Video-to-Prompt Observation Sheet

When reverse-engineering a short video, describe what can be observed before guessing how it was made. Capture each layer separately:

Subject and action

Who or what is visible, and what changes during the shot?

Environment

Location, time of day, weather, background elements, and practical light sources.

Camera

Shot size, angle, lens feel, movement, speed, and focus behavior.

Lighting and color

Direction, softness, contrast, palette, exposure, and atmosphere.

Timing

Approximate duration, motion beats, transitions, and ending state.

Constraints

Aspect ratio, unwanted objects, continuity requirements, and negative prompt terms.