Found Footage
Reusable CCTV Found-Footage Template AI Photo Prompt
Master 10-second static CCTV template for Google Gemini Omni - lock the surveillance look, then swap only location and storyline beats.
The Prompt
reusable-cctv-found-footage-template.md
Style: Real found-footage CCTV, raw security camera archive footage, low-quality surveillance feed. Slightly distorted wide-angle lens, high-ceiling fixed mount. Low-contrast desaturated color palette, subtle digital scanlines, timestamp overlay in corner. No camera movement, completely static frame. Lighting: {{lighting}} Location: {{location}} Audio: {{audio}} Chronological Storyline: 0-3 sec: {{beat_1}} 3-7 sec: {{beat_2}} 7-10 sec: {{beat_3}} Strict Constraints: {{negative_prompt}} Generate a single continuous 10-second clip that looks like authentic evidence discovered on an old hard drive. Optimized for Google Gemini Omni video and still-frame image generation.
Negative prompt
Included when you copy the prompt
cinematic lighting, smooth camera pan, dolly zoom, stylized color grade, music, jump scare, visible monsters, CGI creature, gore, blood spray, exaggerated acting, face close-up scream, glowing red eyes, floating ghost, VHS overload, random camera shake, oversaturated neon horror look, text watermark, logo watermark
Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.
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reusable-cctv-found-footage-template.md
Prompt preview
Style: Real found-footage CCTV, raw security camera archive footage, low-quality surveillance feed. Slightly distorted wide-angle lens, high-ceiling fixed mount. Low-contrast desaturated color palette, subtle digital scanlines, timestamp overlay in corner. No camera movement, completely static frame. Lighting: {{lighting}} Location: {{location}} Audio: {{audio}} Chronological Storyline: 0-3 sec: {{beat_1}} 3-7 sec: {{beat_2}} 7-10 sec: {{beat_3}} Strict Constraints: {{negative_prompt}} Generate a single continuous 10-second clip that looks like authentic evidence discovered on an old hard drive. Optimized for Google Gemini Omni video and still-frame image generation.
Examples
Example input
Example 1 - Hallway leak location: An empty, sterile apartment building hallway at night with a row of uniform doors and a closed elevator at the end lighting: Flickering, harsh overhead fluorescent tube lighting. Under-exposed corners, high-contrast shadows. Realistic digital noise and grain in dark areas. audio: Constant low-frequency electrical hum, faint ventilation draft, dead silent atmosphere with no music. beat_1: Completely empty scene. No movement. Static frames to establish the mundane location. beat_2: A pool of dark liquid slowly seeps out from under door 104. beat_3: The tension peaks with a subtle movement before a sudden, brief video glitch. Cut to black. negative_prompt: cinematic lighting, smooth camera pan, dolly zoom, stylized color grade, music, jump scare, visible monsters, CGI creature, gore, blood spray, exaggerated acting, face close-up scream, glowing red eyes, floating ghost, VHS overload, random camera shake, oversaturated neon horror look, text watermark, logo watermark Example 2 - Wet footprints location: A long, dim basement storage corridor with dusty concrete floor and metal cage lockers lighting: Single dying fluorescent tube, deep under-exposed corners, heavy sensor grain audio: Electrical hum, distant drip of water, no music beat_1: Completely empty corridor. Dust motes only. Nothing moves. beat_2: Dark wet footprints appear one-by-one on the dusty floor, walking toward the camera, though no person is visible. beat_3: Right before the footprints reach the camera, the feed static-glitches and cuts to black. negative_prompt: cinematic lighting, smooth camera pan, dolly zoom, stylized color grade, music, jump scare, visible monsters, CGI creature, gore, blood spray, exaggerated acting, face close-up scream, glowing red eyes, floating ghost, VHS overload, random camera shake, oversaturated neon horror look, text watermark, logo watermark
What you should get
Example 1 output (paste into Gemini Omni): Style: Real found-footage CCTV… static frame. Lighting: Flickering fluorescent… Location: Empty apartment hallway… elevator at the end … Chronological Storyline with door-104 seep … glitch to black. Strict Constraints: cinematic lighting, smooth camera pan, dolly zoom, stylized color grade, music, jump scare, visible monsters, CGI creature, gore, blood spray, exaggerated acting, face close-up scream, glowing red eyes, floating ghost, VHS overload, random camera shake, oversaturated neon horror look, text watermark, logo watermark Example 2 output: Same CCTV style lock, basement corridor location, wet-footprint anomaly toward camera, glitch ending - still no visible person, no music, no jump scare.
How to use this AI photo prompt
- Upload a clear reference photo of your face (well-lit, front-facing works best).
- Fill any placeholders on this page, then tap Copy Prompt.
- Paste into Gemini (also works with Runway, Firefly) and generate.
- Keep your face locked - only wardrobe, pose, and scene should change.
Privacy: If you attach a face reference, do it in the AI tool. Codextroop Prompt Library never receives or stores your photos.
Works best with Gemini / Runway / Firefly
Identity-preserving image-to-image prompts need a strong face reference. Avoid heavy beauty filters on the upload and use the negative prompt when your tool supports it.
Tips for better found footage results
- Match the example aspect ratio when your tool allows it (often 4:5 for portraits).
- If the face drifts, re-upload a sharper photo and keep the same prompt text.
- Copy related found footage prompts below to try alternate looks with the same identity lock.
When to use this prompt
Use it when
- You need help with short-form horror creators.
- You need help with gemini omni video.
- You need help with found-footage series.
Skip it when
- You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
- You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
- You want a modern digital look or heavy filter effect instead of the era/style this prompt targets.
How to get a good result
Done when
Example 1 output (paste into Gemini Omni): Style: Real found-footage CCTV… static frame. Lighting: Flickering fluorescent… Location: Empty apartment hallway… elevator at the end … Chronological Storyline with door-104 seep … glitch to black. Strict Constraints: cinematic lighting, smooth camera pan, dolly zoom, stylized color grade, music, jump scare, visible monsters, CGI creature, gore, blood spray, exaggerated acting, face close-up scream, glowing red eyes, floating ghost, VHS overload, random camera shake, oversaturated neon horror look, text watermark, logo watermark Example 2 output: Same CCTV style lock, basement corridor location, wet-footprint anomaly toward camera, glitch ending - still no visible person, no music, no jump scare.
Common mistakes
- Leaving location, lighting, audio vague - the model then invents placeholders.
- Asking Gemini, Runway, or Firefly for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
- Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
FAQ
- What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
- Replace these placeholders with your details: location, lighting, audio, beat_1, beat_2, beat_3, negative_prompt. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
- Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
- It works best with Gemini, Runway, Firefly. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
- What should a good result look like?
- Example 1 output (paste into Gemini Omni): Style: Real found-footage CCTV… static frame. Lighting: Flickering fluorescent… Location: Empty apartment hallway… elevator at the end … Chronological Storyline with door-104 seep … glitch to black. Strict Constraints: cinematic lighting, smooth camera pan, dolly zoom, stylized color grade, music, jump scare, visible monsters, CGI creature, gore, blood spray, exaggerated acting, face close-up scream, glowing red eyes, floating ghost, VHS overload, ra…
- What are common mistakes with this prompt?
- Leaving location, lighting, audio vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking Gemini, Runway, or Firefly for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
Best for
- Short-form horror creators
- Gemini Omni video
- Found-footage series
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