01 Cinematic

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name: seedance-cinematic description: Generate cinematic film-style video prompts for Seedance 2.0 on Higgsfield. Use whenever the user wants cinematic, film-like, movie-quality, Hollywood-style, dramatic, or professional film-quality AI video. Triggers on: cinematic, film look, movie scene, dramatic lighting, depth of field, lens flare, anamorphic, letterbox, noir, epic, Steadicam, dolly, crane shot, or any cinematic video generation request. Always use this skill even if the user doesn't explicitly say "cinematic" but describes a film-like aesthetic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seedance 2.0 on Higgsfield — Cinematic Film-Style Prompt Generator

Welcome to the ultimate guide for crafting blockbuster-quality video prompts on Seedance 2.0 on Higgsfield. This skill transforms your creative vision into precise, production-grade prompts that generate stunning cinematic sequences.

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What Seedance 2.0 on Higgsfield Accepts

Input Specifications:

• Images: Up to 9 images (reference materials, storyboards, mood boards, character designs, location photos)
• Videos: Up to 3 video clips (existing footage, transitions, motion references)
• Audio: Up to 3 audio files (music tracks, sound effects, dialogue recordings, ambient beds)
• Text: Full prompt description and specifications
• Combined Assets: Maximum 12 total items across all categories
• Output Duration: 4–15 seconds of 720p video with synchronized sound
• Special Syntax: @material[name] references uploaded reference materials within prompts

Output Characteristics:

• High-quality 720p video with full audio integration
• Precise timing synchronization with input audio
• Motion that respects reference materials when provided
• Consistent rendering across sequential requests

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The 2-Second Hook Framework

THE CRITICAL PRINCIPLE: In cinematic storytelling, you have exactly 2 seconds to stop the scroll, catch the eye, and demand sustained attention. This is the difference between viral and invisible.

Why 2 Seconds?

• Neuroscience: Human attention triggers in 0.5–2 seconds at the unconscious level
• Platform Reality: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube shorts all show algorithmic preference for videos that hold viewers past the 2-second mark
• Cinematic Principle: Great films open with impact—think Blade Runner 2049 (neon city glow), Dunkirk (immediate chaos), 1917 (tracking shot tension)
• Retention Metric: Videos that win in the first 2 seconds have 3–5x higher completion rates

The Hook Table: 10+ Cinematic Techniques

| Hook Technique | Cinematic Effect | Prompt Phrasing Template | | ------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Extreme Close-Up Snap to Wide Reveal | Disorientation → context clarity, visual shock | "Open with extreme macro close-up of \[detail: water droplet, dust mote, fabric weave]. At 0.5s, whip cut to extreme wide shot of \[landscape/space]. Contrast ratio 100:1." | | Black Screen to Dramatic Light Burst | Silence then explosion, creates tension release | "Begin in pure black. At 0.8s, explosive light burst from \[direction: top-left corner]. Golden/amber light floods frame in 0.3s. Lens flare blooming across center." | | Reverse Motion That Catches the Eye | Unnatural = immediately interesting to human brain | "Action moves backwards in first 2 seconds: \[object] slides in reverse across frame with momentum. Water droplets float upward. Smoke swirls counterclockwise. Hypnotic, impossible motion." | | Unexpected Scale — Macro Detail of Familiar Object | Cognitive dissonance, viewers lean in to understand | "Extreme macro photography of mundane object: fabric texture, concrete pores, leaf veins, raindrop surface. Treat as vast landscape. Shallow depth of field, cinematic bokeh. Viewer doesn't recognize scale for 2 seconds." | | Silent Beat Then Explosive Sound | Audio contrast creates visceral impact | "First 1.2 seconds: complete silence. No dialogue, no music, minimal ambient. At 1.3s, sudden violent sound: gunshot, explosion, door slam, music drop. Synchronized video cut/freeze/blur at audio moment." | | Extreme Color Shift | Palette punch, immediate visual identity | "Frame opens in cool desaturated blue-grey. At 0.6s, sudden color correction to warm amber-gold or saturated neon. 50% color shift in 0.4s. Creates 'time jump' or 'reality shift' feel." | | Fast Movement Entering Frame | Motion catches peripheral vision, forces eyes to track | "Subject enters frame with high-speed movement: speeding car, sprinting figure, falling object, camera push-in at high velocity. Enter from edge (not center), create leading lines, 3–5 mph equivalent speed." | | Extreme Depth of Field Rack Focus | Draws attention via focus, professional cinema technique | "Two planes of focus: foreground and background both sharp initially. At 1s, focus racking to dramatic foreground (completely blurring background), or vice versa. Shallow depth (f/1.4 cinema equivalent). Creates instant depth." | | Stark Geometric Contrast | Visual tension, compositional power | "Frame composition: extreme geometric contrast in first 2s. Sharp horizontal lines vs vertical elements, or concentric circles vs straight edges. High-contrast lighting emphasizes geometry. Asymmetrical frame." | | Protagonist's Eyes Open/Look | Primal human attention grab | "Close shot of eyes in low-light. At 0.8s, eyes snap open or lock on-camera. Dilating pupil effect optional. Followed by subtle head tilt or eye direction shift. Most primal form of attention capture." | | Disorienting Camera Rotation | Immediate sensory engagement | "Camera tilts, rolls, or rotates rapidly in frame 0–1.5s. 45°–180° rotation. Tilted horizon line. Creates slight vertigo. Stabilizes to level frame at 2s marker. Signals 'something is wrong/happening.'" | | Scale Impossibility (Tiny in Vast or Huge in Small) | Awe or claustrophobia | "Tiny human figure in impossibly vast landscape \[desert, ocean, space]. OR giant object in confined space. Emphasize scale via distance, leading lines, proportion. 5 seconds to realize the scale trick." |

Advanced Hook Stacking

For maximum impact, layer 2–3 hook techniques in the opening 2 seconds:

• Example: "Black screen (silence) + color burst (audio drop) + extreme close-up revealing landscape = triple sensory engagement"
• Example: "Reverse motion (cognitive) + eyes opening (primal) + geometric contrast (compositional) = layered attention capture"

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Cinematic Prompt Philosophy

Camera Language: 15+ Foundational Techniques

1. The Establishing Shot (4–6 seconds)

• Purpose: Ground the viewer in location, mood, scale
• Technique: Wide frame, 2–3 planes of depth, shows environment context
• Prompt phrasing: "Establishing shot: camera positioned 50 feet from subject. Wide focal length equivalent (24–35mm cinema). Pan slowly across landscape revealing scale, depth, three distinct layers: foreground detail, mid-ground interest, background context."

2. The Push-In / Dolly Forward (1–3 seconds)

• Purpose: Increase emotional intimacy, focus attention, building tension
• Technique: Camera moves toward subject steadily, not jerky
• Prompt phrasing: "Camera dolly forward 3 feet at constant speed over 2 seconds. Maintain shallow depth of field. Subject remains centered. Slight lens distortion at frame edges suggesting movement."

3. The Pull-Back / Reveal (1–4 seconds)

• Purpose: Expand context, reveal scale, create 'oh wow' moments
• Technique: Start tight, move backward, environment expands into frame
• Prompt phrasing: "Camera pulls back 20 feet over 3 seconds. Maintain sharp focus throughout. Foreground subject stays anchored, background reveals environmental scale and danger/beauty. Subtle lens breathing."

4. The Whip Pan (0.3–0.6 seconds)

• Purpose: Transition between subjects, create energy, hide cuts
• Technique: Rapid horizontal camera movement, slight motion blur acceptable
• Prompt phrasing: "Whip pan left to right across scene in 0.5 seconds. Motion-blur trails permitted. Subject B comes into sharp focus as camera settles. No jarring stop, smooth deceleration at end."

5. The Parallax / Depth Layer Move (2–4 seconds)

• Purpose: Show depth, reveal 3D space, sophisticated cinema feel
• Technique: Camera movement reveals different depth layers moving at different speeds
• Prompt phrasing: "Camera tilts upward at 2 feet per second. Foreground remains sharp, background moves slower, mid-ground at medium speed. Creates natural parallax. Depth emphasizes scale and location."

6. The Handheld / Steadicam Move (2–6 seconds)

• Purpose: Create intimacy, realism, urgency, or documentary feel
• Technique: Small vibrations, breathing motion, not locked-off rigidity
• Prompt phrasing: "Handheld camera following subject. Micro-vibrations: 0.5–1mm frame jitter. Breathing motion (expand/contract frame 2–3 pixels). Steadicam-like smoothness with human imperfection. NOT locked-off rigid."

7. The Tracking Shot / Follow Cam (3–8 seconds)

• Purpose: Show subject in motion within environment, build narrative
• Technique: Camera moves with subject, maintains consistent framing
• Prompt phrasing: "Camera tracks subject from side profile. Maintain consistent framing: subject at frame-right, environment at frame-left. Move in sync with subject motion at 3 mph equivalent. Background reveals location details as camera moves."

8. The Crane Up / Aerial Rise (3–6 seconds)

• Purpose: Reveal scale, transition to wide view, create majesty
• Technique: Camera rises vertically, maintains focus, shows environment below
• Prompt phrasing: "Camera rises vertically 40 feet over 4 seconds. Subject remains in frame bottom-center initially. Reveals landscape/cityscape as crane rises. Slight tilt down to maintain subject connection."

9. The 360 / Orbital Spin (4–8 seconds)

• Purpose: Show subject from all angles, reveal environment, hypnotic movement
• Technique: Camera orbits around subject, maintains consistent distance
• Prompt phrasing: "Camera orbits 270 degrees around subject over 5 seconds. Maintain constant 10-foot distance. Subject always in frame-center. Reveals background environment as camera rotates. Counterclockwise rotation."

10. The Rack Focus / Focus Breathing (0.5–2 seconds)

• Purpose: Guide attention, reveal depth, professional cinema feel
• Technique: Focus shifts between planes, creates dimensional emphasis
• Prompt phrasing: "Rack focus from foreground (sharp, 2 feet away) to background (sharp, 30 feet away) over 1.5 seconds. Maintain smooth aperture breathing sensation. Middle ground blurs during transition. f/1.4 cinema equivalent."

11. The Dutch Angle / Tilted Horizon (3–8 seconds)

• Purpose: Create unease, tension, psychological discomfort, artistic style
• Technique: Horizon line tilted 15–30 degrees, creates tension without nausea
• Prompt phrasing: "Frame tilted 25 degrees counterclockwise. Horizon line diagonal across frame. Composition emphasizes tilted perspective. Maintain this tilt throughout 5-second clip. Conveys psychological imbalance, danger, or dreamlike state."

12. The Insert / Extreme Close-Up (1–3 seconds)

• Purpose: Show detail, create intimacy, show emotional objects
• Technique: Macro photography feel, fills frame with single detail
• Prompt phrasing: "Extreme close-up of \[object detail]: water droplet, tear, scar, fingerprint, fabric texture. Fills 80% of frame. Shallow depth of field creates bokeh background. Soft focus background, sharp foreground detail."

13. The Over-the-Shoulder Shot (2–4 seconds)

• Purpose: Establish spatial relationship, show interaction, dialogue feel
• Technique: Camera positioned behind character, showing their perspective and other actor
• Prompt phrasing: "Over-the-shoulder framing: camera positioned 2 feet behind character. Partial shoulder/head of foreground character visible frame-left, subject visible frame-right. Maintains spatial relationship clarity. Soft focus on near shoulder."

14. The Bird's Eye / Top-Down Shot (2–5 seconds)

• Purpose: Show layout, create god-like perspective, reveal scale
• Technique: Camera positioned directly above subject/location, looking down
• Prompt phrasing: "Top-down camera position: directly above subject, 15 feet up. Looking straight down at 0-degree angle. Shows spatial layout and surrounding environment. Reveals scale and positioning of elements."

15. The POV / First-Person Shot (2–6 seconds)

• Purpose: Create empathy, immersion, subjectivity
• Technique: Camera positioned at character eye-level, shows their view
• Prompt phrasing: "First-person camera position at eye level. Camera moves as if character walking/moving. Frame jitters slightly with footsteps. Shows environment from subject's perspective. Maintains head-height positioning throughout."

Lighting Theory: 10+ Cinematic Setups

1. Three-Point Lighting (Classic Cinema)

• Key Light: Main bright light at 45° angle, creates primary shadows
• Fill Light: Softer light opposite key, reduces harsh shadow contrast (3:1 ratio)
• Back Light: Light behind subject, separates from background, creates rim
• Prompt Phrasing: "Three-point lighting setup: warm key light at 45° left, soft fill light at 60% intensity right, rim light behind subject at 80% intensity. Shadows on right face side have soft gradation. No hard edges on shadows."

2. Chiaroscuro / High-Contrast Noir

• Theory: Extreme light-dark contrast, minimal mid-tones
• Mood: Danger, mystery, psychological depth
• Prompt Phrasing: "Chiaroscuro lighting: 90% shadow, 10% illumination. Hard-edged light creates stark black-and-white contrast. Single light source (window, lamp) creates deep shadows. Mid-tones nearly absent. Film noir aesthetic."

3. Silhouette Backlighting

• Theory: Subject in complete or near-complete darkness, backlit outline
• Mood: Mystery, power, separation from world
• Prompt Phrasing: "Silhouette lighting: subject completely backlit. Silhouette outline visible against bright background (sunset, window

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Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: charlesdove977
• Source: charlesdove977/UGC-Factory
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.