Camera angles and moves for AI video
Write one shot with an ordinary move and one with a special move, and compare: Medium shot, slow push-in on @Mara at the door versus Close-up on @Mara; the camera pushes in to an extreme close-up of one eye, the pupil reflecting the letter in her hands.
Everyday framing and moves
| Write | It gives | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Wide | The place and where people stand | Opening a scene |
| Medium | Two or three people and what they do | Talk and action |
| Close-up | A face or a hand | A line, a reaction |
| Over the shoulder | One person's view of another | Dialogue |
| Push-in / pull-out | Moves toward or away from the subject | Tension, release |
| Pan / track | Follows across or along | Movement through a place |
How to write one shot · How to write camera movement.
The eight special moves
| Move | The story moment | Min. shot |
|---|---|---|
| Dolly zoom | Shock, realising the truth, freezing | 3.5 s |
| Push to the pupil (eye macro) | Seeing a screen, a photo or something that jolts | 3.5 s |
| Falling follow | Something slips from a hand and drops | 2.5 s |
| Overhead spin and rise | Someone lying on the ground, helpless | 3 s |
| Barrel roll while pushing in | Drunk, dizzy, stumbling, losing control | 3 s |
| 90-degree tilt as they fall | Fainting or collapsing (not the first shot) | 3 s |
| Impact shake | A slap, a line that lands, something heavy falling | 2 s |
| Overhead track | Walking away alone, running, being chased | 2.5 s |
Use special moves sparingly
These moves are punctuation. One or two per episode lands; one in every shot reads as a tic. Use the dolly zoom for a revelation (dolly zoom in AI video), the impact shake for a blow, and the overhead track for a chase. The built-in moves need a single clear subject in frame and the minimum shot length above.
Where this fits a production
The camera is written in the storyboard, which you can edit shot by shot for free. What you can change · AI fight scene generator · An action movie.
Make it in SceneMixer, start to finish
- Script: paste your own on Upload Script, or write the brief above in AI Create and let it draft the episodes.
- Step 1: Type Short Drama; Scene Style Urban Opulence, Neon Nights; Costume Style Smart Casual, Streetwear; Visual Style Digital HD, Shot on Film; Target Region; dialogue language; 9:16 Portrait. Then read the script.
- Step 2: Draw the one person the special moves are about; a single subject is what the moves need. The first 15 setup images on an account are free.
- Storyboard: generate episode 1 first (free on your first drama) and read it before you render anything. One place per segment.
- Video: render on the default tier at 10 credits a second, fix single shots instead of whole episodes, then put the episode together and post.
| Move | Camera | Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Dolly zoom | Back while the lens zooms in | One subject, 3.5 s |
| Eye macro | Push-in to one eye | One face, 3.5 s |
| Falling follow | Down with a dropped object | 2.5 s |
| Overhead spin | Straight down, rotating and rising | 3 s |
| Barrel roll | Push-in while rolling a full turn | 3 s |
| 90-degree tilt | Frame turns as they fall | 3 s, not the first shot |
| Impact shake | One jolt, brief blur | 2 s |
| Overhead track | Straight down, moving with them | 2.5 s |
FAQ
What camera angles can I use in AI video?
Write wide, medium, close-up, over the shoulder, push-in, pan or track into each shot in plain words.
Does SceneMixer have special camera moves?
Yes, eight: dolly zoom, push to the pupil, falling follow, overhead spin, barrel roll, 90-degree tilt, impact shake and overhead track.
How are the special moves chosen?
The storyboard applies them at story moments they suit, such as a shock, a drop or a blow.
Is there a minimum shot length?
Yes, from 2 to 3.5 seconds depending on the move.
Can I use them in every shot?
You can, but they work best once or twice per episode.
Can I edit the camera?
Yes. The camera is part of the shot text in the storyboard, and editing is free.
Does it work in vertical?
Yes. Choose 9:16 Portrait in Step 1.
Updated November 2, 2026