Step 2 - Generate Actors
Actor Prompting Guide
Write clear actor and background prompts in a single prompt for best results in Mirage Studio.
- Actor (1–2 sentences): Physical appearance + expression/pose
- Background (1–2 sentences): Scene, camera, and lighting
Prompt structure
- Actor — physical appearance (gender, ethnicity, age, hair, makeup, clothing, accessories, objects)
- Actor — performance (body position, eye contact, expression)
- Background — scene details and visuals
- Background — camera effects, position, lighting
Actor: physical appearance
Describe who the person is and what they’re wearing/holding.| Variable | Examples | Prompt snippet example |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male, female | She is |
| Ethnicity | Black, East Asian, Caucasian, South Asian, Latino, etc. | an East Asian woman |
| Age | Early 20s, mid‑30s, late 40s | in her mid‑30s |
| Hair | Tight ponytail, shoulder‑length curls, shaved, bangs | with shoulder‑length ash‑blonde hair |
| Makeup | Natural, glam, red lipstick, winged eyeliner | with light makeup and soft pink lipstick |
| Clothing | White button‑down shirt, denim jacket, formal suit | wearing a cream wool sweater and high‑waisted jeans |
| Accessories | Round glasses, hoop earrings, baseball cap, smartwatch | wearing round glasses |
| Objects | Smartphone, coffee mug, bouquet, laptop | holding a steaming mug in both hands |
Actor: performance
Set the pose, gaze, and emotion.| Variable | Examples | Prompt snippet example |
|---|---|---|
| Body position | Standing, sitting, leaning on a counter | She is sitting |
| Eye contact | Looking at camera, looking slightly left | maintaining eye contact with the camera |
| Expression | Talking enthusiastically, calm and confident | talking enthusiastically |
Background & camera
Describe the setting and how it’s filmed.| Variable | Examples | Prompt snippet example |
|---|---|---|
| Camera effects | Subtle background blur, crisp/clear | a slight blur on the background |
| Camera position | Wide shot, medium close‑up, tight shot | the shot is a medium close‑up at eye level |
| Lighting | Soft natural light, warm indoor light | with warm, soft lighting |
Keep actor first, background second. Short, concrete details work best. Avoid long lists of unrelated traits.
Example combined prompts
Cozy indoor scene
Actor: She is an East Asian woman in her mid‑30s with shoulder‑length ash‑blonde hair, light makeup, wearing a cream wool sweater and high‑waisted jeans, holding a steaming mug in both hands. She is sitting and maintaining eye contact with the camera, talking enthusiastically. Background: A rustic wooden cabin interior with shelves of books and a small fireplace behind her; the shot is a tight shot with warm, soft lighting.Tech creator desk
Actor: He is in his late 20s with short brown hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a dark gray hoodie, gesturing with one hand while holding a small gadget. He is seated, looking directly at the camera with an engaging, confident tone. Background: A modern desk setup with LED strip lights and dual monitors; a medium close‑up at eye level with soft directional lighting and a subtle background blur.If your audio uses a female voice, prompt a female‑presenting actor (and vice versa) to keep visuals and narration aligned.