The difference between an average AI video and a jaw-dropping one almost always comes down to one thing: the prompt. Kling 3.0 is one of the most powerful AI video generators available today, capable of producing photorealistic footage, cinematic sequences, and stylized animations that rival professional productions. But to unlock its full potential, you need to know how to communicate your vision effectively through text.
Prompt engineering for AI video is both an art and a science. Unlike image generation, video prompts need to account for motion, timing, camera behavior, lighting transitions, and narrative flow — all within a single text description. A well-crafted prompt guides the model toward coherent, visually stunning output, while a vague one leads to generic or chaotic results.
In this guide, we have compiled 50 of the best Kling 3.0 prompts across seven categories. Each prompt has been tested and refined to produce exceptional results. Whether you are creating content for social media, commercial projects, or personal creative exploration, these prompts will serve as both ready-to-use templates and inspiration for your own creations. You can try any of these prompts right now using our text-to-video tool.
How to Write Great AI Video Prompts
Before diving into specific prompts, it helps to understand the principles behind effective AI video prompt writing. Mastering these five fundamentals will dramatically improve your results — not just with Kling 3.0, but with any AI video platform.
1. Be Specific About Motion. Instead of saying "a bird flies," say "a hummingbird hovers in place, its wings beating rapidly, then darts to the left." Specificity in movement gives the model clear instructions for generating coherent motion.
2. Describe Camera Behavior. Include explicit camera directions such as "slow dolly forward," "aerial tracking shot," or "static low-angle shot." Camera language helps Kling 3.0 produce footage that feels professionally directed rather than randomly animated.
3. Set the Lighting and Atmosphere. Lighting is the backbone of visual storytelling. Terms like "golden hour backlighting," "harsh overhead fluorescents," or "moody volumetric fog" immediately elevate the cinematic quality of your output.
4. Layer Details in Order. Structure your prompt from the most important element to the least: subject first, then action, then environment, then camera, then mood. This hierarchy helps the model prioritize correctly.
5. Use Style References. Phrases like "in the style of a Wes Anderson film," "documentary footage aesthetic," or "anime-inspired cel shading" give Kling 3.0 a clear visual framework to work within. Don't be afraid to reference well-known visual styles.
Now let's get into the prompts. Each one is ready to paste directly into Kling 3.0's text-to-video generator.
Cinematic & Film Prompts
These prompts are designed to produce footage that looks like it was pulled from a Hollywood production. They emphasize professional camera work, dramatic lighting, and narrative framing.
A lone detective walks through a rain-soaked neon alley in a classic film noir style.
"A man in a long trench coat and fedora walks slowly through a narrow alley at night. Neon signs in red and blue reflect off wet cobblestones. Rain falls steadily. The camera follows him from behind in a slow tracking shot. Film noir aesthetic, high contrast black shadows with splashes of neon color, anamorphic lens flare, 1940s detective atmosphere."
An epic opening shot that establishes a vast fantasy kingdom at sunrise.
"Sweeping aerial drone shot over a massive medieval kingdom at golden hour. Castle spires rise above morning mist in the valley below. Rivers wind through green farmland dotted with small villages. The camera slowly pushes forward and tilts downward, revealing the scale of the city. Cinematic color grading, warm golden tones, Lord of the Rings visual style, 4K ultra-wide aspect ratio."
A tense car chase through a European city with fast editing energy.
"A black sports car speeds through narrow cobblestone streets of an old European city. The camera is mounted on the hood, shaking slightly with each turn. Pedestrians dive out of the way. Sparks fly as the car clips a stone wall. Quick cuts between driver close-up and exterior wide shots. Action film aesthetic, desaturated teal and orange color grade, handheld urgency."
A quiet emotional moment between two characters in soft natural light.
"Two people sit across from each other at a small wooden table in a sunlit kitchen. Morning light streams through sheer curtains, casting soft shadows. One person reaches across and holds the other's hand. The camera slowly pushes in on their hands. Shallow depth of field, warm pastel tones, indie film aesthetic, intimate and tender mood, 35mm film grain."
A dramatic courtroom scene with deliberate, slow camera movement.
"Interior of a grand courtroom with dark wood paneling and tall windows. A lawyer stands and gestures emphatically toward the jury. The camera slowly dollies along the jury box, capturing their focused expressions. Dramatic overhead lighting, deep shadows, legal thriller aesthetic, David Fincher-inspired color grading, steady and deliberate pacing."
A horror film hallway scene with building tension and flickering lights.
"A long, empty hospital corridor at night. Fluorescent ceiling lights flicker intermittently, casting the hallway in alternating darkness and harsh white light. The camera creeps forward at ground level in a slow dolly shot. A wheelchair sits abandoned at the far end. Horror film aesthetic, desaturated green tint, oppressive silence, found footage texture, tension building with each flicker."
A Western showdown at high noon with dust and dramatic stillness.
"Two cowboys face each other on a dusty main street in a ghost town. The sun beats down from directly overhead, casting short, harsh shadows. A tumbleweed rolls between them. Extreme close-up on one cowboy's eyes, then cut to a wide shot of both figures. Spaghetti Western aesthetic, Ennio Morricone atmosphere, warm desaturated tones, grain and dust particles in the air."
A romantic scene set on a Parisian rooftop at twilight.
"A couple dances slowly on a rooftop terrace overlooking the Paris skyline at twilight. The Eiffel Tower glows in the background. String lights are draped overhead. The camera circles them in a slow 360-degree orbit. Soft bokeh, warm amber and lavender sky, French New Wave romantic aesthetic, shallow depth of field, dreamlike and nostalgic mood."
Product & Commercial Prompts
Perfect for creating polished, professional-looking product videos and advertisements. These prompts focus on clean aesthetics, controlled lighting, and compelling visual presentation.
A luxury watch commercial with dramatic macro photography.
"Extreme close-up of a luxury silver wristwatch on a black velvet surface. The camera slowly rotates around the watch face. Light catches the crystal, sending prismatic reflections across the frame. Water droplets sit on the polished metal surface. High-end product photography aesthetic, dark background, controlled studio lighting, sharp focus, premium luxury atmosphere."
A smartphone reveal with modern tech-commercial styling.
"A sleek black smartphone floats and rotates slowly against a pure white background. Subtle light rays highlight the edge of the device. The screen transitions on, displaying a colorful abstract wallpaper. The camera pulls back to reveal the full device. Apple-style product commercial aesthetic, minimalist, clean studio lighting, smooth slow-motion rotation, premium and aspirational tone."
A food commercial showing a burger being assembled in slow motion.
"Slow-motion footage of a gourmet burger being assembled layer by layer. A sesame seed bun drops into frame, followed by a thick patty with melting cheese, crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, and a drizzle of sauce. Each layer lands with a satisfying bounce. Dark background, dramatic side lighting, food photography aesthetic, rich saturated colors, high frame rate slow motion."
A perfume bottle advertisement with ethereal atmosphere.
"A crystal perfume bottle sits on a reflective black surface. Golden liquid swirls inside. A delicate mist rises from the bottle and catches colored light, creating an ethereal halo effect. The camera slowly pushes in on the bottle. Luxury fragrance ad aesthetic, dark and moody studio lighting, bokeh light particles, sensual and mysterious atmosphere."
A sneaker commercial with dynamic street energy.
"A brand-new white sneaker steps into a puddle on an urban street in slow motion. Water explodes outward in a dramatic splash. The camera is at ground level, capturing the splash in detail. Graffiti-covered walls in the background. Streetwear commercial aesthetic, high contrast, desaturated background with the shoe in vivid white, dynamic energy, hip-hop culture inspired."
A skincare product with clean, spa-like visual storytelling.
"A white skincare bottle sits on a smooth marble surface surrounded by fresh green leaves and water droplets. Soft natural light filters in from the left. A hand gently picks up the bottle and tilts it. Creamy product flows out smoothly. Clean beauty commercial aesthetic, soft pastel tones, spa-like tranquility, minimalist composition, dewy and fresh atmosphere."
A car commercial with sweeping landscape and golden light.
"A metallic gray luxury SUV drives along a winding coastal highway at golden hour. The camera follows from a drone overhead, capturing the vehicle against turquoise ocean and dramatic cliffs. Sunlight reflects off the windshield. Automotive commercial aesthetic, warm cinematic color grading, epic landscape scale, aspirational and adventurous mood, smooth aerial tracking."
An electronics product unboxing with satisfying visual details.
"Hands carefully lift the lid off a sleek matte-black product box in close-up. Inside, a pair of wireless earbuds rest in a custom foam cutout. The camera tilts slightly to catch the light gleaming off the polished surface. Slow, deliberate reveal. Tech unboxing aesthetic, controlled studio lighting, ASMR-inspired visual pacing, premium tactile satisfaction, ultra-clean composition."
Nature & Landscape Prompts
These prompts leverage Kling 3.0's strength in generating natural environments, weather systems, and organic motion. Great for backgrounds, relaxation content, and environmental storytelling.
A dramatic thunderstorm rolling across open prairie.
"Dark storm clouds roll rapidly across a vast open prairie landscape. Lightning forks across the sky, illuminating the grassland below in brief flashes. Tall grass bends violently in the wind. The camera is static, framing the entire horizon. Time-lapse speed for clouds, real-time lightning, National Geographic documentary aesthetic, raw power of nature, dramatic and ominous mood."
A serene mountain lake at dawn with mirror reflections.
"A perfectly still alpine lake at dawn reflects snow-capped mountains and a pink-orange sky. A thin layer of mist hovers just above the water surface. A single canoe rests on the rocky shore. The camera holds a wide static shot, then slowly pushes forward. Landscape photography aesthetic, ultra-sharp detail, peaceful and meditative atmosphere, symmetrical composition."
An underwater coral reef teeming with marine life.
"Vibrant coral reef scene with schools of tropical fish swimming in formation. Sunlight filters down through crystal-clear turquoise water, creating shimmering caustic light patterns on the ocean floor. A sea turtle glides gracefully through the frame. Underwater documentary aesthetic, rich saturated colors, fluid camera movement following the turtle, David Attenborough nature film quality."
A volcanic eruption with flowing lava meeting the ocean.
"Molten lava flows down a black volcanic slope and pours into the ocean, creating massive plumes of white steam. The lava glows bright orange and red against the dark rock. The camera is positioned at a safe distance, capturing the full scale. Dramatic nature documentary aesthetic, high contrast between fire and water, raw elemental power, dusk sky in the background."
A cherry blossom garden in full bloom with gentle wind.
"A Japanese garden path lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom. Pink petals drift gently through the air in a soft breeze. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy. A small stone bridge crosses a koi pond in the background. The camera moves forward slowly along the path. Serene Japanese aesthetic, soft pastel pink and green palette, peaceful and contemplative mood."
Autumn leaves falling in a misty forest at sunrise.
"A dense deciduous forest in peak autumn color. Red, orange, and golden leaves drift slowly downward through beams of morning sunlight. Mist hangs between the tree trunks. The forest floor is carpeted in fallen leaves. The camera tilts upward from the forest floor toward the canopy. Nature documentary aesthetic, warm autumnal palette, ethereal and nostalgic atmosphere, soft diffused light."
The Northern Lights dancing over a frozen landscape.
"The Aurora Borealis ripples and pulses across a dark Arctic sky in vivid green and purple curtains. Below, a frozen tundra stretches to the horizon with snow-covered ground. A lone cabin with warm light in its windows sits in the foreground. Time-lapse sky motion, static landscape. Astrophotography aesthetic, long-exposure look, awe-inspiring scale, cold blue ground tones contrasting warm aurora."
A massive ocean wave cresting and crashing with raw power.
"A towering ocean wave rises and curls, its translucent blue-green wall catching golden sunset light. The camera is positioned inside the barrel of the wave as it crashes. Spray and foam fill the edges of the frame. Surf photography aesthetic, slow motion, golden backlight through the water, raw power and beauty, GoPro-style immersive perspective, crystal-clear water detail."
Portrait & Character Prompts
These prompts focus on human subjects, expressions, and character-driven visuals. They work beautifully with Kling 3.0's character consistency feature and can also be paired with our image-to-video tool for even more control.
An elderly craftsman working in a sunlit woodworking shop.
"An elderly man with weathered hands and a grey beard carefully carves a piece of wood in a rustic workshop. Sawdust floats in golden sunlight streaming through a dusty window. Tools hang on the wall behind him. The camera holds a medium close-up on his hands and face. Documentary portrait aesthetic, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, reverent and quiet mood."
A street musician performing passionately in a subway station.
"A young woman plays violin passionately in a tiled subway station. Her eyes are closed and her body sways with the music. Commuters walk past in soft-focus blur. The camera slowly pushes in on her face. Warm tungsten lighting from overhead, cool blue daylight from the station entrance. Street photography aesthetic, emotional intensity, shallow depth of field, urban solitude."
A chef plating an elaborate dish with focused precision.
"Close-up of a chef's hands delicately placing microgreens on an artfully arranged plate. Steam rises from the dish. The chef wears a crisp white coat. Kitchen activity is blurred in the background. The camera is at table level, looking slightly up at the plate. Fine dining documentary aesthetic, controlled warm lighting, precise and meditative pacing, culinary artistry showcase."
A dancer performing in an empty warehouse with dramatic lighting.
"A contemporary dancer leaps and spins in an abandoned industrial warehouse. A single spotlight follows her movement, casting long dramatic shadows across the concrete floor. Dust particles float in the light beam. The camera tracks her movement in a smooth lateral dolly. Dance film aesthetic, high contrast chiaroscuro lighting, powerful physicality, raw and emotive expression."
A warrior preparing for battle in a candlelit tent.
"A medieval warrior sits in a dimly lit canvas tent, methodically sharpening a sword. Candlelight flickers across scarred armor laid out on a wooden table. The warrior's face is half-lit, expression stoic and focused. The camera holds a steady close-up. Historical drama aesthetic, warm amber candlelight, gritty realism, quiet tension before action, Game of Thrones visual quality."
A fashion model walking on a rooftop at golden hour.
"A fashion model in a flowing red dress walks along the edge of an urban rooftop at golden hour. The city skyline stretches behind her. Wind catches the fabric, creating dramatic flowing shapes. The camera tracks alongside her. High fashion editorial aesthetic, warm golden backlighting, lens flare, bold saturated red against blue sky, confident and powerful presence."
A child discovering something magical in a forest clearing.
"A young child in a simple white dress steps into a sunlit forest clearing and looks up in wonder. Floating golden particles of light drift down around her. Wildflowers sway gently. The camera is positioned low, looking up to emphasize her small figure against tall trees. Fairy tale aesthetic, soft dreamy light, warm golden and green tones, innocence and magic, Spielberg-inspired wonder."
An astronaut floating in zero gravity inside a spacecraft.
"An astronaut in a white spacesuit floats slowly through the interior of a spacecraft. Earth is visible through a circular window, casting blue light across the cabin. The astronaut reaches toward floating water droplets. The camera rotates gently to enhance the zero-gravity feeling. Sci-fi film aesthetic, realistic NASA-style interior, cool blue and warm instrument panel orange, serene isolation."
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Prompts
Push the boundaries of reality with these imaginative prompts. Kling 3.0 excels at generating fantastical environments and otherworldly scenarios that would be impossible to film in real life.
A dragon soaring over a volcanic mountain range at dusk.
"A massive dragon with iridescent scales flies low over a chain of active volcanoes at dusk. Lava rivers glow below, and ash drifts through the air. The dragon banks into a turn, its wings spread wide. The camera follows from a parallel aerial position. High fantasy aesthetic, epic scale, warm orange lava light against cool purple dusk sky, cinematic and awe-inspiring."
A cyberpunk city street at night with holographic advertisements.
"A bustling cyberpunk street at night with towering skyscrapers covered in holographic advertisements in Japanese and English. Flying vehicles streak across the sky. Neon-lit food stalls line the wet street. Diverse crowds of people walk among steam vents. The camera moves forward at eye level. Blade Runner aesthetic, dense visual detail, cyan and magenta neon palette, rain-slicked reflections."
An ancient magical library with floating books and glowing runes.
"Interior of an impossibly vast ancient library. Books float through the air, their pages turning on their own. Glowing golden runes orbit around stone columns. Shafts of ethereal light fall from high windows. The camera tilts upward to reveal endless spiraling bookshelves. Dark academia fantasy aesthetic, warm amber and deep shadow, Harry Potter-meets-Escher impossible architecture, wonder and mystery."
A time traveler stepping through a shimmering portal.
"A person in modern clothing stands before a swirling vertical portal that crackles with blue and white energy. They step forward and their body begins to fragment into light particles as they enter the portal. The environment behind them is a ruined city. The camera pushes in as they disappear. Sci-fi thriller aesthetic, dramatic particle effects, blue energy glow, tension and uncertainty."
An alien planet with bioluminescent flora and twin moons.
"A vast alien landscape covered in bioluminescent plants that pulse with soft blue, purple, and green light. Towering mushroom-like structures reach into a dark sky where two large moons hang. A lone explorer in a space suit walks along a glowing path. The camera follows from behind. Avatar-inspired alien world aesthetic, rich saturated bioluminescence, sense of discovery and isolation."
A steampunk airship docking at a floating sky station.
"A massive brass and wood steampunk airship approaches a floating docking station in the sky. Steam billows from exhaust pipes. Crew members on the deck pull ropes and adjust mechanical gears. Clouds swirl below the platform. The camera orbits the airship during approach. Victorian steampunk aesthetic, warm copper and brass tones, intricate mechanical detail, adventurous and whimsical atmosphere."
A magical forest where trees come alive and move.
"A dark enchanted forest where ancient trees slowly uproot themselves and walk. Their bark-covered faces show wise, gentle expressions. Fireflies and magical sparks drift between moving branches. The ground shifts beneath massive root-feet. The camera tracks one tree from a low angle. Dark fairy tale aesthetic, Tolkien Ent-inspired, moonlight silver and deep forest green, eerie yet benevolent mood."
A futuristic space battle with fleet ships exchanging fire.
"Two massive fleets of starships engage in battle above a blue and green planet. Laser beams and explosions flash across the void. A large destroyer ship rotates to bring its broadside cannons to bear. Fighter ships weave between the capital vessels. The camera sweeps through the chaos. Space opera aesthetic, Star Wars-inspired scale, dramatic lighting from planet and explosions, epic and chaotic intensity."
Urban & Architecture Prompts
Capture the beauty and energy of cities, buildings, and constructed environments. These prompts work especially well for establishing shots, real estate content, and architectural showcases.
A futuristic city skyline transitioning from day to night in time-lapse.
"Time-lapse of a futuristic city skyline transitioning from golden afternoon to blue twilight to glittering night. Buildings with glass facades reflect the changing sky. Lights turn on floor by floor in skyscrapers. Traffic flows below like rivers of white and red light. The camera holds a wide static shot from an elevated position. Architectural time-lapse aesthetic, smooth transition, urban grandeur."
An abandoned Art Deco theater slowly being reclaimed by nature.
"Interior of a grand 1920s Art Deco theater in decay. The ornate ceiling crumbles and vines grow through cracks. Faded red velvet seats are covered in moss. A single beam of sunlight breaks through the collapsed roof, illuminating dust and spores. The camera slowly pans across the space. Urban exploration aesthetic, beauty in decay, golden light against green overgrowth, melancholy and reverence."
A bustling Tokyo intersection during evening rush hour.
"Aerial view of the Shibuya crossing in Tokyo at evening rush hour. Hundreds of people cross from all directions when the light changes. Massive LED screens display colorful advertisements on surrounding buildings. The camera looks directly down, then slowly tilts to reveal the surrounding architecture. Urban documentary aesthetic, energy and organized chaos, warm neon against cool twilight, mesmerizing human flow."
A minimalist modern home with floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
"A minimalist modern house with floor-to-ceiling glass walls sits on a green hillside overlooking the ocean. Interior warm lighting glows as the exterior fades to blue hour. Clean lines, concrete and wood materials. The camera slowly orbits the structure from outside. Architectural photography aesthetic, real estate cinematic style, warm interior against cool exterior, aspirational modern living, dusk atmosphere."
A Venetian canal with gondolas and historic architecture.
"A gondola glides slowly along a narrow Venetian canal. Renaissance-era buildings rise on both sides, their colorful facades reflected in the still green water. A gondolier in a striped shirt pushes with a long oar. The camera is mounted at water level on the bow of the gondola. Travel documentary aesthetic, warm Mediterranean light, rich terracotta and aqua tones, romantic and timeless atmosphere."
A massive train station concourse with beautiful natural light.
"Interior of a grand European train station with a vaulted glass and iron ceiling. Shafts of morning light stream down through the glass roof, creating dramatic light beams in the slightly hazy air. Passengers walk briskly across the polished floor. The camera is positioned low, emphasizing the soaring architecture. Architectural photography aesthetic, golden morning light, grand scale and human activity, timeless elegance."
Abstract & Artistic Prompts
For when you want to create something purely visual and expressive. These prompts produce abstract art, experimental visuals, and creative content that breaks conventional rules. Check out our gallery for more examples of artistic AI video.
Flowing liquid metal forming impossible geometric shapes.
"Liquid chrome metal flows upward in slow motion, defying gravity, and forms complex geometric shapes — cubes, spheres, and dodecahedrons — that rotate and morph into each other. The surface reflects a gradient of warm and cool studio lights. Black background. The camera slowly orbits the sculpture. Abstract art installation aesthetic, hyper-realistic metal texture, mesmerizing fluid dynamics, meditative and otherworldly."
Paint colors exploding and mixing in water in extreme slow motion.
"Drops of vivid paint — crimson, cobalt blue, and bright yellow — fall into clear water and explode into swirling clouds of color. The colors slowly blend and create new hues at their boundaries. Micro-bubbles catch the light. The camera captures extreme macro slow motion from the side. Abstract art aesthetic, black background, vivid saturated colors against clear water, beautiful chaos in slow motion."
A surreal dreamscape where gravity shifts in impossible directions.
"A surreal environment where multiple versions of the same room exist at different gravitational orientations — furniture on the ceiling, a person walking on the wall, a staircase that leads in a loop. The camera rotates slowly, making each orientation seem correct for a moment. M.C. Escher-inspired aesthetic, soft pastel lighting, dreamlike and disorienting, impossible architecture, philosophical and meditative mood."
Ink brushstrokes animating into a complete landscape painting.
"A white canvas fills with animated ink brushstrokes in traditional East Asian sumi-e style. Each stroke appears with fluid, calligraphic motion, gradually forming a mountain landscape with pine trees, a river, and a distant pagoda. The camera slowly zooms out as the painting completes. Traditional Japanese ink painting aesthetic, monochrome with subtle ink wash gradients, meditative creation process, art in motion."
Tips for Getting Better Results
Now that you have 50 prompts to work with, here are additional strategies to push your Kling 3.0 output to the next level.
Iterate and refine. Your first attempt rarely produces the perfect result. Run a prompt, analyze what works and what doesn't, then adjust specific elements. Small changes in wording can produce dramatically different results. If the motion is too fast, add "slow" or "gentle." If the lighting is off, be more explicit about light direction and color temperature.
Combine text-to-video with image-to-video. Generate a single frame you love using an image generator, then use Kling 3.0's image-to-video feature to animate it. This gives you precise control over the starting composition while letting the AI handle the motion.
Use negative prompting wisely. If you notice recurring artifacts or unwanted elements, try specifying what you do not want. Phrases like "no text overlays," "no watermarks," or "no sudden camera movements" can help the model avoid common issues.
Match prompt length to complexity. Simple scenes work well with shorter prompts. Complex multi-element scenes benefit from longer, more detailed descriptions. Don't over-describe a simple shot, and don't under-describe a complex one.
Study real cinematography. The best AI video prompts borrow language from real filmmaking. Learn terms like "dolly," "pan," "tracking shot," "rack focus," and "Dutch angle." The more precise your camera direction vocabulary, the more professional your results will look.
Conclusion
Prompt engineering is the single most important skill for getting exceptional results from Kling 3.0. The 50 prompts in this guide cover a wide range of styles and use cases — from Hollywood-quality cinematic sequences to abstract art experiments — and each one has been crafted to demonstrate the principles of effective AI video prompting.
Use these prompts as starting points. Copy them directly into the text-to-video generator, study what Kling 3.0 produces, and then modify them to match your unique creative vision. The more you experiment, the better you will become at translating ideas in your mind into stunning AI-generated video.
Browse our gallery for more inspiration, and don't hesitate to push the boundaries of what you think is possible. The best prompts are the ones that surprise even you with the results they produce.
