Crane Over
The camera sweeps up and over the subject or an obstacle, revealing what lies beyond.
Narrative function
Discovery, a reveal of a new space.
How it works
The camera sweeps up and over the subject or an obstacle, revealing what lies beyond.
In AI video, the model only knows what you tell it. Name the move in plain camera language and describe what the frame should contain at the start and at the end.
When to use it
Sweep over a front row to reveal the runway.
Compared with similar shots
Crane Over The Head: The camera rises and passes directly above the subject's head, ending in a top-down view.
Prompt it
Works in Higgsfield, Kling, Runway and Luma. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong
The reveal can be generic. Describe what is beyond.
Questions
What is a Crane Over in film?
The camera sweeps up and over the subject or an obstacle, revealing what lies beyond. Discovery, a reveal of a new space.
Crane Over vs Crane Over The Head: what is the difference?
Crane Over: The camera sweeps up and over the subject or an obstacle, revealing what lies beyond. Crane Over The Head: The camera rises and passes directly above the subject's head, ending in a top-down view.
When should I use a Crane Over?
Sweep over a front row to reveal the runway.
How do I prompt a Crane Over in AI video?
Describe the move in plain camera language, for example: "crane sweeps up and over the subject revealing the scene behind". Then describe the subject and setting. The reveal can be generic. Describe what is beyond.
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