Shot Types
Extreme Close-up
Description: Very tight framing on a detail (eye, hand, object).
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An [Extreme close-up] of a warrior’s eye glowing with fire, cinematic, dark fantasyClose-up
Description: Focuses on a face or object for detail and emotion.
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A [Close-up shot] of a knight’s face wet with rain, cinematic, 16:9Medium Shot
Description: Shows subject from waist up. Balanced framing for dialogue or body language.
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A [Medium shot] of a cyberpunk hacker typing at neon screensFull Shot
Description: Captures the entire subject head-to-toe.
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A [Full shot] of a samurai standing in neon rain, cinematic, 16:9Wide Shot
Description: Includes the subject and surrounding environment.
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A [Wide shot] of a lone traveler crossing a desert with ruins, cinematicExtreme Wide Shot
Description: Subject is tiny against a massive environment.
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An [Extreme wide shot] of an army marching through vast mountains, epic scaleEstablishing Shot
Description: Introduces the setting or environment.
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An [Establishing shot] of a futuristic city skyline glowing with neonCamera Angles
Low-angle Shot
Description: Looking up at subject. Suggests power, dominance, or epic scale.
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A [Low-angle shot] of a colossal dragon roaring against storm cloudsHigh-angle Shot
Description: Looking down. Suggests weakness or vulnerability.
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A [High-angle shot] of a child holding a lantern in a dark forestEye-level Shot
Description: Neutral perspective at subject’s eye level.
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An [Eye-level shot] portrait of a medieval queen in candlelightBird’s-eye View
Description: Directly from above, almost vertical.
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A [Bird’s-eye view] of a city under attack, cinematicWorm’s-eye View
Description: Extreme low shot looking upwards. Maximizes scale.
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A [Worm’s-eye view] of a skyscraper glowing in neonDutch Angle
Description: Tilted frame. Creates tension or unease.
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A [Dutch angle] view of a futuristic alley glowing with neon lightsOver-the-shoulder Shot
Description: Shows perspective from behind a character’s shoulder.
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An [Over-the-shoulder shot] of a detective overlooking a crime sceneCamera Movement
Static Shot
Description: Camera does not move. Clean framing.
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A [Static shot] of an astronaut floating in space, cinematicSlow Push-in
Description: Subtle forward camera move. Builds intensity.
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A [Slow push-in] on a sorcerer chanting in a ruined templeZoom-in / Zoom-out
Description: Optical zoom for focus or scale.
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A [Zoom-out] revealing a massive spaceship above a cityDolly Shot
Description: Camera tracks subject smoothly.
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A [Dolly shot] following a knight running across a battlefieldCrane Shot
Description: Camera moves up/down dramatically, like on a crane.
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A [Crane shot] revealing a medieval castle from above the forestTracking Shot
Description: Camera follows subject’s movement. Dynamic and cinematic.
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A [Tracking shot] of a car speeding through neon streets, cyberpunk360-degree Shot
Description: Camera circles completely around subject.
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A [360-degree shot] around a warrior in battle, cinematicComposition & Framing
Rule of Thirds
Description: Subject aligned with grid intersections. Balanced and cinematic.
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A portrait framed with [Rule of thirds], cinematic lightingCentered Composition
Description: Subject centered. Creates symmetry and focus.
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A [Centered composition] of a throne in a vast hall, epic cinematicSymmetrical Composition
Description: Balanced, mirrored framing. Harmonious or surreal.
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A [Symmetrical composition] of a cathedral interior glowing with candlesSilhouette Shot
Description: Subject shown in shadow against strong light.
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A [Silhouette shot] of a cowboy against a sunset horizon, cinematicForeground Focus
Description: Object in front is emphasized, background blurred.
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A [Foreground focus] of a sword in the sand, blurred desert backgroundDeep Focus
Description: Foreground and background both sharp.
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A [Deep focus] shot of a soldier in ruins, entire city in sharp detailLighting Modifiers
Backlight
Description: Light shines from behind subject. Creates dramatic rim.
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A [Backlight] shot of a dancer on stage, glowing outlineRim Light
Description: Thin glowing outline of subject edges.
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A portrait with [Rim light] highlighting the silhouette, cinematicRembrandt Lighting
Description: Classic triangle light on cheek. Dramatic portraits.
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A portrait with [Rembrandt lighting], cinematic photography styleBest Practices
- Combine scene + camera tag + style for best results
- Use 2–3 camera tags max per prompt to avoid conflicts
- Compare results: try the same scene with and without a tag
- Tags can stack for cinematic results:
[Extreme wide shot] + [Bird's-eye view]→ epic landscapes[Close-up] + [Dutch angle]→ intense character drama[Tracking shot] + [Low-angle]→ dynamic action sequences
Pro Tip: Start with a basic prompt, then add one camera technique at a time to see how it affects your results. This helps you understand each technique’s impact.