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
- Open your Editor workspace.
- Select a scene or shot.
- Add shot prompts that include camera details (e.g., “low-angle dolly shot, dramatic lighting”).
- Preview the camera setup in Storyboards or Top-Down View.
- 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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