> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.imagine.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Pro Tips & Best Practices > Habits that lift your output from 'good generation' to 'good film.' Once you are comfortable with the basics, these habits will lift your output from "good generation" to "good film." ## Prompting * Write prompts the way a director briefs a crew: **subject, action, setting, time of day, mood.** * Mention only what matters. Long prompts with conflicting instructions confuse the result. * Lean on references for things hard to describe in words — a shade of teal, a face, a silhouette. ## Cinematography * Pick a camera/lens/focal/aperture preset for your project and **stick to it.** * Default to **35mm or 50mm.** Reach for ultra-wide or long lenses when the story specifically calls for it. * Aperture **f/2.0–f/2.8** covers most narrative scenes. Use f/1.4 for romance and dreams; f/16 for landscapes and epic reveals. ## Video structure * **Build storyboards before videos.** Cheap to iterate, easy to share. * Use the **wide → medium → close-up** rhythm for multi-shot scenes. Classic for a reason. * Save your strongest budget for the moment that matters most. Not every shot has to be the same length. ## Production rhythm * Work in iterations. **Four variations → pick one → refine → move on.** Trying to nail it in one click is slower. * Name projects, scenes, and presets descriptively. *"Hero Shot V3"* beats *"Untitled."* * Use the **Assets library.** Anything you generate is available to reuse. ## Common mistakes to avoid Loading **every cinematic control** at once on your first try. Start with prompt + camera preset, then add movements and ramps. Asking for too many things in a single edit. **One change per pass.** Ignoring the **15-second ceiling** on multi-shot videos until the timeline forces you to. Plan your time budget before generating.