Start with the result
Describe what you want to see or deliver. “Create three lighting studies for this product scene” gives more direction than “make it better.” Include a reference if the visual intention is hard to describe.
Name the working context
Identify the active project, objects, scene or timeline. Mention the units, output size, frame rate or material constraints that matter. When multiple editors are open, be explicit about which one should be used.
Say what stays the same
Creative constraints help preserve your intent. Ask to keep the camera, geometry or source files unchanged when exploring another variable. Save a new version for each meaningful direction.
Define a useful check
A check makes the next step clearer. Ask for a preview render, a list of changed objects, a comparison of file names or confirmation of frame rate. Review it before continuing.
Example: “In the saved copy of my product scene, create a warm evening lighting variant. Keep the model and camera unchanged. Render a small preview and list the lights you changed. Wait for my review before rendering the full sequence.”