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AI Motion — Generalized vs. Per-Photo Prompts

Both columns are the same promo (same narration, music, photos) with each still turned into AI motion by Kling. Left uses one generalized prompt for every shot. Right has our LLM read each photo's label and write a prompt specific to that photo. Expand "Photo labels & the prompt the LLM wrote" under each pair to see exactly what it produced per shot.

Proof-of-concept. The per-photo prompt (right) hallucinates markedly less — it names what to animate (waves, foliage, a person) and what to keep still (sand toys, lamps, furniture) for that specific photo.

Capitola

Beach / Coastal
GeneralizedOne prompt for every shot
Per-photo (LLM)Prompt written from each photo's label
Photo labels & the prompt the LLM wrote (8 shots)
1Beachfront living room with glass door and ocean view.
prompt: Animate the ocean waves with gentle, natural motion. Sway the plants and trees outside the glass door slightly. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, making nearer objects shift a little more than far ones. Keep the glass door, furniture, and all solid objects perfectly still.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the glass door, furniture, or any solid objects. Do not add new clouds, birds, or people. Keep the sky clear if it is clear in the photo.
2Kitchen interior with coffee maker, chairs, and a view of the beach.
prompt: Animate the gentle waves of the ocean in the background view, and include a subtle sway of the curtains near the window. Keep all solid objects like the coffee maker, chairs, and kitchen fixtures perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with gentle parallax, making sure nearer objects like the coffee maker and chairs shift slightly more than the distant ocean view.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the coffee maker, chairs, or any kitchen fixtures. Do not add any new objects, people, or elements to the scene. Keep the sky clear and do not introduce any clouds.
3Two white mugs on a wooden table with a beach view.
prompt: Animate the gentle sway of the ocean waves in the beach view visible through the window, and include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure the two white mugs and the wooden table remain perfectly still.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the white mugs, wooden table, or any other solid objects in the photo. Keep the sky clear and avoid adding any new elements such as birds or clouds.
4Wooden sign with beach theme, seashells, and potted plant.
prompt: Animate the potted plant with gentle swaying motion as if in a light breeze, and include subtle movement in the seashells as if they are being gently moved by the wind. Keep the wooden sign perfectly still. Add a slow camera push-in with gentle parallax, making sure nearer objects like the seashells and plant shift slightly more than the background sign.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the wooden sign. Do not add any new elements such as clouds, birds, or people. Keep the sand, gravel, or any loose ground material perfectly still. Do not move any solid, inanimate objects like furniture, decor, or fixtures.
5Seagulls at sunset on a beach near a pier with houses in the background.
prompt: Animate the seagulls in the photo with subtle, natural movements as if they are preening or adjusting their positions. Gently animate the waves on the beach with natural, rolling motion. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure the houses in the background remain still. Ensure the pier and all solid objects remain perfectly still.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the houses, pier, or any solid objects. Do not add new elements like birds, clouds, or people. Keep the sky clear and do not introduce any new movement or objects that are not already present in the photo.
6Moss-covered tree trunk with red seaweed on rocky beach.
prompt: Animate the red seaweed gently swaying in a light breeze, while keeping the moss-covered tree trunk and rocky beach perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the moss-covered tree trunk, rocky beach, or add any new elements. Keep the sky clear if it is clear in the photo.
7Boy playing with sand molds on a beach.
prompt: Animate the gentle waves of the ocean and the subtle movement of the boy's body as he plays with sand molds on the beach. Keep the sand molds, beach, and all other inanimate objects perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with gentle parallax, making sure the nearer objects shift slightly more than the far ones.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the sand molds, beach, or any other inanimate objects. Do not add any new elements to the photo.
8Kitchen with wooden cabinets and a view of a living room with a beach view.
prompt: Animate the gentle sway of the curtains at the window due to a light breeze, while keeping the wooden cabinets, kitchen appliances, and all furniture in the living room perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in towards the kitchen, with subtle parallax to give depth to the scene.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the wooden cabinets, kitchen appliances, or any furniture. Do not add any new elements such as birds, people, or clouds. Keep the beach view static and do not alter the clear sky.

Oakhurst — Mountain Family Haven

Forest / Mountain
GeneralizedOne prompt for every shot
Per-photo (LLM)Prompt written from each photo's label
Photo labels & the prompt the LLM wrote (10 shots)
1Modern living room with sectional sofa, coffee table, and large windows overlooking a balcony.
prompt: Animate the outdoor view seen through the large windows with gentle, natural motion of the sky and any visible clouds drifting slowly. Keep the indoor objects such as the sectional sofa, coffee table, and all furniture perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth, making sure nearer objects shift slightly more than the far ones.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the indoor furniture, walls, floors, or any objects within the living room. Do not add any new elements such as birds, people, or objects. Keep the indoor environment static and only animate the outdoor sky and clouds.
2Modern living room with white furniture, flat-screen TV, and fireplace.
prompt: Animate the flames in the fireplace with a gentle flickering motion. Keep the white furniture, flat-screen TV, and all other solid objects perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the white furniture, flat-screen TV, or any other solid objects. Do not add any new elements to the scene.
3Modern kitchen with island, gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and skylight.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the modern kitchen to gently shift as if the sun is moving outside the skylight. Keep the gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and the island perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, making nearer objects shift a little more than far ones.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the cabinets, appliances, island, or any other solid objects in the kitchen. Do not add any new elements to the photo, such as clouds, people, or moving objects. Keep the skylight clear and the sky outside still.
4A kitchen with light grey cabinets, white countertops, and a window with a view of trees and a red structure outside.
prompt: Animate the trees outside the window with a gentle sway as if in a light breeze. Keep the red structure, kitchen cabinets, countertops, and window perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making nearer objects shift slightly more than those further away.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the red structure, kitchen cabinets, countertops, or window. Do not add any new objects, people, or animals. Keep the interior of the kitchen perfectly still.
5Modern open-concept kitchen with dining and living area, wood-burning stove, and large windows overlooking greenery.
prompt: Animate the gentle sway of the greenery outside the large windows, and include a subtle shift in the existing light and soft shadows to simulate the passage of time. Keep all solid, inanimate objects, including the wood-burning stove, kitchen appliances, furniture, and decor, perfectly still. Perform a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth, making sure nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the wood-burning stove, kitchen appliances, furniture, or decor. Do not add any new elements such as birds, clouds, or people. Keep the sky clear if it is clear in the photo.
6Bedroom with double bed, area rug, desk, and flat-screen TV.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the bedroom with a gentle, subtle shift. Keep the double bed, area rug, desk, and flat-screen TV perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle cinematic camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the double bed, area rug, desk, or flat-screen TV. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets. Keep the solid inanimate objects perfectly still.
7Bedroom with green headboard, orange throw, and colorful wall tapestry.
prompt: Animate the orange throw with a gentle, subtle movement as if it's being affected by a light breeze. Keep the green headboard, colorful wall tapestry, and all other solid, inanimate objects perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the green headboard, colorful wall tapestry, or any other solid, inanimate objects. Do not add any new objects or elements to the photo.
8Bedroom with green bed, orange accents, rug, desk, and TV.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the bedroom with a subtle shift to create a gentle, natural ambiance. Keep all solid, inanimate objects such as the green bed, orange accents, rug, desk, and TV perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, ensuring nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the green bed, orange accents, rug, desk, or TV. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets. Keep the floor, walls, and ceiling perfectly still.
9Bedroom with metal bed, nightstands, television, and large window overlooking outdoor area.
prompt: Animate the outdoor area visible through the window with subtle swaying of any visible trees or plants, and a gentle shift in the light and shadows. Keep the metal bed, nightstands, television, and all other indoor furniture perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure nearer objects shift a little more than far ones.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the metal bed, nightstands, television, or any other indoor furniture. Do not add any new objects, people, or animals. Keep the indoor environment perfectly still.
10Empty room with white walls, wooden beams, and a mirror.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the empty room with a subtle shift to give the impression of a gentle change in light source. Keep the white walls, wooden beams, and mirror perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, ensuring nearer objects like the mirror shift slightly more than the distant walls.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the white walls, wooden beams, or the mirror. Do not add any new objects, people, or elements to the scene.

Juh Serene Retreat

Apartment / Interiors
GeneralizedOne prompt for every shot
Per-photo (LLM)Prompt written from each photo's label
Photo labels & the prompt the LLM wrote (9 shots)
1Modern living room with a flat-screen TV, sofa, armchair, and wooden flooring.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the living room with a gentle, subtle shift. Keep the flat-screen TV, sofa, armchair, and wooden flooring perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle cinematic camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the flat-screen TV, sofa, armchair, or wooden flooring. Do not add any new objects or elements to the photo.
2Modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden wall paneling, and decorative items on a media console.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the living room with a gentle, subtle shift. Keep the flat-screen TV, wooden wall paneling, decorative items on the media console, and all other solid, inanimate objects perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle cinematic camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the flat-screen TV, wooden wall paneling, decorative items on the media console, or any other solid, inanimate objects. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets. Keep the sky clear if visible.
3Modern living room with an open-plan kitchen featuring a dining area, sofa, and coffee table.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows with a subtle shift to simulate natural light change. Keep the camera moving slowly with a gentle push-in, ensuring subtle parallax and depth. Ensure that the sofa, coffee table, and all other solid, inanimate objects in the photo remain perfectly still.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the sofa, coffee table, or any other solid, inanimate objects. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets. Keep the sky clear if it's visible.
4Modern kitchen cabinet with glass door displaying crystal glassware.
prompt: Animate the glass door of the kitchen cabinet with a gentle push and pull motion, simulating a slight breeze. Keep the crystal glassware perfectly still inside the cabinet. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making the cabinet appear closer while the background shifts slightly.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the crystal glassware, kitchen cabinet frame, or any other inanimate objects. Do not add any new elements to the photo.
5A minimalist bedroom with a blue bedspread, wooden floor, and a hanging woven light fixture.
prompt: Animate the hanging woven light fixture with a gentle sway as if moved by a soft breeze. Keep the blue bedspread, wooden floor, and all other solid objects perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, making nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the blue bedspread, wooden floor, or any other solid objects. Do not add any new elements or movement that is not already present in the photo.
6Towels in a basket and on a shelf of a bathroom.
prompt: Animate the subtle movement of the towels in the basket and on the shelf with a gentle breeze, ensuring they sway slightly as if in a light wind. Keep all solid objects in the bathroom, including the basket, shelf, and fixtures, perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the basket or the shelf. Do not add any new objects, people, or elements not present in the photo.
7Modern bathroom with white sink, black cabinet, and towel warmer.
prompt: Animate the subtle shifting of light and soft shadows within the modern bathroom, keeping the white sink, black cabinet, and towel warmer perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the sink, cabinet, towel warmer, or any other solid, inanimate objects. Do not add any new elements or movement that is not already present in the photo.
8Rooftop terrace with wooden deck chairs and city view.
prompt: Animate the clouds that are already present in the sky, drifting slowly, while keeping the wooden deck chairs, city view, and all structures perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the wooden deck chairs, city view, or any structures. Do not add new clouds, birds, people, or objects.
9A vase of white tulips, a black tissue box, and a glass bottle on a wooden table in a living room.
prompt: Animate the gentle swaying of the white tulips in the vase as if moved by a light breeze. Keep the black tissue box, glass bottle, wooden table, and all other solid objects in the living room perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the black tissue box, glass bottle, wooden table, or any other solid objects. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets. Keep the camera movement subtle and photoreal.

Austin — Travis Heights Art Abode

Urban / Art Loft
GeneralizedOne prompt for every shot
Per-photo (LLM)Prompt written from each photo's label
Photo labels & the prompt the LLM wrote (8 shots)
1Modern living room with white furniture, patterned rug, and wall clock.
prompt: Animate the wall clock hands with gentle, natural motion. Keep all solid, inanimate objects such as white furniture, patterned rug, and walls perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the white furniture, patterned rug, or walls. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets. Keep the living room interior static except for the clock hands.
2White hanging egg chair with black cushion in living room.
prompt: Animate the loose fabric of the egg chair gently swaying in a light breeze while keeping the black cushion, living room furniture, and all other solid objects perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the black cushion, living room furniture, or any other solid objects. Do not add any new objects, people, or pets to the photo.
3Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring.
prompt: Animate the light and shadows in the modern kitchen with gentle, subtle shifts. Keep all solid, inanimate objects like white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate or add any new objects, plants, water, or living things. Do not move any solid, inanimate objects, loose ground material, or structures.
4Elegant dining room with a black table, white chairs, and a chandelier.
prompt: Animate the chandelier with a gentle sway as if moved by a soft breeze. Keep the black table, white chairs, and all other solid objects perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the table, chairs, or any other solid objects. Do not add any new elements or movement not present in the photo.
5Modern bathroom with marble sink and brass fixtures.
prompt: Animate the subtle shift in existing light and soft shadows in the modern bathroom with marble sink and brass fixtures. Keep all solid, inanimate objects like the sink, fixtures, and marble perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the marble sink, brass fixtures, or any other solid objects. Do not add any new objects or elements to the photo.
6Modern outdoor lounge with daybed, sofa, and sunshade by pool.
prompt: Animate the surface of the pool with gentle, natural ripples. Sway the sunshade slightly as if in a light breeze. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax, making sure the daybed, sofa, and all other solid objects remain perfectly still.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the daybed, sofa, or any other solid objects. Do not add new elements like birds, people, or clouds. Keep the sky clear and avoid any movement of sand, gravel, or loose ground material.
7Small rectangular swimming pool with blue tiles, wooden deck, and sun shade.
prompt: Animate the water surface in the small rectangular swimming pool with gentle, natural ripples. Keep the blue tiles, wooden deck, and sun shade perfectly still. Include a slow, gentle camera push-in with subtle parallax and depth.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the blue tiles, wooden deck, or sun shade. Do not add any new objects, people, or animals. Keep the camera movement subtle and photoreal.
8Big Top candy shop sign with elephant above brick wall.
prompt: Animate the 'Big Top' candy shop sign with gentle swaying motion, as if affected by a light breeze. Keep the elephant above the brick wall perfectly still. Include a slow camera push-in with subtle parallax, making nearer objects shift slightly more than those in the background.
keep still / never add: Do not animate the elephant, brick wall, or any other solid, inanimate objects. Do not add new elements like birds, clouds, or people.