Video prompt
Surfer in the barrel
Surfer in the barrel: 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
A surfer tucks into a glassy barrel wave at [TIME, e.g. sunrise], the lip curling overhead, spray glittering in golden light, one hand trailing along the wave face, the surfer emerges in a burst of mist, camera inside the tube then a drone pull-back, deep ocean roar, vivid turquoise colours.
Pro tip: Use "water-housing camera" for a realistic inside-the-wave 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
- 50 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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