GOODBYE CAPCUT? 👋 Gemini can now edit your videos with a prompt....
Awa K. Penn@TawohAwa
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Oct 09, 2026
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GOODBYE CAPCUT? 👋
Gemini can now edit your videos with a prompt.
Here are 09 powerful prompts to try 👇
Gemini can now edit your videos with a prompt.
Here are 09 powerful prompts to try 👇
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1. MAKE A BASIC VIDEO LOOK PROFESSIONAL
Turn an ordinary clip into a polished Reel.
PROMPT:
“Edit this uploaded talking-head video into a polished social media Reel.
Keep the person, dialogue, expressions, and natural movements consistent with the original.
Replace the background with [BACKGROUND], improve the lighting, add subtle cinematic color grading, and create a clean professional look.
Format the result for 9:16 vertical video with the subject clearly framed and space for captions.
Keep the result natural and realistic.”
Turn an ordinary clip into a polished Reel.
PROMPT:
“Edit this uploaded talking-head video into a polished social media Reel.
Keep the person, dialogue, expressions, and natural movements consistent with the original.
Replace the background with [BACKGROUND], improve the lighting, add subtle cinematic color grading, and create a clean professional look.
Format the result for 9:16 vertical video with the subject clearly framed and space for captions.
Keep the result natural and realistic.”
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2. TURN LANDSCAPE INTO VERTICAL
Transform horizontal footage for Reels or Shorts.
PROMPT:
“Rework this landscape video into a 9:16 vertical video for [INSTAGRAM REELS/TIKTOK/YOUTUBE SHORTS].
Keep [MAIN SUBJECT] clearly visible and intelligently recompose the scene for vertical viewing.
Preserve important people, products, text, and actions whenever possible.
Keep essential elements inside the central safe area and make the framing feel intentionally designed for vertical video.”
Transform horizontal footage for Reels or Shorts.
PROMPT:
“Rework this landscape video into a 9:16 vertical video for [INSTAGRAM REELS/TIKTOK/YOUTUBE SHORTS].
Keep [MAIN SUBJECT] clearly visible and intelligently recompose the scene for vertical viewing.
Preserve important people, products, text, and actions whenever possible.
Keep essential elements inside the central safe area and make the framing feel intentionally designed for vertical video.”
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3. CREATE A CINEMATIC PRODUCT AD
Turn ordinary product footage into an ad.
PROMPT:
“Transform this product footage into a premium cinematic advertisement for [PRODUCT].
Keep the product design, colors, branding, packaging, and important details consistent with the original.
Place it in [SETTING] with [LIGHTING STYLE].
Create cinematic camera movement from [STARTING ANGLE] to [ENDING ANGLE].
Add subtle [STEAM/WATER DROPLETS/PARTICLES] and finish with a dramatic hero shot.
Style: [LUXURY/MINIMAL/ENERGETIC].”
Turn ordinary product footage into an ad.
PROMPT:
“Transform this product footage into a premium cinematic advertisement for [PRODUCT].
Keep the product design, colors, branding, packaging, and important details consistent with the original.
Place it in [SETTING] with [LIGHTING STYLE].
Create cinematic camera movement from [STARTING ANGLE] to [ENDING ANGLE].
Add subtle [STEAM/WATER DROPLETS/PARTICLES] and finish with a dramatic hero shot.
Style: [LUXURY/MINIMAL/ENERGETIC].”
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4. REPLACE THE BACKGROUND
Put yourself somewhere completely different.
PROMPT:
“Replace the background of this video with [NEW LOCATION].
Keep the main subject consistent with the original footage.
Match the new environment to the camera perspective, lighting, shadows, depth, and overall color of the original clip.
Add subtle environmental movement like [TREES SWAYING/PEOPLE WALKING/MOVING LIGHTS].
Make the subject feel naturally integrated into the new environment.”
Put yourself somewhere completely different.
PROMPT:
“Replace the background of this video with [NEW LOCATION].
Keep the main subject consistent with the original footage.
Match the new environment to the camera perspective, lighting, shadows, depth, and overall color of the original clip.
Add subtle environmental movement like [TREES SWAYING/PEOPLE WALKING/MOVING LIGHTS].
Make the subject feel naturally integrated into the new environment.”
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5. FIX BAD LIGHTING
Rescue a dark or poorly lit video.
PROMPT:
“Improve the lighting and color of this video while keeping the original scene and subject recognizable.
Correct the exposure, white balance, contrast, shadows, and highlights.
Keep skin tones natural and preserve realistic facial detail.
Add subtle directional lighting from [LEFT/RIGHT/FRONT].
Apply a [WARM CINEMATIC/BRIGHT COMMERCIAL/COOL MODERN] look without excessive smoothing, saturation, or HDR effects.”
Rescue a dark or poorly lit video.
PROMPT:
“Improve the lighting and color of this video while keeping the original scene and subject recognizable.
Correct the exposure, white balance, contrast, shadows, and highlights.
Keep skin tones natural and preserve realistic facial detail.
Add subtle directional lighting from [LEFT/RIGHT/FRONT].
Apply a [WARM CINEMATIC/BRIGHT COMMERCIAL/COOL MODERN] look without excessive smoothing, saturation, or HDR effects.”
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6. REMOVE SOMETHING FROM A VIDEO
Erase unwanted objects or distractions.
PROMPT:
“Remove [OBJECT/PERSON/CLUTTER] from this video.
Reconstruct the area behind it so it remains visually consistent as the video moves.
Keep the main subject and surrounding scene as consistent with the original as possible.
Maintain the existing camera movement, perspective, lighting, shadows, and textures.
Avoid obvious flickering, warping, duplicated objects, or editing artifacts.”
Erase unwanted objects or distractions.
PROMPT:
“Remove [OBJECT/PERSON/CLUTTER] from this video.
Reconstruct the area behind it so it remains visually consistent as the video moves.
Keep the main subject and surrounding scene as consistent with the original as possible.
Maintain the existing camera movement, perspective, lighting, shadows, and textures.
Avoid obvious flickering, warping, duplicated objects, or editing artifacts.”
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7. ADD A CINEMATIC EFFECT
Add a portal, hologram, particles, or more.
PROMPT:
“Add a realistic [GLOWING PORTAL/HOLOGRAM/ENERGY TRAIL/MAGICAL PARTICLES] when [DESCRIBE MOMENT].
Integrate the effect naturally with the subject and environment.
Match the perspective, lighting, reflections, depth, motion, and camera movement of the original footage.
Keep the effect visually impressive but believable and avoid unnecessarily changing the rest of the scene.”
Add a portal, hologram, particles, or more.
PROMPT:
“Add a realistic [GLOWING PORTAL/HOLOGRAM/ENERGY TRAIL/MAGICAL PARTICLES] when [DESCRIBE MOMENT].
Integrate the effect naturally with the subject and environment.
Match the perspective, lighting, reflections, depth, motion, and camera movement of the original footage.
Keep the effect visually impressive but believable and avoid unnecessarily changing the rest of the scene.”
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8. CREATE A SEAMLESS LOOP
Make viewers wonder where the video starts.
PROMPT:
“Turn this footage into a seamless looping video.
Adjust the beginning and ending so the final moment flows naturally back into the opening.
Use [CAMERA MOVEMENT/SUBJECT ACTION] to help hide the transition.
Keep lighting, background details, subject appearance, and movement visually consistent.
Avoid an obvious jump, freeze, flicker, or sudden change at the loop point.”
Make viewers wonder where the video starts.
PROMPT:
“Turn this footage into a seamless looping video.
Adjust the beginning and ending so the final moment flows naturally back into the opening.
Use [CAMERA MOVEMENT/SUBJECT ACTION] to help hide the transition.
Keep lighting, background details, subject appearance, and movement visually consistent.
Avoid an obvious jump, freeze, flicker, or sudden change at the loop point.”
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9. TURN A PHOTO INTO A VIDEO AD
Make a static product image come alive.
PROMPT:
“Turn this product image into a short vertical cinematic advertisement.
Keep the product design, colors, branding, packaging, and important details consistent with the reference image.
Start with [OPENING SHOT], then add a smooth [CAMERA MOVEMENT].
Add subtle movement to [ELEMENT], realistic reflections, depth, and [LIGHTING STYLE].
Finish with a clean hero shot and space above the product for promotional text.”
OP: Brad Gaines
Make a static product image come alive.
PROMPT:
“Turn this product image into a short vertical cinematic advertisement.
Keep the product design, colors, branding, packaging, and important details consistent with the reference image.
Start with [OPENING SHOT], then add a smooth [CAMERA MOVEMENT].
Add subtle movement to [ELEMENT], realistic reflections, depth, and [LIGHTING STYLE].
Finish with a clean hero shot and space above the product for promotional text.”
OP: Brad Gaines
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- Follow me to learn AI in 2026.
- Grab my 40 page guide on how to prompt ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini + My ultimate list of AI tools when you sign up👇
+ awa-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe
- If you want to learn AI, find real gigs, and connect with brands and clients, join The AI Opportunity Circle.
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