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Emphasizes facial expressions or object details, highlighting emotion.
cinematic close-up shot of a woman's face, tears welling in her expressive eyes, detailed skin texture, soft and emotional lighting, shallow depth of field.
Make the framing explicit. Describe what should fit inside the frame and what can remain outside it.
The frame is filled with a single detail, like an eye or a tiny object.
extreme close-up shot of a human eye, revealing the intricate details of the iris and a reflection of a city skyline, macro photography, intense and focused.
Make the framing explicit. Describe what should fit inside the frame and what can remain outside it.
Typically shows a character from the waist up, combining expressions with some body language.
medium shot of a detective from the waist up, leaning against a brick wall in a dimly lit alley, holding a vintage camera, capturing his thoughtful expression and body language.
Make the framing explicit. Describe what should fit inside the frame and what can remain outside it.
Shows the character's full body and their surroundings.
wide long shot of a lone wanderer standing on a cliff, their full body silhouetted against a vast, dramatic sunset over the ocean, establishing the character's relationship with the expansive environment.
Make the framing explicit. Describe what should fit inside the frame and what can remain outside it.
The character is very small in the frame, emphasizing a vast background or a sense of isolation.
extreme long shot of a vast, snowy mountain range. A tiny figure of a climber is barely visible, dwarfed by the immense and majestic landscape, creating a sense of scale and isolation.
Make the framing explicit. Describe what should fit inside the frame and what can remain outside it.
Shot from directly above, like a bird's view, showing the layout.
bird's eye view, top-down shot of a bustling city intersection, cars and pedestrians moving like intricate clockwork, revealing the grid-like layout of the urban environment.
Describe where the camera is in relation to your subject, then keep that perspective consistent.
Shot from a low angle, making the subject appear tall and powerful.
dramatic low-angle shot looking up at a superhero standing on the edge of a skyscraper. The perspective makes them look powerful, imposing, and ready for action against a cloudy sky.
Describe where the camera is in relation to your subject, then keep that perspective consistent.
Shot from a high angle, making the subject appear small and vulnerable.
high-angle shot looking down at a child lost in a crowded market. The elevated perspective makes the child appear small, vulnerable, and overwhelmed by the surrounding chaos.
Describe where the camera is in relation to your subject, then keep that perspective consistent.
Tilting the camera to create a sense of unease, tension, or disorientation.
dutch angle shot of a character running through a neon-lit, futuristic corridor. The tilted camera creates a sense of disorientation, tension, and frantic energy.
Describe where the camera is in relation to your subject, then keep that perspective consistent.
Simulates a character's viewpoint, immersing the audience in the scene.
POV (Point of View) shot from the first-person perspective of someone riding a motorcycle on a winding coastal road, hands on the handlebars visible, creating an immersive and thrilling experience.
Describe where the camera is in relation to your subject, then keep that perspective consistent.
Shot from behind one character's shoulder, focusing on another, often used in dialogue.
over-the-shoulder shot from behind a man, focusing on the woman he is talking to in a cozy cafe. This shot frames their intimate conversation and connection.
Describe where the camera is in relation to your subject, then keep that perspective consistent.
The camera moves forward towards the subject, emphasizing its importance.
a smooth dolly-in shot moving slowly towards a mysterious ancient artifact resting on a pedestal in a museum. The camera's forward movement builds suspense and focuses attention on the object's importance.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The camera moves backward away from the subject, revealing more of the environment.
a slow dolly-out shot starting on a character's sad face looking out a window, then pulling back to reveal they are in an empty, desolate room, emphasizing their loneliness and isolation.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The lens focal length increases, magnifying the subject without changing perspective.
using a zoom lens to rapidly zoom in from a wide view of a crowd to a single, suspicious face, creating a sense of sudden realization and focus without any camera movement.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The lens focal length decreases, making the subject smaller without changing perspective.
a zoom-out shot that starts on a character's face and pulls back to reveal they are standing on the stage of a massive, empty theater, creating a feeling of insignificance.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The camera moves parallel to a moving subject, keeping it in the frame.
side-view tracking shot following a character as they jog along a scenic park path in the morning. The camera moves parallel to them, capturing the fluid motion and environment.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The camera pivots horizontally from a fixed position to show a wide scene or follow action.
a smooth panning shot that sweeps horizontally across a beautiful panoramic landscape, starting from a mountain peak and ending on a serene lake, revealing the vastness of the scene.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The camera pivots vertically from a fixed position to reveal height or details.
a slow tilting shot that starts at the base of a giant, ancient tree and moves vertically up to its highest branches, revealing its immense height and majesty.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The camera moves on a crane for significant vertical or horizontal shifts.
dramatic crane shot that begins at ground level with two characters greeting and then soars high into the air, revealing they are in the middle of a stunning, epic landscape.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
Shot with a handheld stabilizer for smooth, flowing motion.
a fluid steadicam shot following a character as they walk through a crowded, lively street market, weaving through people and stalls with smooth, uninterrupted motion.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The subject is sharp while the background is blurred artistically.
portrait shot with a very shallow depth of field. A person's face is in sharp focus, while the background is a beautiful, creamy bokeh of city lights, isolating the subject.
Name the subject that should be sharp. For a focus change, describe both the starting and ending subject.
The foreground, mid-ground, and background are all in sharp focus.
a landscape photo with a deep depth of field where everything is in sharp focus, from the flowers in the foreground to the forest in the mid-ground and the mountains in the far background.
Name the subject that should be sharp. For a focus change, describe both the starting and ending subject.
Shifting focus from one subject to another within the same shot.
a rack focus shot within a single take. The focus starts on a glass of wine in the foreground, then smoothly shifts to a character's face in the background, redirecting the viewer's attention.
Name the subject that should be sharp. For a focus change, describe both the starting and ending subject.
Slowing down the playback speed to emphasize details or create atmosphere.
dramatic slow-motion shot of a dancer leaping through the air, their movements graceful and detailed, with fabric flowing around them, emphasizing the beauty of the moment.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
Capturing frames at long intervals to show the passage of time.
a time-lapse sequence showing a busy cityscape from day to night. Clouds streak across the sky, and the city lights turn on, compressing hours into seconds to show the passage of time.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
A fast pan that blurs the image, used for quick transitions.
an energetic whip pan transition between two scenes. The camera pans so fast it creates a blur, connecting a character in one location to another in a dynamic way.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
A close-up of an object or detail that adds narrative information.
an insert shot showing a close-up of a character's hand writing a letter. The detail of the pen on paper provides crucial narrative information.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
Shows a character's reaction to an event or dialogue.
a reaction shot of a character's face, showing pure shock and disbelief as they witness a surprising event happening off-screen.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
An ultra-wide-angle lens that creates strong distortion for a unique effect.
a shot using a fisheye lens from the center of a skate park, capturing the entire scene with a distorted, spherical perspective.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
The subject is backlit, appearing as a dark outline.
a dramatic silhouette shot of a couple standing on a beach against a vibrant sunset. They are backlit, creating dark outlines against the colorful sky.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
A camera rigged to an actor's body, facing them.
a disorienting snorricam shot with the camera mounted on an actor's chest, capturing their frantic running. Their face is always in frame while the background shakes.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
The camera moves in an arc around the subject.
a 360-degree arc shot where the camera circles around two characters engaged in a tense standoff in the rain.
Use one clear movement. Specify its direction and speed, and tell the camera what to follow.
Using a telephoto lens to make the background appear closer.
shot with a telephoto lens creating strong lens compression. A character is walking, and buildings seem unnaturally close and stacked up behind them.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
A composition technique placing the subject on the third lines.
a visually pleasing composition using the rule of thirds. A lone tree is placed on the right vertical line, overlooking a valley.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
The frame is symmetrical horizontally or vertically.
a perfectly symmetrical composition looking down a long, ornate hallway in a palace. The centered vanishing point creates balance and stability.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
Using lines within the frame to guide the eye to the subject.
a composition using leading lines. A winding road starts at the bottom and leads the eye through a forest towards a distant mountain.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
Using foreground elements to create a frame around the subject.
a composition using a natural frame. A character is seen through a stone archway, isolating and emphasizing them against the landscape.
Anchor the subject in the frame. Use a simple background so the composition remains readable.
Start with the same subject, action, and lighting. Generate one version with a locked-off camera and another with a slow dolly-in. Compare how the movement changes the emphasis.
Combine techniques gradually. A single clear move is a more useful starting point than a prompt that asks for an orbit, zoom, and tracking shot at once.
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