VideoLuma Dream MachineVideo · 9:16

Paper Lantern Release AI video prompt

A magical video of hundreds of glowing paper lanterns rising over a lake at dusk, made for festival reels, travel intros and calm social content.

The prompt

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Dreamlike video of hundreds of glowing paper sky lanterns slowly rising from a crowd gathered on a lakeshore at dusk, warm orange light reflecting on the still water, a young couple in the foreground releasing one lantern together, camera tilts up slowly following their lantern into the deep blue sky full of drifting lights, gentle breeze moving the lanterns, soft bokeh, smooth natural motion, warm and hopeful mood. Aspect ratio 9:16.

Luma Dream Machine likes natural camera language. Add a start frame image for more control.

Remix this prompt

Swap the subject or one layer at a time. The prompt above updates as you go.

Want full control over camera, aspect ratio, seed and negatives? Open this idea in the Prompt Studio.

Tips to get more from it

  • Follow one hero lantern with the camera so the motion has a clear subject.
  • Use 9:16 for reels; switch to 16:9 for a YouTube intro.
  • Add 'slow motion' for a more emotional, music-friendly pace.

How to use this prompt

  1. Pick your AI model in the format tabs so the syntax matches the app you use.
  2. Optional: change the subject or swap a layer in the remix panel to make it yours.
  3. Copy the prompt (and the negative prompt, if your app has a field for it) and paste it in.
  4. Generate 2–4 variations, keep the best, then refine one detail at a time.

New to Luma Dream Machine? Read the Luma Dream Machine prompt guide or browse the prompt keyword glossary.

Questions about this prompt

Which AI model is this video prompt written for?

It was written and tested for Luma Dream Machine, but the format buttons above rewrite it for Runway, Kling, Luma and Pika, so you can paste it into the tool you already use.

Can I change the aspect ratio or style?

Yes. The prompt is set for 9:16, which suits this composition. In Midjourney change the --ar value; in other apps pick the size in settings. Use the remix panel to swap the style, lighting, camera or mood without rewriting the whole prompt.

Is this prompt free to use for commercial work?

The prompt text is free to copy, edit and use. Whether you can sell the image depends on the terms of the AI model that generates it, so check your plan on that platform before using results commercially.

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