Video Upscaler Prompts & Examples

The dedicated video upscaling tool on AetherWave. Pair a source video with a target resolution and pick an engine. The standard AtlasCloud engine reaches 1K and 2K. The BytePlus super-resolution engine reaches 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K, and is cheaper at the two shared tiers. Motion, timing and framing are preserved - nothing is regenerated. Best for taking a 480p or 720p generation up to a delivery resolution, or lifting an existing clip to 4K for a format that demands it. You are charged per second of SOURCE, so check the length before running a long clip at a high target.

This page collects prompts that consistently produce strong output from Video Upscaler when called via the AetherWave MCP server. Each example is structured to highlight what makes the prompt work, so you can adapt the pattern to your own scenes.

Tested prompt examples

These are real prompts that work well. The italics under each example is the actual text to pass via Claude Code.

Prompt structure that works

For Video Upscaler, the prompts that perform best follow a predictable structure:

• Subject first: lead with the main thing in the frame ("vintage Roland synthesizer", "musician in a rain-soaked alley")
• Style and lighting next: how it should look ("photorealistic", "35mm film grain", "soft purple bokeh", "golden hour")
• Composition and aspect: framing cues ("close-up", "wide shot", "16:9", "magazine-quality")
• Mood and atmosphere last: the emotional pull ("moody", "cinematic", "dreamlike")

How to use these prompts

Once you have the AetherWave MCP installed in Claude Code, just paste any of the prompts above. The agent will call aetherwave_upscale_video with model: "atlas-video-upscale" and return the asset URL.

Install in one command:

Free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). Outputs auto-save to your Cloudflare R2 gallery.

When to pick Video Upscaler

Video Upscaler is the right model when your prompt matches its strengths: AI video upscaling.

For other intents, the AetherWave MCP rubric in aetherwave_upscale_video's description routes the agent to the right model automatically. Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog.

Comparison

The native AetherWave video upscaler. No direct alternative; competitors require ffmpeg + external upscaling pipelines. Atlas runs as one MCP tool call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of prompts work best with Video Upscaler?

Prompts matching its core strength: AI video upscaling. Specific subject, clear style cues, aspect ratio in the prompt all improve output quality.

How long should a Video Upscaler prompt be?

30 to 80 words is the sweet spot. Lead with the subject, follow with style and composition, finish with technical specs.

Can I use these prompts directly via Claude Code?

Yes. After installing the AetherWave MCP server, paste any prompt into Claude Code. The agent will call aetherwave_upscale_video with model: "atlas-video-upscale" and return the finished asset.