Video prompt
Film noir detective scene
Film noir detective scene: a free, copy-paste prompt for Veo, Kling and Seedance. Paste the prompt and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields to generate your clip.
The prompt
Black-and-white film noir: a detective in a trench coat and fedora stands under a flickering street lamp in a rain-soaked [PLACE, e.g. alley], cigarette smoke curling, slow push-in as a woman in a long coat appears from the shadows, hard side light through venetian blinds, deep shadows, jazz saxophone, 1940s grain.
Pro tip: Say "black and white, high contrast" to keep the noir look.
How to use this prompt
- Open Veo.
- Paste the prompt and fill in the [BRACKETED] fields. Add a starting image if the tool supports it.
- Set the aspect ratio and length in the tool.
- 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
- 51 words
- Fields to fill in
- PLACE
- 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: PLACE. 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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