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AI Video Camera Movement
Prompt Generator

Describe your scene, pick a vibe or model, and copy a model-ready camera movement prompt for Seedance, Kling, Runway, Veo, Pika, or Luma.

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Browse camera movements

10 of the most used movements — each with a full generator page, examples, and copy-ready prompts.

See all 38 camera movements with live demos →

Model-specific prompt guides

Each AI video model reads prompts differently. Shot Lab formats your input for each one automatically.

Why camera movement matters

A subject description tells the model what to film. Camera movement tells it how the shot unfolds over time — and that difference is everything.

Dolly In

Focus and emotional intensity. Pulls the viewer into the moment.

Pull Back

Reveal, loneliness, or scale. Ends a scene or shows isolation.

Orbit

Hero energy and dimensionality. The definitive character-reveal shot.

Handheld

Urgency and realism. Raw, immediate, documentary authenticity.

Crane Up

Scale and finality. Elevates the viewer out of the moment.

Rack Focus

Attention shift. Guides the viewer's eye between planes of depth.

Read the full AI Video Prompt Guide →

Advanced: block your camera move in 3D

Drag a camera around a subject, mark start and end positions, and convert the motion into a copy-ready prompt. Lives in the Advanced panel of the app.

Open 3D Camera Studio →
38 camera moves
6 AI models
7 starter templates
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Frequently asked questions

What is an AI video camera movement prompt?+
A camera movement prompt is the part of an AI video prompt that tells the model how the camera should move during the clip. Without it, models produce static or randomly moving footage. With it, you control the shot like a cinematographer.
Which AI video tools does Shot Lab support?+
Shot Lab formats prompts for Seedance, Kling, Runway (Gen-3), Veo (Google), Pika, and Luma Dream Machine. Each model tab reformats your input to match that model's preferred prompt conventions.
What is the best camera movement for anime action?+
Fast Dolly In, Side Tracking, and Whip Pan are the core trio for anime action energy. Use Orbit Shot for hero reveals and Dutch Angle for villain moments. Add "speed lines" to the style field.
What is the difference between a dolly and a zoom?+
A dolly physically moves the entire camera toward or away from the subject — the perspective changes, the background grows. A zoom changes the focal length of the lens without moving the camera — the image compresses flat. The Vertigo effect (Dolly Zoom) uses both simultaneously for a disorienting result.
How many camera movements should I use in one prompt?+
1–3 is the sweet spot. Use the word "then" to connect them in sequence: "a slow dolly in, then a 180-degree orbit, then a crane up." More than 3 and most models blend them into an unclear result.
Does Shot Lab store my prompts?+
No. All prompt generation runs in your browser as client-side JavaScript. Nothing you type is sent to a server. Shot Lab has no backend and no database. See the Privacy Policy for full details.