VISUAL VOCABULARY / CAMERA

Camera Motion & Transition Atlas

Compare camera motion and editing effects in one illustrative scene. Switch between an external 3D view and the resulting camera view.

Schematic 3D visualization, not actual footage or an exact optical simulation.

Third-person 3D view / Camera view

パン / Pan

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Camera motion

Transitions & effects

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01 Pan

Pan

Meaning: Pan
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Pan with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

02 Tilt

Tilt

Meaning: Tilt
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Tilt with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

03 Dolly in

Dolly in

Meaning: Dolly in
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Dolly in with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

04 Zoom in

Zoom in

Meaning: Zoom in
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Zoom in with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

05 Tracking shot

Tracking shot

Meaning: Tracking shot
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Tracking shot with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

06 Orbit

Orbit

Meaning: Orbit
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Orbit with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

07 Crane up

Crane up

Meaning: Crane up
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Crane up with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

08 Dolly zoom

Dolly zoom

Meaning: Dolly zoom
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Dolly zoom with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

09 Rack focus

Rack focus

Meaning: Rack focus
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Rack focus with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

10 Handheld

Handheld

Meaning: Handheld
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Handheld with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

11 FPV drone shot

FPV drone shot

Meaning: FPV drone shot
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use FPV drone shot with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

12 Dutch angle

Dutch angle

Meaning: Dutch angle
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Dutch angle with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

13 Slow motion

Slow motion

Meaning: Slow motion
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Slow motion with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

14 Time-lapse

Time-lapse

Meaning: Time-lapse
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Time-lapse with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

15 Match cut

Match cut

Meaning: Match cut
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Match cut with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

16 Whip pan

Whip pan

Meaning: Whip pan
Difference: See the camera and subject from both viewpoints.
When to use: Use when this effect matches the intended visual story.

Production prompt

Use Whip pan with a consistent subject and scene. Describe camera movement, framing, timing, and desired effect.

The existing Video Atlas focuses on sound and edit points; this page focuses on camera motion and timing.

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