These 35 prompts are written for MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, a physics-leading 2026 video model, and each follows its native shape: [camera move] + shot size + subject + specific action + setting + lighting/style. Hailuo uses a director model, so the camera instruction goes in square brackets at the very start; you can combine up to three moves and they run in the order written. Paste any prompt as-is and set resolution and duration in the panel — remember 1080p is capped at 6s, while 10s runs at 768p.

Every prompt is complete and grouped into seven sections. Each has a quick note plus a settings suggestion in parentheses. New to the model? Start with how to prompt Hailuo for realistic video or grab the Hailuo prompt cheat sheet.

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Cinematic b-roll

Atmospheric, story-neutral shots for edits and transitions. Each uses one bracketed camera move and rich lighting for a filmic look. For a full set, see Hailuo prompts for cinematic b-roll.

1. Rain-soaked neon crosswalk

[Push in] Wide cinematic shot of a rainy city crosswalk at night, umbrellas passing, puddles reflecting red and cyan neon signs. Slow push toward a glowing storefront. Moody teal-and-magenta lighting, wet asphalt highlights, atmospheric haze, shallow depth of field, filmic grain.

Why it works: A single push-in plus reflective wet surfaces gives Hailuo clean motion cues and stable neon. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

2. Espresso pour macro

[Static shot] Extreme close-up of dark espresso streaming into a white cup, crema swirling on the surface, faint steam rising. Locked-off macro, warm morning light from the left, soft highlights on the ceramic, blurred cafe background, rich golden tones, cozy quiet mood.

Best for: Calm intro b-roll where only the pour and steam should move. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

3. Coastal cliff road drone

[Tracking shot][Pedestal up] Extreme wide aerial of a single car winding along a coastal cliff road, waves breaking on rocks below. Drone tracks the car then rises to reveal the horizon. Golden-hour sunlight, long shadows, sea mist, epic open mood, crisp detail.

Why it works: Two stacked moves — track then rise — read as a deliberate establishing shot; 10s gives the reveal room. (16:9, 768p, 10s)

4. Snowy train window

[Truck left] Medium shot from inside a moving train, a frosted window framing a snowy pine forest sliding past outside. Camera trucks left along the seats. Soft overcast daylight, cool blue tones, condensation on the glass, contemplative quiet mood, gentle motion blur outside.

Best for: Wistful travel sequences and title backdrops. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

5. Neon arcade dolly

[Tracking shot] Medium-wide shot gliding down an aisle of glowing arcade cabinets at night, screens flickering, a lone player in silhouette. Smooth forward tracking move. Saturated pink-and-blue neon, reflective floor, retro cyberpunk mood, shallow depth of field, fine detail.

Why it works: Forward tracking through repeating light sources gives Hailuo strong parallax to render cleanly. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

Product & ad video

Clean, controlled shots that sell one hero object. Hailuo's strong text and logo rendering makes it ideal for packaging. Pair these with Hailuo prompts for product ads.

6. Sneaker turntable studio

[Tracking shot] Product close-up of a white running sneaker on a matte gray pedestal slowly rotating, camera orbiting to match. Clean studio lighting with a soft key and rim light, seamless light-gray backdrop, crisp reflections, premium sportswear mood, sharp material detail.

Best for: A hero rotation that shows every angle. (1:1, 1080p, 6s)

7. Serum drop macro

[Push in] Extreme close-up of a single drop of clear serum falling from a glass dropper and spreading across a glossy surface, ripples radiating out. Slow push toward the impact point. Bright even studio light, soft highlights, clean white background, fresh clinical mood, glossy texture.

Why it works: One drop plus a slow push isolates a texture beat that beauty ads live on. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

8. Smartwatch light sweep

[Push in] Macro product shot of a black smartwatch on a dark reflective surface, its screen lighting up with a crisp weather widget as a sweep of light crosses the glass. Slow push to the face. Dramatic single-source lighting, glints on the metal edges, deep black background, luxurious tech mood.

Best for: Showing an on-screen UI — Hailuo renders small text cleanly. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

9. Cola splash freeze

[Static shot] Close-up of a frosted glass cola bottle as dark liquid splashes upward around it, droplets and ice suspended mid-air. Locked-off frame, high-speed slow motion, bright rim light, cool condensation on the glass, deep red backdrop, refreshing high-energy mood, crisp droplet detail.

Why it works: Hailuo's physics handle suspended liquid and ice with believable weight. (1:1, 1080p, 6s)

10. Headphones logo reveal

[Zoom out] Product shot starting tight on the embossed brand logo of matte-black over-ear headphones, then pulling back to reveal the full pair on a stand. Clean studio lighting, soft reflections on the earcups, minimal dark backdrop, premium audio mood, sharp logo and stitching detail.

Best for: Packaging and logo reveals that lean on clean type. (4:5 or 1:1, 1080p, 6s)

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Characters & people

Faces and figures with believable motion. Hailuo 2.3 nails subtle facial micro-expressions and natural human movement, so these lean into performance.

11. Kung fu master courtyard

[Tracking shot] Wide shot of a kung fu master performing a slow, precise form in a misty stone courtyard at dawn, robe trailing each movement. Camera arcs around him. Soft grey morning light, drifting mist, cinematic muted tones, focused disciplined mood, natural fluid body motion.

Why it works: Martial-arts motion is Hailuo's specialty; a matching orbit keeps the form readable. (16:9, 768p, 10s)

12. Street violinist at dusk

[Push in] Medium shot of a young woman playing violin on a cobblestone street at dusk, bow drawing across the strings, eyes closed in concentration. Slow push toward her face. Warm string-light glow behind her, soft golden bokeh, intimate emotional mood, subtle expressive movement.

Best for: Emotional single-character scenes; add music later since Hailuo is silent. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

13. Barista micro-expression

[Static shot] Close-up portrait of a barista glancing up and breaking into a warm, genuine smile as she hands over a cup. Locked-off frame. Soft window light from the left, warm cafe tones, shallow focus, friendly welcoming mood, natural blinking and subtle facial micro-expressions.

Why it works: Hailuo's micro-expression fidelity makes a static portrait feel alive. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

14. Ballet turn in studio

[Tracking shot] Full-body shot of a ballerina performing a controlled pirouette in a sunlit dance studio, tulle skirt flaring with the spin. Camera orbits slowly to match. Soft directional daylight through tall windows, warm wood floor, elegant graceful mood, realistic fabric and body physics.

Best for: Dance and acrobatics where limb coherence matters. (16:9, 768p, 10s)

15. Fisherman weathered portrait

[Push in] Medium close-up of an old fisherman with a weathered, sun-creased face mending a net on a harbor dock, hands working steadily. Slow push in. Overcast diffused light, cool sea tones, honest documentary mood, sharp detail in skin texture and rope, subtle natural head movement.

Why it works: A calm push over a working portrait shows off Hailuo's skin and hand detail. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

Nature & landscapes

Big, calming environments built on one slow move and natural light. Let the scene's own motion — mist, water, clouds — carry the shot.

16. Misty pine valley

[Pedestal up] Wide landscape of a deep pine valley at sunrise, low mist pooling between the ridges. Camera cranes slowly upward to reveal layered mountains. Cool blue morning light warming toward the peaks, soft god rays through the trees, serene majestic mood, crisp atmospheric depth.

Best for: Meditative openers and desktop-style loops. (16:9, 768p, 10s)

17. Desert dunes at dawn

[Truck right] Extreme wide shot of vast rippled sand dunes at dawn, wind lifting fine sand off the crests. Camera trucks slowly right across the ridgeline. Warm low-angle sunlight, long cool shadows in the troughs, minimalist tranquil mood, sharp texture on the sand ripples.

Why it works: Blowing sand gives steady motion so a slow truck never feels empty. (16:9, 768p, 10s)

18. Bioluminescent shore

[Push in] Wide night shot of gentle waves lapping a beach, glowing blue bioluminescence lighting the foam. Slow push toward the waterline. Deep dark sky with faint stars, cool electric-blue glow, black sand reflecting the light, magical calm mood, detailed shimmering foam.

Best for: Dreamlike, high-contrast nature backdrops. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

19. Cherry blossom river

[Tracking shot] Wide shot drifting along a calm river lined with cherry blossom trees, pink petals falling and floating on the water. Smooth forward tracking move over the surface. Soft spring daylight, warm pastel tones, gentle petal motion, peaceful romantic mood, delicate detail.

Why it works: Falling petals plus drifting water fill the frame with organic motion. (16:9, 768p, 10s)

20. Thunderstorm over plains

[Static shot] Wide landscape of a dark thunderstorm rolling over flat golden plains, a fork of lightning striking the horizon, wind bending the grass. Locked-off frame. Dramatic low storm light, deep grey clouds, warm grass in the foreground, ominous powerful mood, realistic lightning and wind.

Best for: High-drama establishing shots using Hailuo's strong VFX physics. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

Action & physics

Fast subjects, explosions, and stunts where Hailuo's physics engine shines. Keep one main action and use tracking or slow motion for control. More in Hailuo prompts for action and physics.

21. Parkour rooftop leap

[Tracking shot] Wide action shot of a free-runner sprinting and leaping across a gap between two city rooftops at sunset, arms extended mid-air. Camera tracks the jump laterally. Warm golden backlight, long shadows, hazy skyline, adrenaline mood, realistic body physics and momentum.

Why it works: A lateral track keeps the leap readable while Hailuo handles the airborne physics. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

22. Explosion stunt walk

[Truck left] Medium-wide action shot of a stunt performer walking calmly toward camera as a fiery explosion erupts behind them, debris scattering. Camera trucks left with the walk. Harsh orange firelight, thick rolling smoke, dramatic backlight, intense blockbuster mood, realistic explosion and debris physics.

Best for: Cinematic action beats; explosions are a Hailuo strength. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

23. Breakdancer power move

[Tracking shot] Full-body shot of a breakdancer spinning into a windmill power move on a concrete plaza, legs sweeping the air. Camera orbits low around them. Warm late-day sun, long shadows, urban energetic mood, slow motion, realistic limb momentum and fabric motion.

Why it works: Acrobatic body motion plus a low orbit is exactly what Hailuo renders best. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

24. Rally car gravel drift

[Tracking shot] Wide action shot of a rally car drifting around a gravel forest bend, dust and stones spraying from the tires. Camera sweeps alongside the car. Overcast flat light, damp green forest, kicked-up dust cloud, high-energy motorsport mood, realistic suspension and debris physics.

Best for: Motorsport shots where flying debris sells the speed. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

25. Skateboard slow-mo flip

[Tracking shot] Low-angle medium shot of a skateboarder landing a kickflip on a sunlit plaza, the board spinning under their feet. Camera tracks the trick from below. Warm golden-hour light, long shadows, cool street mood, slow motion on the board rotation, realistic contact and momentum.

Why it works: Slow motion plus a low tracking angle makes one trick feel cinematic and stable. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

Vertical social (9:16)

Thumb-stopping vertical clips for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok. Set 9:16 in text-to-video, or match a vertical source image. For a full library, see Hailuo prompts for social media.

26. Outfit reveal

[Tracking shot] Full-body vertical shot of a stylish person walking confidently toward camera down a sunlit city street, coat flowing with each step. Camera trucks backward to keep them centered. Bright overcast light, crisp fashion-editorial tones, confident mood, shallow background blur, natural stride.

Best for: Fashion and lifestyle hooks in the first second. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

27. Latte art pour

[Static shot] Top-down vertical close-up of a barista pouring steamed milk into espresso, a rosetta pattern forming on the surface. Locked-off frame. Bright even food-styling light, warm crema tones, clean marble counter, satisfying craft mood, smooth realistic liquid motion.

Why it works: A top-down static frame with one pouring action is a proven vertical format. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

28. Dance hook

[Tracking shot] Full-body vertical shot of a dancer nailing a sharp choreographed combo in a neon-lit studio, hair and clothing snapping with each move. Camera orbits slightly to match. Saturated pink-and-blue neon, glossy floor reflection, vibrant high-energy mood, realistic body and fabric motion.

Best for: Loopable, high-energy vertical content built on Hailuo's motion strength. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

29. Gadget unbox

[Push in] Vertical close-up of hands lifting the lid off a premium box to reveal a glowing gadget inside, soft light spilling out. Slow push toward the reveal. Clean bright studio light, minimal pastel backdrop, satisfying reveal mood, crisp product detail, natural hand movement.

Why it works: A single lift-and-reveal fits the vertical unboxing trope perfectly. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

30. Night market POV

[Tracking shot] First-person vertical POV walking forward through a lantern-lit night market, food stalls and steam on either side, crowds passing. Steady forward move with gentle head-bob. Warm mixed lantern light, glowing bokeh, immersive lively mood, realistic crowd and steam motion.

Best for: Immersive travel Reels; 10s at 768p gives the walk room. (9:16, 768p, 10s)

Abstract & artistic

Stylized, loopable clips for backgrounds, transitions, and visualizers. These lean on Hailuo's fluid physics and one clean camera move.

31. Liquid ink bloom

[Push in] Extreme close-up of deep blue and magenta ink blooming and swirling through clear water, tendrils unfurling in slow motion. Slow push toward the densest bloom. Dark background, soft rim light catching the ink, dreamy hypnotic mood, high detail, realistic fluid diffusion.

Best for: Loopable backgrounds and music visualizers. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

32. Kinetic paper origami

[Tracking shot] Medium shot of colorful paper folding itself into an origami crane on a clean desk, creases forming in smooth stop-motion. Camera arcs slowly around the paper. Soft even studio light, pastel backdrop, playful crafty mood, satisfying precise motion, crisp paper texture.

Why it works: Self-folding paper showcases Hailuo's control over structured, physical motion. (1:1, 1080p, 6s)

33. Neon particle portrait

[Zoom in] Medium shot of a human face formed from thousands of glowing cyan particles drifting in dark space, features shifting subtly as particles flow. Slow zoom toward the eyes. Deep black background, electric cyan-and-violet glow, futuristic ethereal mood, fine particle detail, smooth flowing motion.

Best for: Tech intros and title cards. (16:9, 1080p, 6s)

34. Glass fractal loop

[Zoom out] Extreme close-up of an endlessly unfolding glass fractal refracting rainbow light, geometric facets rotating outward. Slow continuous zoom out. Clean gradient background, prismatic highlights, mesmerizing seamless mood, sharp reflective detail, smooth looping rotation.

Why it works: A steady zoom out over rotating geometry gives a clean, loopable abstract. (1:1, 1080p, 6s)

35. Smoke silhouette dance

[Static shot] Medium shot of a dancer's silhouette formed entirely from curling white smoke against a black backdrop, the figure flowing through a graceful movement. Locked-off frame. Single hard backlight, high contrast, elegant mysterious mood, realistic smoke turbulence, soft dissolving edges.

Best for: Moody transitions and artistic openers. (9:16, 1080p, 6s)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hailuo generate audio?

No. Hailuo 2.3 outputs silent video, unlike Veo or Sora. Add music, dialogue, and sound effects in an editor after you export the clip.

Should I render at 768p or 1080p in Hailuo?

Use 1080p for hero and client work, but note 1080p is capped at 6 seconds. Choose 768p when you need a full 10-second clip or want faster, cheaper drafts.

Should I pick 6s or 10s clips?

Use 6s for punchy product, social, and single-action shots; it is also the only length available at 1080p. Use 10s at 768p when a move needs room to breathe, such as drone reveals or slow tracking b-roll.

How do I control the camera in Hailuo?

Hailuo uses a director model. Put camera instructions in square brackets at the very start of the prompt, such as [Push in], [Pan left], or [Tracking shot]. You can combine up to three, and they run in the order written.

Is Hailuo free to use?

Hailuo offers free daily credits to start, with paid plans for higher volume, faster queues, and 1080p output. The exact allowance changes, so check the current pricing in the app.

Text-to-video or image-to-video in Hailuo?

Text-to-video defaults to 16:9 and also supports 9:16 and 1:1. Image-to-video follows the source image's aspect ratio and holds identity and layout better, so use it for consistent characters and products. The Fast variant is image-to-video focused.

How long should a Hailuo prompt be?

Aim for roughly 40 to 60 words. Follow the shape: bracketed camera move, then shot size, subject, one specific action, setting, and lighting or style. Concise and concrete beats long and vague.

What is Hailuo 2.3 best at?

Physics and human motion. Hailuo 2.3 excels at martial arts, dancing, and acrobatics, realistic explosions and VFX, subtle facial micro-expressions, strong prompt adherence, and clean text and logo rendering.

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