Head Tracking
The camera follows the subject's head precisely as they move.
Narrative function
Close, intimate and character-driven.
How it works
The camera follows the subject's head precisely as they move.
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
Hair, eyewear and beauty films where the face must stay in frame.
Compared with similar shots
Locked-On: The camera stays locked to the subject's position while they move through space.
Prompt it
Works in Higgsfield, Kling, Runway and Luma. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong
Facial identity can change. Use a sharp front-facing reference.
Questions
What is a Head Tracking in film?
The camera follows the subject's head precisely as they move. Close, intimate and character-driven.
Head Tracking vs Locked-On: what is the difference?
Head Tracking: The camera follows the subject's head precisely as they move. Locked-On: The camera stays locked to the subject's position while they move through space.
When should I use a Head Tracking?
Hair, eyewear and beauty films where the face must stay in frame.
How do I prompt a Head Tracking in AI video?
Describe the move in plain camera language, for example: "camera tracks the subject's head closely as they move, face centred". Then describe the subject and setting. Facial identity can change. Use a sharp front-facing reference.
Generate this head tracking from your own photo
Upload one image, we apply the move. Pay as you go, no subscription.
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