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Wan 2.2 Video Generation Guide

Wan 2.2 introduces a major upgrade to AI video creation with both text-to-video and image-to-video workflows. The release improves motion stability, instruction following, realism, and overall render speed while unlocking cinema-grade aesthetic controls.

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Key Upgrades

  • Cinema-grade aesthetic control - Professional lighting, color, and cinematography concepts are built into the model so prompts can dial in nuanced visuals with multi-dimensional keywords.
  • Richer motion handling - Complex body mechanics, athletic movement, and subtle facial expressions stay fluid and stable across frames.
  • Improved realism - Stronger semantic understanding helps Wan 2.2 follow directions, manage multiple subjects, and preserve spatial relationships.
  • Faster generation - The latest pipeline dramatically shortens render times for both creative prototyping and production-ready clips.

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Prompt Recipe Guide

Prompts steer the content, motion, and look of every clip. Start with the formula that matches your experience, then layer in detail for better control.

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Basic Formula

Prompt = Subject + Scene + Motion
  • Subject — The main focus (person, animal, object, or imaginative creation).
  • Scene — Where it happens, covering foreground, background, and overall setting.
  • Motion — What moves and how it moves, from stillness to high-intensity action.
Use this when you are new to AI video or want open-ended inspiration.

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Advanced Formula

Prompt = Subject (Description) + Scene (Description) + Motion (Description) + Aesthetic Control + Stylization
  • Subject description — Brief adjectives or phrases describing appearance. Example: A black-haired Miao girl in traditional clothing.
  • Scene description — Details about the environment and atmosphere.
  • Motion description — The pace, amplitude, and character of the movement (slowly turning, shattering glass).
  • Aesthetic control — Cinematography terms covering light sources, shot size, camera angles, lenses, and camera moves. See the reference lists below.
  • Stylization — Visual style shorthand such as cyberpunk, line art, or post-apocalyptic.
Layering these descriptors increases fidelity, storytelling, and consistency.

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Image-to-Video Formula

Prompt = Motion Description + Camera Movement When you already supply an image, the subject, scene, and style are locked in. Focus on:
  • Motion description — Describe what should move (character, props, environment) and how fast it happens (slowly waving hello, running quickly).
  • Camera movement — Specify moves like dolly in, pan left, or note a static shot if you want a locked camera.

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Aesthetic Control Reference

Use these dimensions to fine-tune cinematic output:
  • Light source - Direction and type of lighting.
  • Lighting type - Natural, artificial, or mixed setups.
  • Time of day - Morning, noon, golden hour, or night cues.
  • Shot size - From extreme close-up to wide establishing shots.
  • Composition - Rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, and other framing guides.
  • Lens choice - Focal length, specialty glass, and their visual effects.
  • Color tone - Palette and mood, from warm and nostalgic to stark monochrome.

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Dynamic Control

  • Motion - Set speed, cadence, and intensity.
  • Character emotion - Call out facial expressions and body language.
  • Basic camera moves - Pan, tilt, zoom, and dolly instructions.
  • Advanced camera choreography - Complex tracking moves or layered motion.

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Stylization Options

  • Visual style - Anime, realistic, painterly, abstract, and more.
  • Visual effects - Lens flares, motion blur, color grading, and other post-style treatments.

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Tips for Success

  • Start simple - Try the basic formula to validate your idea.
  • Be specific - Add adjectives, motion notes, and cinematic terms for precision.
  • Experiment often - Mix and match controls to discover new looks.
  • Reference real cinema - Borrow language from cinematography guides and shot lists.
  • Iterate quickly - Generate multiple versions and refine based on what works.
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