Introduction
POV videos are taking over platforms like TikTok and YouTube, creating immersive storytelling experiences. If you’ve ever wondered how to create these engaging AI-generated POV videos, you’re in the right place! In this guide, I’ll show you step-by-step how to generate compelling AI-powered POV videos, specifically focusing on a prison-themed narrative.
Step 1: Crafting the Perfect AI Prompts
Before generating images, we need well-structured prompts. I use two techniques for this:
Technique 1: Using Screenshots as Reference
- Take a screenshot from a reference TikTok video.
- Upload the screenshot to ChatGPT and ask it to describe the image for use as a prompt.
- Refine the description until it captures the essence of the scene.
- Ask ChatGPT to generate a series of prompts based on the theme – in this case, “POV: Life in Prison.”
- This process results in a structured sequence of prompts that guide the storytelling.
Technique 2: Creating Custom Image Descriptions
- Take multiple screenshots from reference videos.
- Generate unique descriptions for each image.
- Use these descriptions to create new AI-generated scenes.
- Refine the prompts for the best possible output.
Once the prompts are ready, you can find them linked in the description for easy access!
Step 2: Generating Images with FlexClip
FlexClip is my go-to AI image generator. Here’s how to use it:
- Copy and paste the refined prompts into FlexClip.
- Choose a cinematic or photo style.
- Set the model to “Ultra” for high-quality images.
- Ensure the aspect ratio is 9:16 (TikTok-friendly format).
- Click “Generate” and test different variations.
FlexClip Prompts for This POV Series:
1️⃣ POV Water Glass Holding View
“POV shot from a prisoner drinking water from a tin cup in his cell. The metal is cold against cracked lips, the water slightly stale but refreshing. The small cell is silent except for the occasional rustle of fabric as the cellmate shifts on the bunk above. Beyond the bars, the hallway is empty, the prison momentarily at rest.”
2️⃣ Guard Bullying While Mopping
“POV shot from a prisoner mopping the hallway under a guard’s watchful eyes. The wooden handle of the mop feels rough and splintered. Dirty water spreads unevenly across the floor, smearing rather than cleaning. Other inmates pass by silently, their gazes flicking toward the guard, who stands nearby with arms crossed, tapping his baton against his palm.”
3️⃣ Standing in Line for a Meal
“POV shot from a prisoner standing in line, waiting for a meal in the cafeteria. The dull clatter of trays and the murmured conversations create a steady hum. The air smells of overcooked vegetables and stale bread. Inmates shuffle forward, receiving their portions—soupy gruel and a small piece of bread—before sitting at long, dented metal tables.”
4️⃣ Washing Clothes
“POV shot from a prisoner sitting on a metal stool, washing clothes in a rusted basin. Cold, soapy water stings rough, calloused hands. The prison laundry room is filled with quiet murmurs and the rhythmic scrubbing of fabric. Damp clothes hang from thin ropes, dripping onto the cracked concrete floor. A guard leans against the doorway, watching silently.”
5️⃣ Sleeping on the Floor
“POV shot from a prisoner lying on a wooden bunk inside a dark, overcrowded barracks. Bare feet stick out from under a rough, tattered blanket. The dim glow of a single lantern hangs from the ceiling, casting eerie shadows on the wooden beams and rough walls. Rows of cramped wooden bunk beds filled with prisoners stretch into the distance, some sleeping on thin straw-covered mattresses. The air feels cold, damp, and oppressive, evoking a sense of confinement and despair.”
6️⃣ Wooden Post Grip
“POV shot of a person gripping a weathered wooden post with both hands while wrapping sharp barbed wire around it in a cold, snow-covered forest. Their hands, reddened from the cold and slightly trembling, carefully twist the metal, their sleeves worn and tattered. The rough texture of the post contrasts with the sharpness of the wire.”
7️⃣ Scrubbing Filthy Wooden Floor
“POV shot of a prisoner scrubbing a filthy wooden floor with a dirty, tattered rag. The prisoner’s hand is covered in grime, their wrist wrapped with a frayed cloth. The wet floor reflects the dim, oppressive lighting.”
8️⃣ Eating Food with Spoon
“POV shot of a prisoner sitting at a long, worn wooden table in a dimly lit, grim dining hall. The prisoner’s hand holds a spoon over a metal bowl filled with a watery, unappetizing soup.”
9️⃣ POV Resting on Wooden Floor
“POV shot of a prisoner lying on a rough straw-filled mattress in a dimly lit wooden barracks. The prisoner’s bare feet stick out from under a coarse, tattered blanket.”
Step 3: Animating Images with Hailuo AI
Now that we have the images, it’s time to animate them using Hailuo AI.
Steps to Animate Images:
- Upload the AI-generated images into Hailuo AI.
- Select the animation style that fits best with the POV aesthetic.
- Use motion effects to create a natural, immersive feel.
- Adjust the camera movement to simulate first-person perspective.
- Fine-tune facial expressions and slight body movements for realism.
- Export the animated sequence at high resolution.
Hailuo AI Prompts for Animation:
1️⃣ POV Water Glass Holding View
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements like the person walking forward and make the glass in hand loon natural, also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
2️⃣ Guard Bullying While Mopping
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements like the cameraman getting bullied by other people and make it natural movements, also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
3️⃣ Standing in Line for a Meal
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements like the person approaching the food infront and going to eat it like natural movements with hands and it should look natural, also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
4️⃣ Washing Clothes
“POV shot, person washing clothes.”
5️⃣ Sleeping on the Floor
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements to feet like the person just woke up and also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
6️⃣ Wooden Post Grip
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add little movements of persons wrapping barbed wire also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
7️⃣ Scrubbing Filthy Wooden Floor
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements like the cameraman is mopping the floor with the piece of cloth in his hand and make it natural movements and also add some movements to other people in the area like they are also mopping with whatever in their hand, also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
8️⃣ Eating Food with Spoon
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements like the cameraman is using the spoon in his hand to eat food but don’t rush and make it natural movements and also add some movements to other people in the area like they are also eating their food with whatever in their hand, also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
9️⃣ POV Resting on Wooden Floor
“Jerk the camera a little bit like unnatural phone type motion. Add some movements to feet like the person is resting and and also make the light lamp on roof swing a little bit like in natural way, also make the scene feel some realistic but don’t exaggerate that much as I just need point of view (POV).”
Step 4: Editing the Final Video
Once the animated images are ready, it’s time to edit them into a full POV video using Filmora.
Steps to Edit in Filmora:
- Import all the animated clips into the timeline.
- Adjust the pacing to ensure a smooth flow between clips.
- Add ambient sound effects like footsteps, muffled voices, and metal clinks (Pixabay is great for free sounds!).
- Apply subtle camera shakes to enhance realism.
- Color grade the footage to create a cinematic prison-like atmosphere.
- Export the final video in high quality.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can create AI-generated POV videos that feel immersive and engaging. From crafting detailed prompts to animating with Hailuo AI and editing with Filmora, every stage contributes to the final result. If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more AI storytelling tutorials!
Happy creating!