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City Sunrise Time-Lapse: AI video prompt

Lifestyle and Social · 16:9 · 8 seconds

Prompt

A rooftop time-lapse of a city skyline waking up at sunrise, clouds racing past, the sky shifting from deep blue to pink and gold as windows light up and traffic trails glow below. Wide static shot, rich color, calm and uplifting.

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Why this prompt works

Racing clouds and shifting color make a calm, uplifting clip that works for intros and backgrounds.

Recommended settings

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9
  • Duration: 8 seconds
  • Works with Kling, Runway, Veo, Sora and Seedance. Choose the format that matches where you will publish.

How to adapt it

  • Vertical 9:16 suits social platforms.
  • Avoid tight close-ups of faces and hands for the most stable results.
  • Use time-lapse wording for transformations.
  • Keep the setting specific and cozy: a window, a desk, a train seat.

Related topics: time-lapse, sunrise, skyline, calm.

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