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.