How to prompt Firefly Video

How to structure your prompt

Describe the shot type and camera perspective, subject, visible action, location, and aesthetic with concrete lighting and mood details. Keep the prompt concise and within Adobe Firefly Video's 1800-word maximum. Quote exact on-screen text only when requested. Choose Firefly Video in the web interface and set format separately.

Length and syntax

Up to 1,800 words. Longer prompts are not better if the extra words do not change what appears on screen.

What it’s best at

• atmospheric footage
• graphic elements and overlays
• camera motion
• creative video concepts

Known limitations

• human or animal forms may distort in motion
• availability varies by geography and plan

Avoid in your prompt

• vague abstract instructions alone
• unrequested on-screen words
• assuming an uploaded keyframe exists