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AI Film Camp · Cinematography

Cinematic prompts: direct the shot

Name what we see. Choose the frame, light, and movement. Give each shot one job.

1. Frame the moment

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Close-up

Fill the frame. Catch a reaction.

Close-up. A baker notices flour on her wedding ring.

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Extreme wide shot

Shrink the person. Emphasize scale.

Extreme wide. One cyclist crosses an empty salt flat.

2. Shape the light

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Low-key lighting

Deep shadows. Small pools of brightness.

Low-key lighting. A narrow beam reveals a locksmith's hands.

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Practical lighting

Let visible sources light the scene.

A fridge bulb lights a teenager's face at midnight.

3. Add movement for video

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Tracking shot

Move with the subject. Keep pace.

Track beside a courier cycling past shuttered shops.

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Rack focus

Shift focus between subjects. Redirect attention.

Focus on a cracked cup, then the waiting guest.

Build a prompt

Subject + action + framing + light + movement.

Generate. Inspect. Change one choice. Repeat. Results vary by model.