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Backwater houseboat drift

Backwater houseboat drift: a free, copy-paste prompt for Veo, Kling and Seedance. Paste the prompt and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields to generate your clip.

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The prompt

A slow drifting shot from the deck of a wooden houseboat gliding along calm backwaters at [TIME, e.g. sunrise], coconut palms sliding by, a fisherman casting a net from a canoe, egrets lifting from the reeds, mist over green water, gentle ripple sounds, warm soft light, peaceful and lush.
Customise in the builder

Pro tip: Change the place, like the Mekong or Venice canals, to adapt it.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open Veo.
  2. Paste the prompt and fill in the [BRACKETED] fields. Add a starting image if the tool supports it.
  3. Set the aspect ratio and length in the tool.
  4. Generate two or three takes and adjust one detail at a time.

Prompt at a glance

Category
Video
Works with
Veo 3.1 · Kling 3.0 · Seedance 2.0
Length
49 words
Fields to fill in
TIME
Last updated

Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for Veo, Kling and Seedance. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace the field before you send it: TIME. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Why does the result differ between video models?

Each model interprets camera moves, motion and audio differently. Keep the prompt, regenerate a few times and change one detail at a time.

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