It's easier than ever to create video using AI. Just enter the text and let the technology do the rest. But how do you get the best result? The key is a well-formulated prompt. If you don't know how to do it, you're not alone. So we've put together a list of the 10 most common mistakes users make when entering prompts - and simple tips on how to avoid them.

1. Too short or vague a prompt

Error: the assignment "Explain photosynthesis" is too general. The AI does not know who the video is for, how the explanation should sound or how long it should be.

How to do it better:

"Explain photosynthesis to 6th grade students. Use simple language, speak slowly and show the step-by-step process. Length up to 1 minute."

2. Missing target group

Error: Failure to specify who should watch the video - children, adults, professionals or the general public?

Solution: Type a sentence like:

"This video is intended for high school students."
or
"Explain the topic to a layman who has never heard of it."

3. Unclear tone and style

Error: The AI can create a formal-style interpretation when you wanted something more entertaining.

Tip: Specify the style and tone:

"Explain in a fun and friendly way, like a YouTuber talking."
or
"Use a serious and professional tone, like a lecture."

4. Absence of structure

Error: the assignment does not contain a hint of structure or outline.

Solution: Help the AI with this type of assignment:

"Start with a brief introduction, then make three main points and end with a summary."

5. Unspecified video length

Bug: Without mentioning the length, the AI can create either a video that is too short or a video that is too long.

Hint: Please give the approximate length:

"Create an interpretation that lasts approximately 60 seconds."

6. Overly complex or technical language

Bug: Specifying without language restrictions can lead to output full of foreign words or unnecessarily technical wording.

Solution:

"Use simple language that even a layperson can understand."
or
"Explain like a 5th grade elementary school teacher."

7. Forgetting to mention the output language

Error: AI video can automatically be in English unless you specify otherwise.

Tip:

"Create a video in Czech."
Or if you want something multilingual:
"First in Czech, then repeat in English."

8. Failure to assign a specific narrator role

Error: The AI doesn't know whether to speak like a teacher, an animated character, or even the boss of a company.

Solution:

"Talk like a sympathetic guide in a documentary."
or
"Explain like a school physics teacher."

9. Too many topics in one prompt

Mistake: You try to cram everything into one video.

Solution: split the content into multiple shorter videos.

Instead of "Explain how AI, machine learning, neural networks and ChatGPT work"
prefer
"Explain the basics of machine learning in 60 seconds."

10. Failure to verify the result before use

Bug: The created video is used immediately, without checking.

Solution: Play the video first. If the interpretation is not ideal, edit the prompt and try again. A tweaked prompt will often make a big difference.

Final tip: Use test prompts

Want to get familiar with AI video first? Enter a simple prompt like:

"Introduce yourself as AI wizard Dazbog and tell us what you can do."
A great way to try out how AI responds to different styles.

Try it for yourself!

Access the AI Videos section of Dazbog.ai, enter your first (or improved!) prompt and let the AI create a talking video exactly to your specifications.

Do you have questions or tips on what prompts work best? Let us know in the comments or via the contact form.