You've seen how simple prompts transform into videos. Now let's look at how to actually build them — and what really makes a prompt work in Omni.

When most people first try Omni, they type something simple like "A cat in the garden." And Omni creates an aimless video. A cat appears, but there's no control over the result. The cat might sit, stand, or walk randomly. The camera angle is unpredictable. The lighting could go anywhere.

So, the problem here is that "a cat in the garden" isn't a direction, it's just a description. Think about it: if you hired a film crew and said, "Film a cat in the garden," they'd ask a dozen questions:

Omni needs the same information.

Great video prompts tend to cover a set of core elements — your blueprint that gives Omni what it needs to create a focused, intentional video: Camera Shot + Subject + Action + Setting + Lighting This isn't a rigid formula with a mandatory order. Omni is flexible — you can arrange these naturally, the way you'd describe a scene to someone.

What matters is completeness, not sequence. A prompt that covers all five elements gives Omni enough to work with. A prompt that skips half of them leaves too much to chance.

Now that you know all the components, you can see the difference in action. Let's try it!

Look at how every element came together. Camera position, the subject's actions, the setting, and lighting — it all feels real and sets the mood. This is how the blueprint works.

Now that you know the elements, let's test your understanding of each. We'll go through a few quick exercises to help you use them effectively.

Now it's your turn. Let's build a complete prompt using everything you've learned. Remember: include Camera Shot + Subject + Action + Setting + Lighting — in whatever order feels natural.

Great! Every component plays its role. The tracking shot created dynamic movement; the action gave Omni something to animate; and the setting and lighting made it feel cinematic. This is how you go from "a dog at the beach" to a video that looks professionally shot.

You now have a solid framework for building effective prompts. Next, we'll explore each element in depth. We'll start chronologically, from camera movement. In the next lesson, you'll learn how to move the camera — panning, tracking, dollying — to make your videos feel truly cinematic.