CinematicRunway Gen-3Video · 16:9

Rooftop Rain Reveal AI video prompt

A dramatic cinematic video of a figure on a rainy rooftop as the camera cranes up to reveal a glowing city skyline, ideal for trailers and music videos.

The prompt

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Cinematic video of a young man in a dark hooded jacket standing at the edge of a rain-soaked rooftop at night, back to camera, rain falling in heavy streaks backlit by city lights, camera starts low behind him and cranes slowly upward over his shoulder to reveal a vast glowing skyline with blinking aircraft lights, puddles rippling on the roof, cool blue and amber color grade, smooth stabilized motion, anamorphic flares, epic and introspective mood. Aspect ratio 16:9.

Runway reads a short camera instruction first, then the scene. Keep one main motion per clip for cleaner results.

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

  • In Runway, use the camera control panel to set crane-up for precise motion.
  • Generate the opening frame as an image first, then animate it.
  • Swap rain for snow to make a winter version of the same shot.

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 Runway Gen-3? Read the Runway Gen-3 prompt guide or browse the prompt keyword glossary.

Questions about this prompt

Which AI model is this cinematic prompt written for?

It was written and tested for Runway Gen-3, 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 16:9, 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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