DigitalXLR

Cinematic Camera Movement & Directional Prompts

Master camera movement directives: dolly push-in, pan, tilt, handheld shake, IMAX wide shots, and lens selection.

Directing the AI Camera

Precision camera control transforms static AI generations into dynamic cinematic shots. Seedance responds accurately to established cinematography terminology.

Core Camera Movement Directives

Directive Keyword Visual Effect
Dolly push-in Camera moves smoothly toward the subject, heightening tension.
Tracking shot Camera moves alongside or behind a moving subject.
Handheld camera shake Adds organic, documentary-style motion and energy.
Low-angle hero shot Positions camera low looking up, making the subject appear powerful.
Orbiting 360 camera Camera circles continuously around the central subject.
Drone aerial pan High-altitude sweeping shot establishing environment scale.

Lens & Aperture Directives

Include lens specifications in your prompt to control depth of field and framing:

  • 35mm anamorphic lens, shallow depth of field: Creates soft background bokeh and filmic widescreen feel.
  • 85mm portrait lens, wide aperture f/1.4: Isolates facial features with sharp subject focus.
  • 12mm ultra-wide lens, fisheye perspective: Exaggerates spatial distance and drama.