An original planning exercise for Viddo AI. Adapt the brief to the inputs available in your chosen tool; examples describe creative intent, not tested product results.
Set the water conditions first
Choose calm water with small ripples rather than asking for dramatic waves and a quiet mood at the same time. The water condition determines how stable reflections should appear and how much the boat should move relative to the dock.
Keep reflection expectations plausible
A slightly broken reflection can suit rippled water, while a perfect mirror suggests a much calmer surface. Do not ask for both simultaneously. Review whether the reflected boat and dock occupy believable positions rather than becoming unrelated decorative shapes.
Limit competing motion
If the boat is approaching, keep the camera steady and avoid a sudden wind change. If the camera moves, simplify the boat action. Separating the sources of motion makes it easier to identify whether a strange result comes from the subject, the water or the viewpoint.
PUT IT INTO WORDS
A Viddo AI example brief
A small sailboat near a wooden dock on calm water, with gentle ripples and softly broken reflections. Keep the boat’s shape and the dock posts coherent. Use stable daylight and a stationary camera while the boat drifts only slightly. Avoid large waves, abrupt wind changes or reflections that behave like independent objects.
Use this as a starting point, then record the specific change you want to test.
BEFORE THE NEXT VERSION
Review the result against the brief
- Reflection clarity should match the stated water conditions.
- The boat and dock should remain spatially consistent above and below the waterline.
- Reduce competing movement when reviewing a problematic result.
Practical question
Should I ask for perfectly realistic reflections?
Describe the visible conditions instead: calm or rippled water, light direction and subject movement. Then inspect the result. A realism adjective cannot replace a clear scene description or a careful review.
Product reference
For current tools and input options, visit the official Viddo AI website. This independent guide is an editorial exercise; it is not official product documentation.