Choosing a Reference Clip

Pick a clip that has clear lighting, visible action, and stable framing. Avoid clips with heavy filters, rapid cuts, or watermark overlays because they create unreliable evidence. The clip should be short and contain enough action to show the shot structure. ShotToPrompt turns a short reference clip into an evidence-labeled shot and action-beat timeline, so the source material needs to be readable.

• Choose a clip under ten seconds with one continuous action if possible.
• Avoid compression artifacts, text overlays, or heavy color grading.
• Confirm the clip file plays in your editing or prompting tool.