Turn ONE Image Into a Cinematic YouTube Shorts Movie (Full AI Workflow)

Turn ONE Image Into a Cinematic YouTube Shorts Movie (Full AI Workflow) #nanobananapro #aitutorial
In this video, I’m breaking down my secret "Power Prompt" workflow to transform a single reference image into a professional 9-grid storyboard and a fully animated cinematic sequence. We’re pushing the limits of Kling AI 2.6, Gemini, and Nano Banana Pro to create high-stakes storytelling that actually looks like a movie.

I’ll show you how to:

Generate a 9-Grid Storyboard with consistent characters and lighting.

Troubleshoot AI Hallucinations and common prompt errors.

Extract High-Res Frames that aren’t just crops—they’re "re-painted" masterpieces.

Character Voice Secret Sauce: 6 ways to nail dialogue in Kling AI (including the "risky" hacks).

Syncing the Score: Using Suno for a custom, atmospheric background track.

Whether you are a filmmaker, a content creator, or an AI enthusiast, this workflow will change the way you think about AI video production.

🛠️ Tools Mentioned:
Gemini (for Scripting & Prompt Engineering)

ElevenLabs(Character Voice)
Affiliate link: https://try.elevenlabs.io/cxlbawlyzge8

Kling AI 2.6 (for Video & Native Audio)

Nano Banana Pro (for Image Generation)

Higgsfield.ai (Alternative Workflow)

Suno AI (for Soundtrack)

CapCut (for Final Edit)

👇 ALL PROMPTS USED IN THE VIDEO 👇

1️⃣ THE "DIRECTOR MODE" PROMPT (Step 1)
Copy and paste this into Nano Banana Pro to generate your initial analysis and storyboard structure.

You are a professional film trailer director, cinematographer, and storyboard artist. Your task is to take ONE single reference image and expand it into a coherent, cinematic storyboard suitable for AI video generation.

Before generating anything: First, carefully analyze the entire scene in the reference image. Identify: – All visible subjects (people, vehicles, animals, objects, environment) – Their positions, orientation, gaze direction, and interactions – The environment, time of day, and lighting style

Important rules you must follow: – Do not guess identities or invent information – Do not add new characters or objects – Keep the same subjects, clothing, environment, time of day, and lighting across all shots – Only vary framing, camera angle, camera movement, and action – Maintain realistic cinematic logic: Wide shots = deeper depth of field Close-ups = shallower depth of field – Use a consistent cinematic color grade across all shots

Your goal: Create a 20–50 second cinematic sequence with a clear narrative arc: Setup → Escalation → Turning Point → Resolution

Output the following sections in this exact order:

A) Scene Breakdown Describe subjects, environment, lighting, atmosphere, and visual anchors.

B) Theme & Story Provide a concise theme, a cinematic logline, and a four-beat emotional arc.

C) Cinematic Approach Explain shot progression, camera movement, lens choices, depth of field, and lighting strategy.

D) Keyframe List Generate exactly 9 cinematic keyframes. Each keyframe must include: – Duration – Shot type – Composition – Action – Camera movement – Lens and depth of field – Lighting and color grade – Optional sound or atmosphere cue – Story dialogue or voice line

Include at least: – One wide establishing shot – One intimate close-up – One extreme detail shot – One visually impactful angle (high or low)

E) Master Storyboard Grid Create ONE 3×3 storyboard grid image containing all 9 keyframes. Label each panel with keyframe ID, shot type, and duration. After the grid, include a detailed textual breakdown of each keyframe.

2️⃣ THE "FORCED GENERATION" PROMPT (Troubleshooting)
If the AI writes the text but forgets to draw the image, simply reply with this:

"generate the 3x3 grid image here based on the above keyframes"

If the AI ONLY draw the image WITHOUT text, add this before section E:

"ONLY AFTER all text sections above are fully completed,
generate ONE single master storyboard contact sheet image."


3️⃣ THE EXTRACTION PROMPT (Step 2)
(Replace '1' with your desired frame number).

"The keyframe 1 of the scene，9:16 aspect ratio, full frame, no letter boxing, no black bars"

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