AI Video Camera Movements
The most reliable camera prompts use one primary movement, a clear direction and a defined final framing.
Tracking
Move with the subject while maintaining a consistent relationship.
Dolly in
Physically move closer to increase emphasis.
Dolly out
Pull back to reveal context or scale.
Orbit
Arc partially around a mostly stable subject.
Pan
Rotate horizontally from a fixed position.
Tilt
Rotate vertically from a fixed position.
Crane
Change camera elevation smoothly.
Handheld
Use restrained human-operated micro-movement.
Reusable cinematography template
Related camera prompt tools
What this page is meant to answer
Use AI Video Camera Movements to understand the workflow and production choices before opening a generator. It targets the informational “how to” intent, not the tool intent.
Scope boundary: The corresponding prompt-generator page is for building the prompt itself; this guide explains how and why to structure the workflow.