Cinematic Camera Moves for AI Video: Dolly, Orbit, Crane, Rack Focus
Better prompts use camera language a real cinematographer would use. Here’s a short glossary plus which models obey each move.
Dolly-in / dolly-out
Camera physically moves toward / away from subject. Best on: Wan 2.7, Kling 3.0.
Orbit (arc)
Camera circles the subject. Best on: Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0.
Crane / boom
Vertical move up/down. Best on: Wan 2.7, Veo 3.1.
Rack focus
Focus shifts between near and far subject. Best on: Kling 3.0, Wan 2.7.
Push-in handheld
Subtle handheld feel + slow approach. Best on: Seedance 2.0.
Parallax
Foreground and background move at different speeds. Best on: Wan 2.7.
Prompt template
[Subject + action]. [Camera move]. [Lens]. [Light]. [Style].
FAQ
Can I stack two moves?
Usually no. Pick one or split into two shots.
Lens choice matters?
Yes. 35 mm = natural, 85 mm = portrait, 24 mm = wide / immersive.