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2. Prompting for Camera Movement

Mastering the Virtual Dolly

Camera movement dictates emotion. Writing 'camera pans left' is often ignored by models if the subject's movement conflicts.

Workflow

# Standard Prompt Structure\n[Camera Angle], [Subject Description], [Action], [Lighting], [Film Stock], [Camera Movement]

Practical Exercise

Generate a 5-second clip using Runway Gen-3 with the prompt: Low angle tracking shot, a futuristic car driving on a neon-lit bridge, anamorphic lens flare, cyberpunk lighting.