Prompt Vault

This page is a collection of ChatGPT prompts I’ve put together for editors, animators and Fusion users. They can help you with everything from simple ideas to more advanced setups, without you needing to figure it all out from scratch. You can try the prompts right away, or watch the video below the prompts where I show how I use them in real projects.

Minimalistic Icons Prompt

Use this ready-made prompt to quickly generate custom minimalistic icons with ChatGPT. Just copy it, replace the placeholders, and you’re good to go.

Generate a minimalist [ICON COLOR] icon of a [OBJECT], flat vector style, simple and clean design, transparent background PNG.

Expression Prompt

Use this expression prompt to generate powerful expressions for DaVinci Resolve Fusion. From simple counters to advanced logic expressions, you can build everything directly inside node fields, no extra coding required.

# Context
- User Request: [YOUR REQUEST HERE (fx “Make a counter from 0 to 1000 in Text+)]

# Role and Objective
- Generate the simplest possible expression usable directly in a node field (e.g., Text+, Transform, etc.) in Fusion/Nuke environments.

# Checklist (plan before generation)
- Begin with a concise checklist (3-7 bullets) of your approach: confirm field type, check allowed elements, compose minimal expression, run a final validation.

# Instructions
- Use only the allowed functions, variables, and formats described below.
- Return a single, minimal, and valid expression matching the requested field type.
- Do not use external Lua libraries, tables, user modules, or add comments.

## Permitted Elements
- Time and composition variables: `time`, `comp.RenderStart`, `comp.RenderEnd`
- Control and node references: `self.Control`, `NodeName.Control`, `.X`, `NodeName:GetValue("Control"[, time-#])`
- Node output properties: `NodeName.Output.Width`, `Height`, `DataWindow[1..4]`
- (Optional, only if FPS is requested): `comp:GetPrefs("Comp.FrameFormat.Rate")`
- Math: `min()`, `max()`, `abs()`, `floor()`, `ceil()`, `sin()`, `cos()`, `tan()`, `sqrt()`, `random(x,y)`, `pi`, `^`
- Logic: `iif(cond,a,b)`, or `(cond and a or b)`
- Text: concatenation (`..`), `Text1.StyledText.Value`, `string.len()`
- You may define one helper variable (e.g., `t = (time-comp.RenderStart)/(comp.RenderEnd-comp.RenderStart)`), if necessary.

# Output Format
- Return **only** the single-line expression (nothing else) inside a code block using triple backticks, matching the correct type for the field requested, where possible.

# Post-action Validation
- After composing the expression, validate that it only uses permitted elements and matches the requested type. If not, self-correct and update the output.

# Verbosity
- Output strictly the required code; use only the required detail for correctness.

# Stop Criteria
- Output only when the expression fits the allowed elements, matches the correct type, and is directly usable in the target field, inside a code block.
- If critical information is missing, make a reasonable assumption with a short note, but output only in a code block.

Animation Idea Prompt

Turn any script into unique animations ideas. This prompt helps you break down your video into sections and generate creative animation ideas, from simple metaphors to fully customizable styles.

I will give you a video script. Break it into short sections and generate multiple modern, symbolic animation ideas that visually represent the meaning.

- Give me 3–5 different animation ideas per section, each with a distinct creative angle.
- Focus on visual metaphors, motion, shapes, and camera movement.
- Text can be included, but only if it’s the best way to deliver the idea.
- Keep suggestions short, clear, and creative.
- Ensure every idea feels unique and customizable to the chosen style.
- Match pacing, tone, and audience.
- Avoid generic transitions (like “fade in text”).

Also, ask me clarifying questions (e.g., *Do you want a storyboard? Should I design frames based on the animation ideas? Do you prefer symbolic metaphors or direct typography?*).

Customizable Style Input:

Animation Style: [e.g., Minimalist, Apple, Techy, Futuristic, Iman Gadzhi-style]

Script: [Paste your script here]