Prompt library
Raindance AI Prompts You Can Copy
The Raindance AI look is simple to describe and easy to get wrong: two people, a wooden pier over calm water, low golden sun, and a slow, deliberate camera. Most failed videos break one of those rules. Below are director's notes you can paste straight into the generator's notes field, plus a short list of what to keep and what to change.
Updated October 2026
The five rules every prompt needs
- Two separate people. Upload one clear front-facing photo per person; never a group photo.
- Slow, simple camera. Ask for a gentle push-in or a locked frame - fast cuts kill the mood.
- One golden-hour set. Wooden pier over calm water, low sun, warm soft light, sea haze on the horizon.
- One waits, one sings. The sitter holds still at the end of the pier; the singer walks in and performs to the camera.
- Say who is who. Name which photo is the sitter and which is the singer so the roles do not swap.
Copy-paste director's notes
Pick a card, hit Copy, then open the generator with the note prefilled - or paste it into the notes field yourself.
Classic friends duo
Best for: two friends, first attempt
Vertical 9:16. A wooden pier over calm sea at golden hour, low sun, soft haze, warm light. Camera is slow and simple - a gentle push-in, never fast cuts. The person from photo 1 sits at the end of the pier waiting; the person from photo 2 walks the boardwalk and sings warmly to the camera, then sits beside them. Each keeps their own face, hair and outfit from the uploaded photos.
Couple
Best for: partners, anniversary posts
Vertical 9:16. Wooden pier over calm water, deep golden sunset, gentle camera push-in. The person from photo 1 waits at the end of the pier; the person from photo 2 approaches slowly, singing straight to the lens, then takes their hand and they watch the sun together. Romantic, warm, unhurried. Keep both identities exactly as in the reference photos.
Siblings back-and-forth
Best for: brothers, sisters, cousins
Vertical 9:16. Golden-hour pier over a quiet sea, slow camera. The person from photo 1 sits at the pier edge; the person from photo 2 walks up mid-song and gives them a playful shoulder bump before sitting down too. Warm, funny sibling energy. Casual outfits as in the photos, faces identical.
Two pets
Best for: cats, dogs
Vertical 9:16. A low wooden pier at sunset, gentle light, slow camera. The pet from photo 1 sits at the end of the pier; the pet from photo 2 trots up the boards and "sings" toward the camera with head tilts and open mouth, then settles next to the first. Preserve breed, markings and proportions from each reference photo.
Solo
Best for: one person, filter-style
Vertical 9:16. Golden-hour pier over calm water, low sun, slow push-in. One person walks the boardwalk alone, singing softly to the camera, then sits at the edge of the pier watching the horizon. Keep the face, hairstyle and outfit from the uploaded photo.
Character duo
Best for: fictional characters, cosplay, original characters (adults who consented)
Vertical 9:16. Golden-hour pier scene, calm sea, warm haze, slow camera. Two original characters: the first waits at the end of the pier, the second walks in and performs to the camera before joining them. Keep each character's design, colors and proportions from the reference images.
Common prompt mistakes
- Uploading a group photo → identities merge. Use two separate photos.
- Asking for fast cuts or camera spins → the sunset mood breaks. Keep the camera slow.
- Naming a real celebrity or a specific song → may be blocked or rejected. Use your own photos and add the "Raindance" sound inside TikTok or Reels.
- Describing too many actions → one waits, one sings, that is the whole scene.
Prompt questions
What is a Raindance AI prompt?
A short description of the scene and movement that tells the generator how the two people should act. On this site it goes in the notes field next to your two photos.
Do I have to write a prompt?
No. Template mode works with two photos alone; notes only add control.
Can I use these prompts in other tools?
Yes; they are plain text scene descriptions and work as a starting point in any image-to-video tool.
Do the prompts work for pets?
Yes, see the pet version on this page and the pet guide.
Why did my two people swap roles?
State who sits and who sings in the note, and upload two separate photos instead of a group shot.
Can I add the original song?
The "Raindance" sound is added inside TikTok or Reels after you download; that is what links your post to the trend. Or make an original sunset-duet song on the song page.