Dynamic Camera Tutorial
Struggling to get dynamic camera movements in your AI videos? We cracked the code! 🚀
Here's a breakdown of how we craft dynamic videos for stunning results using a Master Prompt Template for ChatGPT/other LLMs with dynamic camera movements
Creative process + examples
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Steps to make 👇
1/ Copy-Paste this Master Prompt Template in ChatGPT / or any other LLM you like, in the **STYLE section describe the desired subjects/actions/styles
2/ Go to nim.video and run the prompts through image to video Kling Pro or text to video Kling standard! For text to image you can use the same prompt or the first part of the prompt!
3/ Don't forget to 'add sound' for your resulting clip.
📸 Prompt examples 👇
- Image to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Cherry Blossom FX, Tilt-down] A lone samurai walks , his silk kimono flowing gracefully in the wind. The camera tracks him as petals float gently around, the scene bathed in soft pinks and golds.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Insanely Detailed Armor and Blade Texture, Focus on Face] The camera zooms in erratically on the intricate gold-and-silver detailing of his armor, the patterns resembling dragons and waves, each scale and ripple unrealistically detailed and glowing with faint ethereal light. His eyes reflect deep sorrow and determination.
[Orbit Shot, Slow Pull-out, Depth of Field The camera orbits slowly around him as he draws his katana, its blade shimmering with an otherworldly sheen, and pulls out to reveal a distant battlefield.
- Text to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Sandstorm FX, Quick Zoom-in] A Spartan warrior charges across the battlefield, his bronze armor with intricate emerald patterns glinting in the fading sunlight. The camera tracks his powerful strides, kicking up sand as he races toward the enemy.
[Erratic Orbit, Ultra-detailed Bronze Armor Texture, Depth of Field] The camera zooms in, orbiting around him, revealing the intricate engravings on his shield and helmet—insanely detailed patterns of ancient myths carved into the metal, glowing faintly as if infused with an otherworldly energy.
[Pull-out, Slow Tilt, Focus on Face] The camera pulls out, slowly tilting upward to focus on his battle-scarred face, eyes filled with fury and determination, his skin marked with glowing, unreal patterns of war that pulsate with energy.
- Image to video
[Wide Shot, Cosmic Particles FX, Tilt-down] A sleek silver cat with glowing fur stands on a platform overlooking a galaxy, its eyes glowing with stardust as planets and stars float around it. The camera tilts down from a shimmering nebula, framing the cat against the swirling stars.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Detailed Celestial Fur Texture, Focus on Eyes] The camera zooms in quickly on the cosmic patterns glowing in the cat's fur. Its eyes sparkle with the entire galaxy, the reflections of stars moving within them. Hyperspeed.
[Quick Orbit, Fast Pull-out, Depth of Field] The camera rapidly orbits the cat, then pulls out to reveal an entire galaxy swirling behind it, creating the illusion that the cat is floating amidst the stars.
4. Image to video
A mighty gladiator cat, its fur matted with sweat and blood, stands triumphant in a colossal Roman colosseum. Its armor is decorated with sharp, jagged metal and glowing red runes. The crowd of cats roars as the sun beats down, casting long shadows across the arena. Camera Movements:
[Wide Shot, Dust FX, Tilt-down]: The camera tilts down from the blazing sun, framing the gladiator cat against the roaring crowd and dusty arena floor.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Sharp Armor Detail, Focus on Eyes]: Zooms erratically toward the sharp, menacing spikes on the cat’s armor, then shifts focus to its intense, glowing red eyes.
[Quick Pull-out, Slow Orbit, Focus Shift]: The camera quickly pulls out from the cat’s victory pose, then orbits slowly as the defeated opponent lies on the ground, with the focus shift
5. Image to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Sandstorm FX, Tilt-up] Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius strides into the Colosseum, his steel armor gleaming under the scorching sun. The camera tracks him from behind, dust swirling around his feet as the crowd roars in anticipation.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Insanely Detailed Armor and Sword Texture, Focus on Face] The camera zooms in on the intricate detailing of his armor, the Roman engravings illuminated with sweat and sand. His face, marked by battle scars, shows determination and a deep sense of justice.
[Orbit Shot, Quick Pull-out, Depth of Field] The camera orbits him as he draws his sword, revealing the vast arena and the shadow of his enemies across the battlefield.
- Text to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Rolling Waves FX, Tilt-down] A couple stands on a cliff, overlooking a stormy ocean, wind whipping through their hair as they hold each other tightly. The camera tracks their movements, panning over the wild waves crashing against the rocks below.
[Push-in, Focus on Faces, Erratic Zoom-in] The camera zooms in sharply on their faces, capturing their deep, intense gazes as the storm rages behind them, the sudden movement mirroring the chaotic emotions they feel.
[Orbit Shot, Pull-out] The camera orbits around them rapidly, creating a whirlwind effect, then pulls out quickly, revealing the vast ocean below as they embrace in the middle of the storm, a beacon of love against the turbulent sea.
7. Text to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Fireworks and Rain FX, Tilt-up] A couple stands in the rain, their clothes soaked as they watch a dazzling display of fireworks explode in the sky above. The camera tilts up to follow the trail of bright fireworks streaking through the rainy sky, the drops catching the vibrant light.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Focus on Faces, Emotional Authenticity] The camera suddenly zooms in on their faces as they lean in for a kiss, the rain dripping from their hair and clothes, their expressions filled with love and excitement.
[Quick Pull-out, Orbit, Dramatic Tilt-down] As the kiss ends, the camera pulls out abruptly, orbiting around them as the fireworks continue to explode in vivid colors overhead, the rain cascading down in sheets as they hold each other tightly, soaked and in love.
8. Image to video
[Wide Shot, Viking Boat FX, Tilt-down] Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok stands at the bow of a longship, the cold wind whipping his fur-lined cloak. The camera tilts down from the cloudy sky, capturing the wild sea as the boat cuts through the water.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Insanely Detailed Beard Braids and Battle Axe Texture, Focus on Face] The camera zooms in on Ragnar’s battle axe, its surface etched with ancient Viking symbols. His fierce blue eyes, framed by his braided hair, reflect the violent anticipation of battle.
[Slow Orbit Shot, Quick Pull-out, Depth of Field] The camera orbits Ragnar as he looks toward the distant shores, where the battle awaits. A quick pull-out reveals the Viking warriors ready for war behind him, their weapons glistening in the mist.
9. Image to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Neon Glow FX, Pan Right] A woman wearing futuristic armor walks through a neon-lit desert. The sand beneath her feet shimmers with every step, shifting between neon pink, blue, and orange.
[Erratic Zoom-in, Ultra-Detailed Armor Texture, Focus on Face] The camera zooms in on the intricate details of her armor, glowing neon patterns resembling constellations and cosmic energy flowing through her. Her eyes reflect the neon-lit sky, filled with both wonder and sadness.
[Spiral Orbit, Quick Pull-out, Depth of Field] The camera spirals around her as she raises her hand to the sky, causing the neon sands to swirl around her. The camera pulls back with hyperspeed, revealing an entire city of neon lights materializing in the distance, glowing like a mirage.
10. Image to video
[Pull-out, Slow Orbit, Tilt-up] On a futuristic rooftop bathed in neon and cosmic hues, a solitary figure stands amid holographic displays. The environment pulses with third eye symbols, hinting at hidden realms within the digital age.
[Wide Shot, VFX, Quick Zoom-in] Zooming in on the figure’s face, the camera captures every hyper-detailed nuance of their glowing third eye, radiating pulsating waves of light and digital fractals
[Erratic Orbit, VFX, Depth of Field] In an erratic orbital pull-back, the entire urban landscape unfolds—a sprawling cityscape where skyscrapers and holograms echo the motifs of inner sight and technological transcendence.
11. Image to video
[Wide Shot, VFX, Pan Left] A twilight desert unfolds before ancient pyramids etched with luminous hieroglyphs and third-eye symbols. Celestial fog and “Celestial Fog FX” cloak the scene in a dreamlike quality that bridges antiquity with visionary futurism.
[Quick Pull-out, Slow Orbit, Focus Shift] The camera swiftly pulls out and orbits to focus on a pyramid’s wall where dynamic hieroglyphs come alive. Hyper-detailed glitch effects reveal an ever-shifting third eye—a gateway to ancient secrets reinterpreted in digital code.
[Wide Tracking Shot, VFX, Quick Pan Left] Pulling back, the lens tracks along the desert, unveiling an expansive cosmic network where pyramids and futuristic spires connect under a canopy of starlight, symbolizing a profound union of past and future wisdom.
12. Image to video
[Wide Tracking Shot, Plasma Storm FX, Quick Pan Right] An astronaut floats weightlessly through a spaceship corridor, the camera tracking her as a plasma storm rages outside the viewport. Electric-blue tendrils lick the glass, casting erratic shadows on her suit.
[Erratic Orbit, Nanobot Swarm FX, Depth of Field] The camera spirals around her forearm, where a swarm of self-repairing nanobots crawl across a crack in her helmet. Each bot’s metallic surface reflects the storm’s chaos, rendered in hyper-realistic detail.
[Pull-out, Dying Star FX, Slow Orbit] The camera pulls back to frame her silhouette against the viewport, now dominated by a dying star collapsing into a black hole. The slow orbit contrasts her stillness with the star’s violent, swirling demise.
13. Image to video
[Wide Shot, Prismatic Coral FX, Pan Left] A diver swims through an underwater cavern, its walls covered in prismatic coral that refracts sunlight into rainbows. The camera pans left to reveal a monolithic stone door etched with tentacled deities.
[Quick Pull-out, Bioluminescent Jellyfish FX, Focus Shift] The camera pulls out quickly from a glowing keyhole as the diver inserts a relic, shifting focus to a swarm of bioluminescent jellyfish flooding the cave. Their translucent bodies pulse with electric-purple light.
[Orbit Shot, Abyssal Shadow FX, Tilt-up] The camera orbits the diver as the door creaks open, tilting up to expose a colossal shadow stirring in the abyss beyond—an elder god’s tentacle drifting lazily toward the light.
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