AI Fundamentals — Prompting

Understanding how to communicate effectively with AI models

What Is It?

A prompt is the specific input or instruction given to an AI model to generate a desired response. The quality of the prompt directly impacts the quality of the output — better prompts lead to better results.

The best way to learn is through experimentation — try different approaches, refine your inputs, and see what works best.

Not All Prompting Is the Same

Different AI models respond differently to prompts. Text-based models (like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) work with conversational prompts, while image generators (like Midjourney, DALL·E) use descriptive visual prompts.

Text prompts vs Image generation prompts require different approaches

Scriptwriting & Idea Generation Tools

Tool	Best For	Key Strength
ChatGPT	Conversational iteration, creative text, dialogue, storytelling	Versatile all-rounder
Gemini	Multimodal content, visual structure, Google ecosystem	Data-backed insights
Claude	Emotionally intelligent, ethically grounded narratives	Nuanced long-form
CoPilot	Technical step-by-step instructional content	Microsoft integration
Perplexity	Fact-driven, research-focused content with citations	Source-backed answers
Squibler	Screenplay and narrative structure	Script formatting
ChatSonic	Real-time, trend-aware conversational content	Current data access
TextCortex	Concise, high-impact short-form writing	Efficient rewriting

ChatGPT Prompting

What ChatGPT Excels At: Conversational iteration, creative text generation, dialogue writing, and storytelling. ChatGPT is ideal for brainstorming, expanding ideas, and generating natural-sounding dialogue.

📝 Note: ChatGPT works best when you provide context, specify the desired tone, and iterate on responses. Treat it as a conversation, not a one-shot query.

Best Practices:

Include: Clear role assignments, specific format requests, desired tone/style, examples of what you want.

Avoid: Vague one-word prompts, expecting perfection on the first try, ignoring context from previous messages.

ChatGPT Prompt Example

You are a creative screenwriter specializing in sci-fi short films.
Write a 2-minute script about a robot discovering music for the first time.
Tone: Emotional, wonder-filled. Include visual cues for an AI video.
Format: Scene headings, action lines, and dialogue.

ChatGPT Iteration Prompt

Take the script above and:
1. Make the dialogue more natural
2. Add specific camera angle suggestions
3. Include Midjourney-ready image descriptions for key scenes

Gemini Prompting

What Gemini Excels At: Multimodal content, visual structure, integration with Google ecosystem. Gemini is best for factual, data-backed content and research-driven scripts.

Gemini Prompt Example

Research the top 5 trending AI video topics in 2025.
For each topic, provide:
- A one-paragraph summary
- 3 potential video angles
- Suggested visual style for AI generation
- Key statistics or data points to include

Claude Prompting

What Claude Excels At: Emotionally intelligent, ethically grounded narratives. Claude produces nuanced long-form content with a natural, conversational voice.

Claude Prompt Example

Write a 3-minute video script exploring the ethical implications
of AI-generated art. Take a balanced perspective.
Include:
- Personal anecdotes from both sides
- Visual scene descriptions suitable for AI image generation
- A thought-provoking conclusion that doesn't take sides

CoPilot Prompting

What CoPilot Excels At: Technical, step-by-step instructional content. CoPilot integrates within Microsoft applications for contextual refinement.

Perplexity Prompting

What Perplexity Excels At: Fact-driven, research-focused content with citations. Perplexity provides concise, direct responses backed by sources.

AI Image Generation Prompting

Popular AI image generation tools: Midjourney, DALL·E, Gemini Imagen, Adobe Firefly

Tool	Best For	Key Strength
Midjourney	Stylized, cinematic, emotionally rich visuals	Artistic quality (V7)
DALL·E	Photorealistic, design-ready, style-guided	Inpainting & editing
Gemini (Imagen)	Narrative-aligned, contextual, educational	Google integration
Adobe Firefly	Video asset creation, motion design	Creative Cloud integration

Midjourney Prompting

Midjourney (V7) excels at stylized, cinematic, and emotionally rich visuals. It responds best to descriptive, atmosphere-driven prompts.

Midjourney Prompt Example

A lone astronaut standing on a crystalline alien planet,
golden hour lighting, volumetric fog, cinematic composition,
hyper-detailed textures, Wes Anderson color palette --ar 16:9 --v 7 --q 2

📝 Note: Midjourney prompt codes: --ar (aspect ratio), --v (version), --q (quality), --s (stylize), --no (negative prompt), --tile (seamless pattern).

DALL·E Prompting

DALL·E focuses on photorealistic, design-ready imagery. It supports inpainting (editing specific parts of an image) and style-guided generation.

DALL·E Prompt Example

Create a photorealistic image of a futuristic Tokyo street at night,
neon signs reflecting in rain puddles, a woman in a red kimono
walking with a translucent umbrella, cyberpunk atmosphere,
8K resolution, shallow depth of field

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