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Intermediate5 minCreative

Design a Cinematic Shot

Every cinematography choice communicates meaning so camera placement and movement should reinforce the emotional story.

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Example Prompt

Help me design the cinematography for a shot where [SCENE DESCRIPTION - e.g., character receives devastating news, hero enters the villain's lair]. The emotional beat is [EMOTION]. Suggest camera angle, lens choice, camera movement, lighting setup, and depth of field. Explain why each choice supports the story moment. I'm shooting with [EQUIPMENT] in [LOCATION TYPE].

Pro Tip

Low angles make subjects powerful while high angles make them vulnerable so choose based on story needs.

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cinematographyfilmmakingvisual-composition