes them from frame entirely.
Character: @LUCA_AUDICIÓN_VIDEO
Location: @ESCENARIO
Prompt 22: Audience reactions: four-shot sequence
SHOT 20 (6s):
Static locked-off camera, medium close shot from the side, 85mm equivalent lens. A father in his 40s leans slightly toward his young son (around 8-10 years old) seated beside him in the audience. He speaks in a low murmur without turning his head, lip-synced. The boy turns his head to look up at his father as he speaks, listening intently. As soon as the father finishes the line, the boy turns his gaze back toward the stage, giving a small, subtle shake of the head — barely more than a twitch, understated and natural, with a faint tightening around the mouth, nothing exaggerated or performed. Both hold this position for a further 2 seconds, facing the stage in silence.
PADRE (susurrado, EN): "Look at the state of her, honestly..."
Personajes libres: padre + hijo
Location: @img2
SHOT 21 (6s) — SIN DIÁLOGO:
Static locked-off camera, close-up shot, 85mm equivalent lens. A mother in her 40s looks the character up and down with a visible expression of disapproval — a slight downward pull at the corners of the mouth, a small skeptical narrowing of the eyes, restrained and controlled rather than visceral. Her daughter (early teens) sits beside her, watching her mother's face closely as the expression plays out. As her mother's expression settles, the daughter turns her own gaze toward the stage, giving a small, subtle head shake — understated, almost imperceptible, with the faintest hint of a wrinkle at the nose, nothing overplayed. Both hold still for a further 2 seconds, gaze fixed on the stage.
Personajes libres: madre + hija
Location: @img1
SHOT 22 (6s):
Static locked-off camera, close shot, 85mm equivalent lens. An adult woman leans in close to a young girl's ear (around 9 years old) seated next to her, murmuring something, lip-synced. The girl looks up and sideways at the woman while she speaks, listening closely. The moment the woman finishes, the girl turns her face back to the stage, giving a small, subtle shake of the head — natural and understated, a faint tightening around the mouth, not exaggerated. Both remain still, eyes on the stage, for a further 2 seconds before the cut.
ADULTA (susurrado, EN): "Let's see if this girl actually thinks she's going far."
Personajes libres: adulta + niña
Location: @img2
SHOT 23 (7s):
Static locked-off camera, medium shot, very slight slow push-in, 65mm equivalent lens. A father in his 30s-40s sits with two children (around 7 and 10 years old) on either side of him. He mutters under his breath with a small, subtle shake of the head, lip-synced — understated, not exaggerated. Both children turn their heads to look up at him as he speaks. As he finishes, both children turn back toward the stage in near unison, mirroring the same small, subtle head shake as their father, faint and natural, nothing performed. All three hold their position for a further 2 seconds, facing the stage in silence.
PADRE (EN): "what's going on with that hair?"
Personajes libres: padre + 2 niños
Location: @ESCENARIO
5. Adapt the prompts to your own shot list
Use these prompts as a starting point for your own direction. Before generating, make sure each shot gives a clear instruction for the result you want.
- Choose one camera behavior. Where an original prompt combines a fixed camera with a push-in or zoom, select the movement that serves your scene.
- Make text exceptions explicit. If you need a sign or number, distinguish it from instructions that exclude other text. Use a blank surface when adding the design in post.
- Match references to the scene. Check that the attached image has the intended outfit, room state, and lighting, even when an asset’s name suggests something different.
- Clarify the shot list. The rehearsal block includes shared setup directions before its performance shots. List the shots you want explicitly when adapting it.
- Replace incomplete reference labels. Some original bedroom names end in an ellipsis. Link your complete, approved references.
- Keep timing flexible. Split longer sequences into smaller groups when needed, then refine their pace in the edit.
The goal is to give each generation a clear visual and dramatic purpose. Review it against that purpose before deciding what to change.
6. Bring the film together in post-production
After video generation, Out Loud moved through HD conversion in Magnific, post-production in After Effects, and editing in Premiere Pro.
This is where individual performances become a sequence. A glance needs enough time to register. A reaction shot needs to arrive at the right moment. A pause can give the audience room to understand what Luca is experiencing.
Use post-production to make recurring text and graphic elements consistent, including participant numbers and event signage. Shape the music, dialogue, and ambient sound around the emotional rhythm of your cut.
Before export, review the film for character continuity, wardrobe, room layout, props, stage geography, and crop. Watch it once without sound to check whether the gestures and reactions communicate on their own.
Build your next AI film around clear creative decisions
Out Loud brings character design, location development, performance direction, and editing into one filmmaking process. Each reference establishes something the next scene can build on. Each prompt describes a moment that earns its place in the story.
Start with a character and one environment. Develop a short sequence, review what stays consistent, and refine the action before moving on. Use the prompts above to explore how framing, lighting, and small gestures can support your own story.
Written and directed by Cristina Gómez