Why metaphors make AI animations come out better

Using metaphors instead of technical descriptions gets better results when asking AI to create animations. Rather than listing properties like "blue glow, soft pulse," describing a physical world — like molten liquid flowing through a channel — gives the AI built-in rules for timing, color, and behavior. The metaphor carries density and coherence that a spec list simply can't match, making the AI's output feel intentional rather than stitched together.