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	~~= Camera Movement =~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	'''Camera Movement''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] refers to how the virtual camera travels through a scene during a [[Shots\|shot]].		'''Camera Movement''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] refers to how the virtual camera travels through a scene during a [[Shots\|shot]].
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	* [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]		* [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]

	~~[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]~~
	~~[[Category:Cinematography Tools]]~~

	[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.		[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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	== How to Use in ACT 3 AI ==		== How to Use in ACT 3 AI ==
	# Open your [[Editor\|Editor]] or [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard]].		# Open your [[Editor\|Editor]] or [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard]].
	# Select a [[~~Shot~~\|shot]] and enter movement into the prompt (e.g., “dolly in on hero’s face as music swells”).		# Select a [[Shots\|shot]] and enter movement into the prompt (e.g., “dolly in on hero’s face as music swells”).
	# Choose rendering engine ([[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]).		# Choose rendering engine ([[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]).
	# Preview the movement in [[Timeline\|Timeline]] or generate a ~~[[Draft_Previews\|~~draft preview]].		# Preview the movement in [[Timeline\|Timeline]] or generate a draft preview.
	# Adjust prompt wording until you achieve the desired look.		# Adjust prompt wording until you achieve the desired look.

	== Example Prompts ==		== Example Prompts ==

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	'''Camera Movement''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] refers to how the virtual camera travels through a scene during a [[~~Shot~~\|shot]].		'''Camera Movement''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] refers to how the virtual camera travels through a scene during a [[Shots\|shot]].
	By defining movement, you can control pacing, emotion, and perspective, just like in traditional cinematography.		By defining movement, you can control pacing, emotion, and perspective, just like in traditional cinematography.
	These instructions are entered as part of [[Camera_Instructions\|camera instructions]] in the [[Editor\|Editor workspace]] or [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]].		These instructions are entered as part of [[Camera_Instructions\|camera instructions]] in the [[Editor\|Editor workspace]] or [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]].

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	Camera Movement in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] ~~defines~~ how the virtual camera travels ~~or shifts within~~ a [[Shot~~]] or [[Scene~~]]. ~~Movement adds rhythm~~, emotion, and ~~energy~~, ~~allowing directors to guide the audience’s perspective~~. ~~Integrated with~~ [[~~Cinematography~~]], [[~~Lighting~~]]~~, and~~ [[~~Camera_Angles~~]]~~, it is one of the most powerful storytelling tools~~.		'''Camera Movement''' in [[ACT3AI\|ACT 3 AI]] refers to how the virtual camera travels through a scene during a [[Shot\|shot]].
			By defining movement, you can control pacing, emotion, and perspective, just like in traditional cinematography.
			These instructions are entered as part of [[Camera_Instructions\|camera instructions]] in the [[Editor\|Editor workspace]] or [[Shot_Prompting\|shot prompts]].

	== ~~1. Purpose~~ ==		== Why It Matters ==
	* ~~Establish~~ mood ~~and pacing in [[Scenes]]~~		* Establishes mood (e.g., slow dolly = dramatic tension, shaky cam = chaos).
	* ~~Emphasize~~ key ~~character actions or dialogue~~		* Guides audience focus to key elements.
	* ~~Transition smoothly~~ between [[~~Story_Beats~~]]		* Creates cinematic flow between [[Scenes\|scenes]] and [[Shots\|shots]].
	* ~~Create visual tension or immersion~~		* Matches genre conventions (handheld for horror, Steadicam for action, aerials for epics).

	== ~~2. Types of~~ Camera ~~Movement~~ ==		== Supported Camera Movements ==
	* '''Pan:''' ~~Horizontal rotation of the camera~~		* '''Pan''' – Rotate left/right from a fixed point.
	* '''Tilt:''' ~~Vertical rotation (~~up or down)		* '''Tilt''' – Move camera angle up/down while staying in place.
	* '''Dolly:''' ~~Camera moves~~ closer ~~or farther from subject~~		* '''Dolly''' – Move camera closer/further (in/out) along rails.
	* '''Truck (~~Track~~):''' ~~Camera moves~~ sideways~~, parallel to subject~~		* '''Truck (Tracking)''' – Move camera sideways (left/right).
	* '''Crane (Jib):''' ~~Vertical lift of~~ camera ~~through space~~		* '''Crane / Jib''' – Lift camera up/down smoothly.
	* '''Handheld:''' ~~Adds realism or tension with shaky motion~~		* '''Handheld''' – Shaky movement simulating handheld rigs.
	* '''Steadicam:''' Smooth~~, stable~~ following ~~shots~~		* '''Steadicam''' – Smooth movement following a subject.
	* '''Zoom:''' ~~Lens adjustment to change~~ focal length		* '''Zoom''' – Change focal length (not physical movement, but often combined).
	* '''Rack Focus Movement:''' Shift focus ~~between foreground and background~~		* '''Rack Focus with Movement''' – Shift focus while moving toward/away from subject.
	* '''~~Complex Moves:~~''' ~~Combinations (e.g~~.~~, dolly + pan)~~		* '''Drone / Aerial''' – Simulate overhead or sweeping drone shots.

	== 3. AI~~-Assisted Features~~ ==		== How to Use in ACT 3 AI ==
	* Automated movement suggestions based on [[~~Script_Editor~~\|~~script cues~~]]		# Open your [[Editor\|Editor]] or [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard]].
	* Preset templates: “dramatic reveal,~~” “slow emotional push,” “action chase”~~		# Select a [[Shot\|shot]] and enter movement into the prompt (e.g., “dolly in on hero’s face as music swells”).
	* Motion continuity enforcement across [[~~Storyboard_Panels~~]]		# Choose rendering engine ([[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3]], [[Runway\|Runway Integration]], [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]).
	* Real-time previews inside [[~~Editor~~]]		# Preview the movement in [[Timeline\|Timeline]] or generate a [[Draft_Previews\|draft preview]].
			# Adjust prompt wording until you achieve the desired look.

	== ~~4. Controls~~ ==		== Example Prompts ==
	* ~~Speed (slow creep, rapid whip~~-~~pan~~, ~~natural pacing)~~		* “Tracking shot following the character down a neon-lit alley, Steadicam smoothness.”
	* ~~Direction (left, right, up, down, forward, backward)~~		* “Slow dolly in toward the table as the detective reveals the evidence.”
	* ~~Intensity (subtle drift vs dramatic swing)~~		* “Handheld close-up of astronaut breathing heavily, shaky and tense.”
	* ~~Focus lock (track [[Digital_Actors]] or objects)~~		* “Drone aerial sweeping across desert landscape at sunset.”
	* Curves & easing (linear, ease-in, ease-out)

	== 5. Workflow ==		== Integration with Workflow ==
	~~# Open~~ [[~~Shot~~]] in [[~~Editor~~]]		* [[Script_Editor\|Script Editor]] – Add movement notes in parentheticals.
	# Select ~~Camera Movement tab~~		* [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]] – Place cameras and draw paths to simulate dolly/tracking shots.
	~~# Choose a preset (e.g., “Slow Dolly In”) or create custom motion path~~		* [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboards & Panels]] – Visualize movement frame by frame.
	~~# Preview result in~~ [[Storyboard_Panels]] ~~or [[Top_Down_View]]~~		* [[Build_Video\|Build Video]] – Finalize sequence flow with multiple moving shots.
	~~# Finalize before~~ [[Build_Video]] ~~for rendering continuity~~

	== ~~6. Integration~~ ==		== Best Practices ==
	* ~~Works with Camera Setup~~ and ~~[[Lighting]]~~		* Keep movement instructions short and cinematic (10–15 words).
	* ~~Syncs with [[Digital_Actors]]~~ to ~~maintain framing~~		* Match movement to emotion — fast pans for urgency, slow dollies for intimacy.
	* ~~Supports output to~~ [[~~Google_Veo_3~~]]~~, [[Runway]], and~~ [[~~Wan~~\|~~WAN AI Integration~~]]		* Break complex movements into multiple [[Shots\|shots]] rather than one overloaded prompt.
			* Use [[Timeline\|timeline scrub]] to refine pacing between movements.

	== ~~7. Roadmap~~ ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	* ~~Procedural camera choreography driven by [[Story_Beats]]~~		* '''Movement feels unnatural''' → Try simpler instructions or break into two shots.
	* Multi-camera setups for live editing simulation		* '''AI ignores camera direction''' → Use standard cinematography terms (pan, tilt, dolly).
	* AI ~~style-matching with famous directors’~~ camera ~~moves~~		* '''Too much shake in handheld''' → Specify “light handheld” vs “intense shaky cam.”
	* ~~Export of movement paths for external 3D software (e.g~~.~~, Blender, Unreal)~~

	-~~---~~		== See Also ==
			* [[Camera_Instructions\|Camera Instructions]]
			* [[Shot_Prompting\|Shot Prompting]]
			* [[Shots]] · [[Scenes]] · [[Story_Beats\|Story Beats]]
			* [[Storyboard_Panels\|Storyboard & Panels]]
			* [[Top_Down_View\|Top-Down View]]
			* [[Google_Veo_3\|Google Veo 3 Integration]]
			* [[Runway\|Runway Integration]]
			* [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]

	~~<small>See also:~~ [[~~Camera_Angles~~]], [[Cinematography]], [~~[Lighting]~~], ~~[[Editor]]</small>~~		[[Category:ACT 3 AI Features]]
			[[Category:Cinematography Tools]]

			[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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	== 6. Integration ==		== 6. Integration ==
	* Works with [[Camera Setup]] and [[Lighting]]		* Works with Camera Setup and [[Lighting]]
	* Syncs with [[Digital_Actors]] to maintain framing		* Syncs with [[Digital_Actors]] to maintain framing
	* Supports output to [[Google_Veo_3]], [[Runway]], and [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]		* Supports output to [[Google_Veo_3]], [[Runway]], and [[Wan\|WAN AI Integration]]

	== 7. Roadmap ==		== 7. Roadmap ==

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= Camera Movement =

== Overview ==
Camera Movement in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] defines how the virtual camera travels or shifts within a [[Shot]] or [[Scene]]. Movement adds rhythm, emotion, and energy, allowing directors to guide the audience’s perspective. Integrated with [[Cinematography]], [[Lighting]], and [[Camera_Angles]], it is one of the most powerful storytelling tools.

== 1. Purpose ==
* Establish mood and pacing in [[Scenes]]
* Emphasize key character actions or dialogue
* Transition smoothly between [[Story_Beats]]
* Create visual tension or immersion

== 2. Types of Camera Movement ==
* '''Pan:''' Horizontal rotation of the camera
* '''Tilt:''' Vertical rotation (up or down)
* '''Dolly:''' Camera moves closer or farther from subject
* '''Truck (Track):''' Camera moves sideways, parallel to subject
* '''Crane (Jib):''' Vertical lift of camera through space
* '''Handheld:''' Adds realism or tension with shaky motion
* '''Steadicam:''' Smooth, stable following shots
* '''Zoom:''' Lens adjustment to change focal length
* '''Rack Focus Movement:''' Shift focus between foreground and background
* '''Complex Moves:''' Combinations (e.g., dolly + pan)

== 3. AI-Assisted Features ==
* Automated movement suggestions based on [[Script_Editor|script cues]]
* Preset templates: “dramatic reveal,” “slow emotional push,” “action chase”
* Motion continuity enforcement across [[Storyboard_Panels]]
* Real-time previews inside [[Editor]]

== 4. Controls ==
* Speed (slow creep, rapid whip-pan, natural pacing)
* Direction (left, right, up, down, forward, backward)
* Intensity (subtle drift vs dramatic swing)
* Focus lock (track [[Digital_Actors]] or objects)
* Curves & easing (linear, ease-in, ease-out)

== 5. Workflow ==
# Open [[Shot]] in [[Editor]]
# Select **Camera Movement** tab
# Choose a preset (e.g., “Slow Dolly In”) or create custom motion path
# Preview result in [[Storyboard_Panels]] or [[Top_Down_View]]
# Finalize before [[Build_Video]] for rendering continuity

== 6. Integration ==
* Works with [[Camera Setup]] and [[Lighting]]
* Syncs with [[Digital_Actors]] to maintain framing
* Supports output to [[Google_Veo_3]], [[Runway]], and [[Wan|WAN AI Integration]]

== 7. Roadmap ==
* Procedural camera choreography driven by [[Story_Beats]]
* Multi-camera setups for live editing simulation
* AI style-matching with famous directors’ camera moves
* Export of movement paths for external 3D software (e.g., Blender, Unreal)

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<small>See also: [[Camera_Angles]], [[Cinematography]], [[Lighting]], [[Editor]]</small>