Hailuo 2.3 Prompt Guide: 12 Prompts for Smooth AI Video
Hailuo 2.3 (MiniMax) is known for smooth, expressive motion. These 12 prompts and the formula below help you get consistent results.
The formula
Subject + emotional action + camera + light. Hailuo handles faces and body motion well, so lean into expression.
Character prompts
- A woman laughs and brushes hair from her face, slow push-in, soft daylight.
- A boy looks up in wonder as snow falls, static shot, cool winter light.
- An old fisherman squints at the horizon, slow dolly, golden hour.
Action prompts
- A dancer performs a spin in a studio, orbit camera, dramatic side light.
- A runner sprints along a beach at sunrise, tracking shot, backlit.
- A skateboarder lands a trick, low angle, motion blur.
Cinematic prompts
- A car drives down a coastal road, aerial follow, warm evening tones.
- Rain falls on a quiet street, static shot, neon reflections.
- Steam rises from noodles in a night market, close-up, cozy bokeh.
Image-to-video prompts
- Add gentle breathing and a slow blink, keep the face natural.
- Slow zoom-in with subtle background parallax.
- Light wind through hair and clothing, static camera.
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