Zeely’s creative engine isn’t magic; it’s more like a mirror. It gives you back exactly what you put into it — the clarity of your thought, the flashes of genius, and the typos you swore you’d fix later. Thus, the more specific you are in the prompt, the more alive your results become.
In this guide, we’ll explore how to write prompts that get the best out of Zeely: simple rules, real examples, and ready-to-use templates to help you create with confidence and a little bit of flair.
The main secrets for all Zeely features
Principle | Why it matters |
Say clearly what should change and what should stay | Keeps your product or layout from morphing into something unrecognizable |
Spell out exactly what you want in the final result — text, image, or video | Keeps the task complete for the model |
Cut the fluff | Keeps your prompt clean, readable, and efficient |
Clarity beats adjectives every time | Specific actions always work better than “beautiful” or “modern” |
Always mention lighting | It shapes realism, mood, and flow in motion |
Lock your product | Prevents distortion, texture loss, or redesign |
Start with what matters most: context
When you add a product or upload an asset, Zeely uses that information as creative context. It reads the name, description, and visual details of your product, then draws on them whenever it generates copy, images, or video.
This background data works like a reference sheet for the model. A product described as “a handmade linen tote bag with wide straps” gives AI a sense of material, shape, and purpose before you even start prompting. But if the description says only “bag,” the system has little to build from — and the output might not match your vision. Clear, detailed input helps AI reflect your real product more accurately in every result.
Pro tip: Before you hit Generate, take sixty seconds to polish your product description. Add a line about color, texture, or a unique feature. Small details often guide AI toward stronger, more realistic work.
Talk in positives, not negatives
AI isn’t great with “don’ts.” When you tell it what not to do, it still has to imagine that thing first, and then gets a little lost trying to erase it. That’s how small misfires happen: the thing you said you didn’t want quietly makes its way back in.
So, instead of saying “Don’t make the sky blue,” try “Make the sky purple.”
This little move from a negative sentence to an affirmative one reduces the likelihood that something will go wrong. Think of it like guiding a new designer: the clearer your vision, the less time you’ll spend fixing misunderstandings later.
Still, “don’ts” have their place. When you truly need to set limits, keep them brief and put them at the end of your prompt, framed as a simple command:
Avoid adding text to the background.
Avoid changing the product color.
This way, your main instruction stays focused, and AI still knows where the boundaries are.
Give AI a role to play
Before you dive into a complex prompt, assign AI a role. It’s like handing your creative partner a brief before the project begins. Once AI knows who it is and what it’s meant to do, it starts thinking with intention and creating with direction.
For example: “You are a skilled visual interpreter and prompt engineer tasked with generating cinematic, high-conversion video prompts for models such as Minimax Hailuo 02 or Kling 2.5 Pro.”
Or, for Meta ads: “Your goal is to create a new advertisement that mirrors the layout, structure, and psychological intent of the reference ad, but is redesigned with the creative content and visual identity of my product.”
Framing the role this way gives your prompt a backbone. It turns a vague wish into a clear brief, and that’s when AI stops acting like a machine and starts creating with you — like a true partner who understands the assignment.
Give AI enough to work with
Every good result starts with good context. Each prompt should give the model enough to understand your product and your vision. In practice, that means:
Include key product details. The better your asset description, the smarter the AI’s response.
Choose a solid base image. Your selected image heavily affects results. Need a refresher? Check our guide: What images work best for AI generation
Read the auto-generated prompts. They’re like mini lessons in structure and tone. See how Zeely builds them, then adapt them for your own ideas.
Regenerate when needed. Even the best models have their moods. If the first try doesn’t click, run it again — the second take often gets it right.
Pro tip: Don’t hesitate to make small edits and rerun your prompt. AI improves with every iteration.
Keep lighting in mind
Lighting isn’t decoration; it’s structure. It shapes realism, mood, and flow. Whether you imagine a morning glow, a soft indoor light, or a cinematic sunset, always mention it in your prompt.
Example: “Soft daylight coming from the left, highlighting the product texture.”
A single note about lighting can make the entire result feel more cohesive and alive — sharper in detail, steadier across frames, and more cinematic by default.
Build prompts like mini-scripts
A great prompt works the way a director’s note does: short, clear, and full of intention. Try using this simple structure across Zeely’s creative tools:
[Role] + [Goal] + [Context] + [Visual or Motion Direction] + [Lighting] + [Tone or Style]
Example for image-to-video:
Generate a short, dynamic video of the uploaded perfume bottle, keeping its shape and color. Use soft daylight and slight camera motion to highlight the glass texture and reflection.
Example for ad creation:
You are a marketing copywriter creating a 15-second Meta ad that mirrors a reference ad. Focus on the product’s benefits — natural ingredients and minimalist design — with bright daylight and a clean background.
Keep exploring
Prompting is, at its core, an act of curiosity. You try, adjust, and try again. Each experiment teaches you something about how the machine interprets intention — and, in a way, how you express your own. The process doesn’t stop when you press Generate; it keeps evolving, quietly, through each new attempt.
The best prompts aren’t long; they’re clear. When your words and vision align, AI turns them into something that speaks for itself, and sometimes it even surprises you.