How do I create effective prompts?
A prompt is a text instruction that Agent Opus uses to generate your video. The way you communicate with Agent Opus directly affects the quality, tone, and relevance of the output. Clear, specific prompts lead to better results. Below are a few best practices to help you craft effective requests and get the most out of your creative process.If you have any questions or need help along the way, join our Discord community! We’re always around to support you, answer questions, and connect with fellow creators.
| Best Practices | More Effective Prompt | Less Effective Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Be Clear and Specific Clearly state what the video should cover and the style or tone you’re aiming for. | Create an informative explainer video about future space tourism, with vibrant visuals and a friendly narrator. | Make a video about space travel. |
| Provide Necessary Context Include relevant background information to help Agent Opus understand your goals. Mention the topic, target audience, video style, and any key instructions. | I’d like to create a faceless, informative video based on this article: https://www.ft.com/content/cc083f49-90a5-4645-a039-0d1f88d2a0e4 The video should explain why Labubu is gaining popularity. My audiences are marketing professionals interested in branding and audience engagement. Please ensure the facts are accurate. Here are additional sources to reference: https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/lalisa-labubu-does-k-pop-011306303.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X8KvR82-qw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc1a1CF80 | Create a video talking about ‘Oyster Capital’. |
| Give Source Material Directly Include any blog text or headlines you want used. Agent Opus works best when you provide clear source content. | Here is my blog post: [link]. Turn this into a 60-second narrated video with smooth motion graphics. Turn my podcast audio @[your uploaded audio file] into a highlight reel with animated headlines. | Here is my blog title: Labubu. |
| Plug your script straight into the video Include any script you have. Agent Opus will turn your written script into voiced narration. Agent Opus works best when providing a full and well rounded transcript. | Make a video around a video about: how AI is actually good for pushing genuine and authentic creativity. Here’s my script: Everyone’s worried AI is flooding the world with generic content—what some call “AI slop.”But here’s the twist: that’s exactly what’s pushing us forward. Tools nowadays can pump out endless art and music—but only by remixing what already exists. They can’t touch your lived experience, your voice, your truth. People say AI is lowering the bar. In reality, it’s raising it. If you want to stand out now, you can’t be average. You have to be specific. Honest. Unmistakably you. AI forces us to dig deeper and make work that can’t be copied. So don’t fear it—treat it like a challenge. Let it push you to be more original than ever. The future belongs to creators who dare to be real. Are you ready to level up? | Make a video about AI and creativity. Use my script somehow and make it look cool. Add some visuals that match. |
| Keep These Limits in Mind Agent Opus is best suited for narrative-style video generation. For editing raw footage or clipping long videos, please use OpusClip. | Here is a list of things Agent Opus is currently not built for: ❌ Add animated captions to raw videos (use OpusClip for this) ❌ Turn long videos into short clips (use OpusClip for this) ❌ Pull content from paywalled sources — paste or summarize the content yourself ❌ Describe specific logos, fonts, or color palettes for the video in the prompt. Custom brand assets must be uploaded manually. | N/A |
Agent Opus works best with certain categories
| Use Case | What is it best for? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Explainer To teach or explain something clearly and simply | “What is…?” videos (e.g., “What is blockchain?”) “How does this work?” (e.g., “How credit cards earn rewards”) Step-by-step guides (e.g., “3 steps to improve your resume”) Concept breakdowns (school topics, tech, finance, productivity, etc.) | Create a video on the history of the internet. Please include specific dates, breakthroughs, and any modern trends. |
| Promotional Video Get people interested or excited about a product, event, or service | Product feature highlights App or tool demos Event announcements or launches | Write a high-energy, cinematic holiday-season ad for Agent Opus. Showcase how artists, brands, and creators can bring their ideas to life with stunning AI-generated music videos, commercials, and visuals this holiday season. Use phrases like “AI-powered holiday magic,” “next-gen creative studio,” and “make your brand shine brighter this season.” |
| Thought Leadership Share your ideas, frameworks, and opinions to invoke conversation | Breaking down how you think: frameworks, mental models, lessons learned “Here’s my take on…” style videos Short rants or hot takes about your industry, role, or topic | Create a polished 45-second LinkedIn video script on the topic of Self-Sabotage. Make sure the video includes these key ideas: Awareness is only the first step: it means nothing without taking the second step of intentional action.Self-sabotage isn’t your identity — it’s a collection of habits that shape how you perform, behave, and connect with others. Inner reflection is essential — emphasize the need to look inward to recognize patterns and begin real change. Keep the tone clear, concise, and professional, suitable for a LinkedIn audience. |
| News Quickly explain “what happened” and “why it matters” of the recent news | Geopolitical News Local announcements or updates Market/finance changes Product launches and feature updates | Create a video of this news about Agent Opus’s Public Beta Launch. Please ensure the facts are accurate. Here are additional sources to reference: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxeH9M1Xib0, https://www.opus.pro/agent] |
Referencing your own assets
You can make your videos feel more “you” by adding your own images and clips. Agent Opus can mix your assets with AI-generated visualsWhat counts as an asset?
- URLs (e.g links to social Media Posts, articles, youtube videos)
- Files (e.g a document outlining your script)
- Images (e.g product photos or screenshots, headshots, brand logos)
- Audio (e.g voiceovers)
- Video (e.g b-rolls)
- Upload your assets first
- Refer to them clearly in your prompt
- Describe the role, not just the file
- Better: “Use the screenshot @WTM.png when explaining my app.”
- Worse: “Use the second image somewhere.”