These are fill-in-the-blank Vidu Q2 templates: reusable skeletons where every [bracketed] part is a slot you swap for your own scene. Each one encodes the formula Vidu rewards — [subject + appearance] → [one action] → [explicit camera move] → [setting] → [lighting] → [mood] — so you keep the structure and change only the words. Copy a template, replace the brackets, delete the brackets, and generate. Keep it to one continuous action and roughly 25 to 60 words.
Under each template is a Settings note. Resolution, aspect ratio, length and movement amplitude are app controls in Vidu, not inline parameters — set them in the interface, never type them into the prompt box. For 38 already-filled examples see the best Vidu prompts, keep the Vidu prompt cheat sheet open for the camera-move and amplitude tables, and read how to prompt Vidu for realistic video for the reasoning behind each slot.
Cinematic b-roll templates
Establishing shots hinge on the camera move, so put one explicit move in every skeleton and keep the scene simple. Fill the [subject], [setting] and [light] slots, then hold amplitude low so Vidu renders the move steady.
1. Aerial reveal
A wide [landscape or location], [one or two atmospheric details such as drifting fog or clouds], slow aerial drone [push forward / rising pull-back] over the [terrain], soft [time of day] light breaking on the horizon, cinematic color grade, [calm / epic] mood.Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: swap the two bracketed slots for your location and light, keep one drone move — this is Vidu's strongest reveal.
2. Slow push-in mood shot
[A close or medium view of a single focal object or place], [one small drifting motion such as rising steam or falling leaves], slow steady push-in, [warm / cool] [light source] light, shallow depth of field, [mood] and quiet, [optional: ambient sound].Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: fill the focal object and its one small motion; add a [sound/ambience] phrase to trigger Vidu's 48kHz synced audio.
3. Time-lapse establisher
A [wide scene] transitioning from [start state] to [end state], [what changes over time — lights turning on, sky darkening], slow time-lapse with a gentle push-in toward [the anchor element], [color] gradient sky, cinematic and polished.Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [auto]. How to use: the [start state]→[end state] pair tells Vidu what to animate while the camera stays calm; keep one anchor element for the eye.
People & motion templates
Vidu holds a single figure in motion — and their expression — far better than a crowd. Describe one person, give them one clear action, and let the [camera move] carry the shot.
4. Single figure, one action
A [person with appearance and clothing] [one clear action] in [setting], [explicit camera move — tracking / push-in / orbit], [lighting] light, shallow focus, [mood] mood, [optional: sound].Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small–medium]. How to use: this is the core people skeleton — one action only; raise amplitude to medium for a livelier stride and pair it with a definite move.
5. Hands / craft close-up
[A craftsperson's] hands [performing one contained task — pouring, shaping, assembling] with [the material or object], [small secondary detail such as steam or glistening water], slow [push-in / orbit] on the hands, warm natural [window] light, calm focused craft mood, fine detail.Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: keep the action small and contained so a slow move keeps the hands sharp; swap the task and material for your craft.
6. Tracking movement shot
A [person] [moving action — jogging, walking, cycling] along [a path or route] at [time of day], [one body detail in motion such as hair or breath], tracking [side / behind] shot moving with them at a steady pace, [warm backlight / directional] light, [energetic / motivational] feel.Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [medium]. How to use: name the track direction (side or behind) so the camera keeps pace; medium amplitude adds life without wobble.
Product & ad templates
Center the product, keep the background clean, and pick one controlled move — a slow rotation or a macro push reads as premium. Hold amplitude at small so the product never warps.
7. Rotating product hero
A [product with material and color] on a [clean surface or gradient background], [one subtle background element such as drifting mist or light particles], slow 360-degree rotation of the product, elegant studio lighting with a bright rim highlight on the edges, luxury commercial look, crisp reflections.Settings: Vidu Q2 Pro · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: a single-axis rotation on a clean set is the classic hero move; describe the product's material precisely so reflections read right.
8. Macro splash / pour
[A product or liquid] [action — splashing, pouring, dripping] in slow motion, [what the motion does — droplets crowning, bubbles rising], [tracking macro / locked] shot, punchy directional light, high-contrast commercial color, crisp frozen [droplets], [dark / clean] studio background, [optional: sound].Settings: Vidu Q2 Pro · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small–medium]. How to use: "slow motion" plus a macro framing sells the splash; keep amplitude small for a locked pour, medium for an energetic splash.
9. Floating product on gradient
A [product] floating and slowly rotating above [a box / surface], soft particles of light drifting around it, clean gradient studio background from [color] to [color], crisp rim lighting on [the key surfaces], modern premium [tech / beauty] commercial feel.Settings: Vidu Q2 Pro · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: a floating slow spin on a gradient set is a reliable luxury look; drifting light adds life without risking the product shape.
Anime & stylized templates
Anime is Vidu's home turf. Name the exact style plus line weight and shading, keep one character in frame, and add a camera move for energy. Vidu also handles a short multi-shot script in one prompt.
10. Single anime character beat
A [young anime character with hair color and outfit] [small action such as turning toward camera or hair swaying] in [setting] at [time of day], slow push-in on [their face], [warm / cool] light and [shadow detail], [named style — Makoto Shinkai-inspired / cel-shaded], crisp clean line art, [mood].Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [auto]. How to use: give one small motion (swaying hair) and keep the face calm; naming the style and line weight is what locks the look.
11. Stylized action shot
A [character] [dynamic action — riding, drawing a weapon, leaping] through [energetic setting], [environmental motion such as light trails or petals], dynamic [tracking / low-angle push-in] shot, [bold cel-shaded / painterly] anime style with [thick outlines / flat shading], high energy, motion blur, [optional: sound].Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [medium–large]. How to use: pair large amplitude with one clear alongside or low-angle move so the action stays fast and directed.
12. Multi-shot anime script
Anime scene, [color palette], clean line art. Shot 1: [character] [one action] in [setting]. Shot 2: close-up of [their face / a detail] as [one beat happens]. Shot 3: [character] [final action] as [environmental motion]. Smooth cuts between shots, cinematic.Settings: Vidu Q2 · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [medium]. How to use: Vidu handles a simple Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 script — keep each shot to one action so the tiny storyboard stays coherent.
Reference-to-video templates
This is Vidu's signature mode: upload up to seven reference images and Vidu fuses them into one clip. Name which image each element is from, describe one shared interaction, and always end with the identity-lock line. See the full reference-to-video pack.
13. Character meets element (multi-image)
Using the reference images, the [subject] from image 1 [one shared action] with the [second subject] from image 2 in the [setting] from image 3, [explicit camera move], [lighting], cinematic [mood], keep each character consistent with its reference image.Settings: Vidu Q2 Reference-to-Video · 3 reference images · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [medium]. How to use: label every element with the image it comes from and keep the closing lock line verbatim — that is what fuses unrelated references.
14. Brand character + product (multi-image)
Using the reference images, the [mascot or model] from image 1 [interacts with — holds up, wears, presents] the [product] from image 2, [clean / lifestyle] background, slow push-in on the product, [upbeat commercial] lighting, keep the [character] and the [product] exactly consistent with their reference images.Settings: Vidu Q2 Reference-to-Video · 2 reference images · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: for branded ads where the character and packaging must match every time; the lock line keeps the label and face true.
15. Locked character in a new world
Using the reference image, the [character] from the reference [explores / reacts to] the [new setting] around them, [one reaction such as looking around in wonder], slow tracking shot following just behind, [mood] cinematic light, keep the character's face, hair and outfit consistent with the reference image.Settings: Vidu Q2 Reference-to-Video · 1 reference image · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [medium]. How to use: one locked character plus a described new world is the simplest reliable reference-to-video setup — describe the world, not the face.
Image-to-video & start-end templates
These animate a still you upload. Describe only the motion to add and lock the look — Vidu keeps the frame and moves it. The last template uses start-and-end-frame mode to fill the transition between two frames.
16. Portrait / photo comes to life
Bring this [portrait / photo] to life: [the subject] [small natural motions — blinks, soft smile, slight head turn], [environmental motion such as hair or breeze moving slightly], keep the face, lighting and background identical to the photo, slow subtle push-in, natural and realistic.Settings: Vidu Q2 Image-to-Video · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: name only small, natural motions and keep the "identical" lock line so the face never distorts; low amplitude preserves likeness.
17. Landscape parallax animation
Animate this [landscape / scene] with gentle parallax: [sky layer motion — clouds drifting], [water or reflection motion], [foreground motion — grass or leaves swaying], a slow cinematic push-in adds depth, keep every element exactly as in the image, calm and alive.Settings: Vidu Q2 Image-to-Video · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small]. How to use: assign motion to layers — sky, water, foreground — one phrase each; that layering is what creates convincing depth from a flat photo.
18. Start-to-end frame transition
Smoothly transition from the start frame to the end frame: [what changes between them — camera pushes in, scene morphs, subject moves], matching lighting and composition between the two frames, seamless cinematic transition, natural motion, no sudden jumps.Settings: Vidu Q2 Start-End Frame · [ratio] · 1080p · [Ns] · amplitude: [small] (keep both frames within a 0.8–1.25 aspect ratio). How to use: describe only the change between frames and keep the "matched lighting" line; Vidu anchors identity from both frames and fills the gap. For the full toolkit, keep the Vidu prompt cheat sheet handy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use a fill-in-the-blank Vidu template?
Copy the template, then replace every [bracketed] placeholder with your own words and delete the brackets before you generate. Each bracket is a slot in Vidu's prompt formula — subject and appearance, one action, an explicit camera move, setting, lighting and mood — so keep your replacement in that role. Do not add a second action, and stay in the 25 to 60 word range. The Settings line under each template lists what to set in the app: aspect ratio, resolution, length and movement amplitude. Those are app controls in Vidu, not inline parameters, so never type them into the prompt box.
Why are the settings written on a separate line instead of in the prompt?
Vidu takes resolution, aspect ratio, clip length and movement amplitude as controls in the app, not as text inside the prompt. Writing --ar or a resolution into the prompt box does nothing and can confuse the model. The Settings line under each template — for example Vidu Q2, 16:9, 1080p, 8s, amplitude small — is a reminder of what to pick in the interface. The bracketed values there, like [ratio] and [Ns], are the ones you set based on where the clip will run: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok and Reels, 1:1 for feed posts, and 2 to 8 seconds for length.
What should I put in the [camera move] bracket?
Use one real camera move that Vidu understands: push-in, pull-back, dolly, tracking, orbit, aerial or drone, tilt, pan, time-lapse, or static. Name a single move per clip and give it a direction, such as slow push-in on her face or aerial drone pulling back to reveal the coast. A clear camera instruction is what turns Vidu's motion into something directed instead of a wobble, so pair a larger movement amplitude with a definite move whenever the scene is energetic.
How do I set movement amplitude in the templates?
Movement amplitude is auto, small, medium or large. Use auto for portraits and calm scenes, small for product shots and smooth transitions where nothing should warp, and medium or large for full-body action, fast camera moves and dramatic VFX. Each template's Settings line suggests a starting amplitude in the [amplitude] slot; raise it only when you also give a clear camera move so the extra motion has somewhere to go.
How do the reference-to-video templates work?
Reference-to-video is Vidu's signature mode. You upload up to seven reference images and Vidu fuses them into one coherent clip. In the template, name which image each element comes from — the [subject] from image 1, the [setting] from image 2 — describe one shared interaction, and keep the identity-lock line keep each character consistent with its reference image. That line is what holds faces, outfits and packaging true across the shot. Save subjects you reuse often in the My References library.
Can I use these templates for image-to-video and start-end frame?
Yes. The image-to-video templates describe only the motion to add to a still you upload, plus a lock line such as keep the face, lighting and background identical to the photo. Vidu keeps the frame and moves it. The start-and-end-frame templates ask for a smooth transition between a first and last frame with matched lighting; keep both frames within a 0.8 to 1.25 aspect ratio and hold amplitude small so the morph stays clean.
How long should the finished prompt be?
After you fill the brackets, aim for roughly 25 to 60 words with one continuous action. That is enough to name the subject, the action, one camera move and the lighting without burying Vidu in competing instructions. If a filled template runs long, cut adjectives before you cut structure — the subject, action, camera and lighting slots matter more than extra descriptive words.
Do these templates work on Vidu Q2 Turbo and Q2 Pro?
Yes. The same fill-in-the-blank structure works across the Vidu Q2 line. Use Q2 Turbo for fast drafts while you test which bracket values read best, then switch to Q2 or Q2 Pro for the final render when you want the highest detail — product and beauty templates in particular benefit from Q2 Pro. The prompt text does not change between models; only the render quality and speed do.