Magical Forest Candle Ad: A $100K CGI Product Reveal Prompt
Transform a simple product into an enchanting narrative with this dynamic, multi-scene Veo 3 prompt. This structured JSON prompt generates a hyper-realistic, viral-worthy commercial for a ‘Forest Breeze’ scented candle. The video begins with an elegant shot of the candle, then magically ignites, releasing glowing green particles that coalesce and grow into a stunning, miniature forest around the product. This level of sophisticated CGI storytelling, with its seamless transformations and detailed world-building, creates a final video with a production value that could easily exceed $100,000.
Why This Prompt Works
This prompt is exceptionally effective because it masterfully leverages several core Veo 3 best practices to achieve a professional, cinematic result:
- Multi-Scene Sequencing: By breaking the 8-second ad into four distinct, timed scenes, it constructs a complete narrative arc from anticipation and magical reveal to the final, serene product showcase. This structured approach ensures a dynamic and engaging visual flow.
- Clarity and Specificity: The prompt avoids ambiguity by providing rich, concrete details. It specifies everything from the “elegant frosted glass jar” and “intricate bark textures” to the camera’s “macro lens,” giving Veo 3 precise instructions to render a high-fidelity scene.
- Dynamic Camera Control: Each scene uses deliberate camera movements like the initial “slow, controlled push-in,” a “dynamic, fast zoom-out,” and a final “smooth, controlled crane shot” to build energy, direct the viewer’s focus, and enhance the storytelling.
- Origin and Flow of Transformation: The magical effect isn’t random; the prompt clearly defines that the transformation originates from the “melting wax” and that the “swirling green particles” are the mechanism for building the forest, ensuring a logical and visually satisfying transformation.
How to Customize & Enhance
Use this powerful prompt as a template for your own incredible product commercials. Here are a few ways you can adapt it:
- Change the Theme: Modify the elements for a different scent. For an “Ocean Mist” candle, have the particles form a miniature coral reef with sand and seashells. For a “Winter Pine” theme, have them construct a tiny snow-covered pine forest.
- Adapt for Other Products: This concept works beautifully for other items. Imagine a perfume bottle where the mist forms a blooming garden, or a coffee bean that sprouts a miniature coffee plantation. This technique is also perfect for natural products, as seen in this CGI skincare ad.
- Adjust the Pacing: Shorten the duration of the initial scenes and lengthen the transformation scene to create a more explosive and dramatic reveal. Conversely, slow everything down for a more serene, meditative feel.
- Incorporate Branding: In the final scene, add an `on_screen_text` element to have your brand logo or tagline elegantly fade into view, completing the commercial. The dynamic construction of the foliage showcases Veo 3’s ability to handle complex CGI plant growth simulations perfectly.
json Prompt
{
"video_length_seconds": "8",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"overall_style": {
"visual_aesthetic": "high-dopamine visuals, fast-paced dynamic editing style, glossy hyper-realism, vibrant and energetic CGI, visually arresting, magical realism",
"color_palette": "deep forest greens, earthy browns, soft mossy greens, warm amber glows from the flame, ethereal whites, with glowing light effects",
"film_attributes": "rapid cuts and transitions, dynamic camera movements, exaggerated motion blur, fast-paced action, surreal and unexpected elements, rhythmic visual cues, crisp focus on wax texture and lush foliage",
"tone_and_mood": "serene, enchanting, natural, invigorating, comforting, magical, premium"
},
"keywords": [
"AuraGlow",
"Scented Candle",
"Forest Breeze",
"Aromatic",
"Natural",
"Dynamic",
"CGI",
"Viral Ad",
"Transformation",
"Miniature Forest",
"Home Fragrance",
"Vibrant",
"Ethereal",
"Magical"
],
"scenes": [
{
"scene_id": 1,
"start_time_seconds": 0.0,
"end_time_seconds": 2.0,
"description": "A pristine, unlit AuraGlow 'Forest Breeze' scented candle, encased in an elegant frosted glass jar with a minimalist label, stands centered on a smooth, polished stone surface. The wick is perfectly straight. A subtle, soft light illuminates the candle, highlighting its texture.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Medium Close-up",
"motion": "Slow, controlled push-in, then a subtle orbital rotation around the candle, focusing on its elegant design",
"angle": "Eye-level",
"lens": "Macro lens for crisp detail of wax and glass"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "Ultra-clean, minimalist studio environment with a polished dark stone surface and a soft, diffused background blur of warm, inviting light.",
"transformation": "None, setting the stage for the upcoming magical transformation."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Rapid cut to a dynamic, magical ignition",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Subtle, clean studio hum, faint distant ethereal chimes",
"music": "Soft, ambient orchestral music with a building, anticipatory string swell",
"sfx": "Gentle 'whisper' of air, faint 'shimmer' of light"
},
"elements_in_scene": [
"AuraGlow 'Forest Breeze' scented candle in frosted glass jar",
"Perfectly straight cotton wick",
"Smooth, polished dark stone surface",
"Minimalist label on the candle jar"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "Subtle light shimmer around the candle, almost imperceptible air currents",
"visual_effects": [
"Subtle light flares",
"Enhanced glass reflections"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 2,
"start_time_seconds": 2.0,
"end_time_seconds": 4.0,
"description": "The candle wick magically ignites with a soft, ethereal glow, and a small, perfect flame appears. As the wax around the wick begins to melt, it doesn't just turn to liquid; it shimmers with an intense, vibrant green light, and tiny, glowing particles of moss and miniature leaves begin to rise from the melting wax, swirling upwards.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Close-up",
"motion": "Dynamic, fast zoom-out combined with a rapid upward tilt, following the rising particles",
"angle": "Slightly low angle, looking up at the flame and rising particles",
"lens": "Macro lens to capture intricate details of the melting wax and particles"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "The immediate area around the candle is now filled with a magical, glowing green light and swirling botanical particles.",
"transformation": "The melting wax is actively transforming into a source of magical, botanical energy."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Seamless, fluid morphing transition as particles coalesce",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Energetic 'whoosh' of rising particles, subtle magical crackle",
"music": "High-energy, enchanting orchestral music with a dramatic, impactful crescendo",
"sfx": "Soft 'pop' of ignition, gentle 'crackle' of the wick, magical 'shimmer' and 'swirling' sounds of particles"
},
"elements_in_scene": [
"AuraGlow candle with a perfect, ethereal flame",
"Melting wax glowing vibrant green",
"Tiny, glowing particles of moss and miniature leaves rising from the wax"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "Flame appearing, wax melting and glowing, particles erupting and swirling rapidly upwards and outwards, particles accelerating",
"visual_effects": [
"Volumetric light simulation",
"Dynamic particle effects (glowing moss, leaves)",
"Luminous green glow from the wax"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 3,
"start_time_seconds": 4.0,
"end_time_seconds": 6.0,
"description": "The swirling green particles rapidly coalesce and transform, dynamically constructing a miniature, hyper-realistic forest environment around the base of the AuraGlow candle. Tiny, towering oak trees with intricate bark textures instantly grow, lush ferns unfurl, and soft moss spreads across miniature rocks, all emerging directly from the dissipating glowing particles.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Wide Shot",
"motion": "Smooth, controlled crane shot descending and orbiting the forming miniature world, showcasing its magical construction",
"angle": "High angle initially, descending to eye-level with the miniature world",
"lens": "Standard lens for clear view of the unfolding scene"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "A miniature, vibrant forest is rapidly constructing itself around the candle on the polished stone surface.",
"transformation": "Glowing particles are actively transforming into a miniature, living forest environment."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Soft, elegant dissolve as the scene settles",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Gentle rustling of miniature leaves, subtle 'growing' sounds, distant chirping of forest birds",
"music": "Uplifting, harmonious orchestral music, building in complexity with a magical undertone",
"sfx": "Delicate 'unfurling' sounds for ferns, soft 'pop' for growing trees, gentle 'shimmer' as particles dissipate",
"voiceover": ""
},
"elements_in_scene": [
"AuraGlow 'Forest Breeze' scented candle",
"Miniature oak trees with detailed bark",
"Lush ferns and moss spreading",
"Tiny rocks and forest floor elements",
"Dissipating glowing green particles",
"Polished dark stone surface"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "Particles coalescing, miniature trees and plants rapidly growing and unfurling, moss spreading instantaneously",
"on_screen_text": "",
"visual_effects": [
"Dynamic plant growth simulation",
"Particle effects from dissipating glow",
"Subtle magical glow around growing elements"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 4,
"start_time_seconds": 6.0,
"end_time_seconds": 8.0,
"description": "The AuraGlow candle stands majestically as the centerpiece, its flame casting a warm glow, now perfectly framed by the fully formed, serene miniature forest. Soft, ethereal light filters through the tiny canopy, creating a peaceful, immersive scene. A single, dew-kissed fern leaf and a delicate sprig of moss are prominently displayed at the base of the candle.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Medium Shot",
"motion": "Slow, steady pull-out, revealing the full miniature world, then a subtle, almost imperceptible hover",
"angle": "Eye-level",
"lens": "Prime lens for sharp, clear focus on the candle and forest"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "A vibrant, miniature forest perfectly surrounds the AuraGlow candle on a polished stone surface.",
"transformation": "The environment is now fully formed and static, showcasing the final product and its natural essence."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Fade to black",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Gentle forest breeze, distant birdsong, soft rustling of leaves",
"music": "Serene, enchanting orchestral music with a satisfying, warm and natural resolution",
"sfx": "Subtle 'sparkle' sound, gentle 'crackle' of the flame, soft 'whisper' of the breeze"
},
"elements_in_scene": [
"AuraGlow 'Forest Breeze' scented candle, glowing flame",
"Miniature forest with oak trees, ferns, and moss",
"Single dew-kissed fern leaf at candle base",
"Delicate sprig of moss at candle base",
"Polished dark stone surface"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "Subtle shimmering of light, gentle sway of miniature leaves, soft flicker of the candle flame, ethereal light rays filtering through the canopy",
"on_screen_text": "",
"visual_effects": [
"Subtle lens flares from the candle flame",
"Enhanced sparkling effect on dew drops",
"Soft, ethereal light rays filtering through the forest"
]
}
],
"brand_info": {
"key_colors": [
"Deep Forest Green",
"Earthy Brown",
"Soft Moss Green",
"Warm Amber",
"Frosted White"
],
"name": "AuraGlow",
"product": "Forest Breeze Scented Candle"
},
"ending_visual": "The AuraGlow 'Forest Breeze' scented candle, perfectly centered within the vibrant miniature forest, against a polished dark stone background. The brand logo 'AuraGlow' is prominently displayed beneath the candle.",
"final_audio_cue": "A gentle, resonant 'ding' followed by a final, serene musical chord."
}