Cameras

Overview

In ACT 3 AI, Cameras define how scenes and shots are framed, captured, and rendered. By adjusting camera settings, you can control angles, movements, lenses, depth of field, and cinematic style — giving your project professional film language.

The camera system works in tandem with Camera Instructions, Camera Angles, and Camera Movement to provide full cinematography control.

Key Capabilities

• Angles: High angle, low angle, POV, over-the-shoulder, Dutch tilt, etc.
• Movements: Dolly, pan, tilt, tracking, handheld, crane, Steadicam, drone.
• Lens Settings: Wide-angle, telephoto, fisheye, aperture (f-stops).
• Focus: Shallow vs. deep focus, rack focus.
• Framing: Close-up, medium shot, wide shot, establishing shot.
• Style & Mood: Cinematic descriptors such as noir, documentary, handheld, or surreal.

How Cameras Work in ACT 3 AI

1. Open your Editor workspace.
2. Select a scene or shot.
3. Add shot prompts that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).
4. Preview the camera setup in Storyboards or Top-Down View.
5. Render through Google Veo 3, Runway Integration, or WAN AI Integration.

Camera Types

• Fixed Camera: Stationary shot, no movement.
• Dynamic Camera: Uses camera movement like pans, tilts, and dollies.
• Virtual Drone: Overhead or aerial sweeping shots.
• POV Camera: Mimics a character’s point of view.
• Multi-Camera Setup: Use multiple virtual cameras to cover a scene from different angles.

Integration with Workflow

• Script Editor – Add camera notes into parentheticals.
• Storyboards & Panels – Plan framing visually.
• Top-Down View – Position and path cameras within a virtual set.
• Timeline – Control pacing of cuts and transitions between cameras.
• Build Video – Assemble final camera perspectives into your rendered output.

Example Camera Prompts

• “Wide establishing shot, drone aerial view of a desert city.”
• “Close-up of hero’s face, handheld shaky cam.”
• “Over-the-shoulder POV as detective examines evidence, shallow focus.”
• “Slow dolly in on villain, low angle, dramatic shadows.”

Best Practices

• Match camera type to narrative tone (e.g., handheld for chaos, Steadicam for smooth action).
• Use angles + movement together for cinematic variety.
• Keep camera prompts short and precise for better AI interpretation.
• Plan camera paths in Top-Down View for complex blocking.

Troubleshooting

• Unclear framing → Use precise film terms (e.g., “medium close-up” instead of “zoom on face”).
• Ignored movement → Split complex instructions into multiple shots.
• Jittery handheld look → Specify “light handheld” or switch to Steadicam.

See Also

• Camera Instructions
• Camera Angles
• Camera Movement
• Shots · Scenes · Story Beats
• Storyboards & Panels
• Top-Down View
• Google Veo 3 Integration
• Runway Integration
• WAN AI Integration

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