Do I need to describe movement, or just the starting image?

Focus on the first frame. The effect uses that setup to infer natural ocean motion like rolling waves, drifting mist, and subtle camera energy.

Can I make it feel calm or dramatic?

Yes. Words like glassy, peaceful, overcast, rough, stormy, or wind-whipped strongly affect the tone and wave behavior in the generated video.

Is this only for realistic beach scenes?

No. You can prompt realistic coastlines, dreamy seascapes, moody maritime shots, or stylized fantasy ocean settings as long as the first frame is clearly described.

Will my prompt work if I include people in the scene?

Yes, but keep them secondary unless they are important to the composition. This effect is strongest when the ocean setting remains the main subject and people support the scene rather than dominate it.

What kind of wording helps avoid a generic beach look?

Use location-specific details and texture cues like black volcanic sand, jagged cliffs, fog over cold water, tide pools, or weathered docks. Those details give the scene a more distinct coastal identity.

Does this effect include a built-in joke structure, or can it stay purely informational?

The Ocean is tuned for a Curious Club-style exchange, so the result usually includes a playful misunderstanding before the correct explanation lands. If you want it to feel more educational than silly, keep your first-frame prompt grounded and avoid describing exaggerated expressions or chaotic action.

What kind of first-frame prompt works best if I want the characters to read clearly?

Give the scene enough room for both the people and the shoreline. A prompt that mentions a wide or eye-level beach view, where each person is placed, and one clear action near the water usually helps the conversation feel readable instead of cramped.

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