Crane Over The Head
The camera rises and passes directly above the subject's head, ending in a top-down view.
Narrative function
Spectacle and a god's-eye perspective.
How it works
The camera rises and passes directly above the subject's head, ending in a top-down view.
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
Overhead finishes for dance-like movement, flowing skirts and capes.
Compared with similar shots
Crane Over: The camera sweeps up and over the subject or an obstacle, revealing what lies beyond.
Prompt it
Works in Higgsfield, Kling, Runway and Luma. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong
Head shapes can warp from above. Use a full-length reference.
Questions
What is a Crane Over The Head in film?
The camera rises and passes directly above the subject's head, ending in a top-down view. Spectacle and a god's-eye perspective.
Crane Over The Head vs Crane Over: what is the difference?
Crane Over The Head: The camera rises and passes directly above the subject's head, ending in a top-down view. Crane Over: The camera sweeps up and over the subject or an obstacle, revealing what lies beyond.
When should I use a Crane Over The Head?
Overhead finishes for dance-like movement, flowing skirts and capes.
How do I prompt a Crane Over The Head in AI video?
Describe the move in plain camera language, for example: "camera cranes up and passes over the subject's head into a top-down view". Then describe the subject and setting. Head shapes can warp from above. Use a full-length reference.
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