Camera Instructions
Camera Instructions
Overview
The Camera Instructions feature in ACT 3 AI allows creators to direct the visual storytelling of their Scenes and Shots using natural text prompts. By specifying shot type, angle, movement, and cinematic style, you can guide the AI to render visuals closer to a director’s vision. Camera instructions integrate with the Editor, Timeline, and Top Down View to help you preview and refine your cinematography.
Key Features
- Shot Types: Define close-ups, wide shots, over-the-shoulder, aerials, etc.
- Camera Angles: Specify low angle, high angle, eye-level, or dynamic perspectives.
- Movements: Add pans, tilts, dolly shots, zooms, and tracking moves.
- Cinematic Styles: Reference genres, aesthetics, or moods (e.g., noir lighting, handheld realism).
- AI Translation: Natural text instructions are converted into technical camera setups in the Editor.
- Preview Integration: See the effect in real time through Preview or Render Queue.
How to Use
- In the Editor, select a Shot Prompt or storyboard panel.
- Enter descriptive text (e.g., “Slow dolly-in on the astronaut as the alien planet horizon expands”).
- Adjust technical parameters in the Camera Panel (focal length, depth of field, etc.).
- View the setup in the Top Down View or storyboard visualization.
- Render a Preview clip to confirm the result.
- Apply instructions across multiple shots in the Timeline for consistent cinematography.
Example Camera Prompts
- “Extreme close-up on eyes with dramatic lighting.”
- “Tracking shot following two characters walking through a neon city.”
- “Overhead bird’s-eye view of a medieval battlefield.”
- “Handheld shaky cam during chase sequence.”
Tips
- Keep instructions concise but specific.
- Use industry-standard terms (close-up, pan, dolly) for better results.
- Combine with |Storyboards to align camera work with visual planning.
- Preview multiple variations before finalizing expensive renders.
Applications
- Directing cinematic scenes with precision.
- Experimenting with different visual styles.
- Achieving continuity across shots and scenes.
- Prototyping complex shots quickly before production.
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