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Style Anchors

Build prompts without video references using curated style selections.

Style Anchors let you create AI video prompts without needing a reference video. Instead of analyzing visual content, you select from curated style attributes that describe the look and feel you want to achieve.

When to Use Style Anchors

Style Anchors are ideal when:

  • You have a clear vision but no reference video
  • You want to explore different styles quickly
  • You're starting a new project from scratch
  • You want to combine elements from different visual styles
  • You need consistent style across multiple prompts

Style Categories

VPA organizes style attributes into intuitive categories:

Mood & Atmosphere

  • Cinematic, Dreamy, Energetic, Melancholic
  • Mysterious, Romantic, Intense, Peaceful
  • Nostalgic, Futuristic, Raw, Ethereal

Camera Movement

  • Static, Slow Pan, Tracking Shot, Handheld
  • Dolly In/Out, Crane Shot, Steadicam
  • Whip Pan, Zoom, Orbital, First Person

Lighting Style

  • Golden Hour, Blue Hour, High Key, Low Key
  • Natural, Studio, Dramatic Shadows, Soft Diffused
  • Neon, Candlelit, Backlit, Silhouette

Color Palette

  • Warm, Cool, Neutral, Monochromatic
  • Vibrant, Desaturated, Pastel, High Contrast
  • Teal & Orange, Vintage, Cyberpunk, Natural

Era & Style

  • Vintage 70s, 80s Retro, 90s Aesthetic, Modern
  • Futuristic, Timeless, Period Piece, Contemporary

Genre

  • Documentary, Commercial, Music Video, Film
  • Social Media, Corporate, Art House, Experimental
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Mix and match

The power of Style Anchors is in combining unexpected elements. Try pairing "Vintage 70s" with "Futuristic" mood, or "Documentary" genre with "Dreamy" atmosphere.

Using Style Anchors

  1. Navigate to the Analysis page
  2. Select "Style Anchors" as your input type
  3. Browse through each category and select attributes
  4. Add a subject description (what's in the scene)
  5. Choose your target generator
  6. Click "Generate Prompt"

Subject Description

While style attributes define the "how," the subject description defines the "what." This is where you describe:

  • The main subject (person, object, landscape)
  • The setting or environment
  • Any specific actions or movements
  • Key details you want included

Example Subject Descriptions

  • "A woman walking through a neon-lit Tokyo street at night"
  • "Ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs at sunset"
  • "A dancer performing contemporary dance in an empty warehouse"
  • "Time-lapse of a flower blooming in a garden"
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Combining with video analysis

You can use Style Anchors as a starting point, then refine with video analysis later. Or analyze a video first, save the prompt, then use Style Anchors to create variations.

Style Presets

VPA includes pre-configured style combinations for common use cases. These presets give you a starting point that you can customize:

  • Cinematic Trailer: Dramatic, wide shots, teal & orange
  • Social Media Reel: Energetic, vertical, quick cuts
  • Product Commercial: Clean, studio lighting, smooth motion
  • Music Video: Stylized, dynamic camera, high contrast
  • Documentary: Natural, handheld, authentic feel