360-Degree Orbit
The camera circles all the way around the subject, keeping them in the centre.
Narrative function
Heroic, celebratory, the subject at the centre of the world.
How it works
The camera circles all the way around the subject, keeping them in the centre.
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
The ultimate full-look reveal: front, side and back of a garment.
Compared with similar shots
Arc: A curved camera move around the subject, less than a full circle.
In film
The rotating hero shots in The Avengers (2012) are a well known example.
Prompt it
Works in Higgsfield, Kling, Runway and Luma. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong
The back of the outfit is invented. Describe it, or use a garment with a simple back.
Questions
What is a 360-Degree Orbit in film?
The camera circles all the way around the subject, keeping them in the centre. Heroic, celebratory, the subject at the centre of the world.
360-Degree Orbit vs Arc: what is the difference?
360-Degree Orbit: The camera circles all the way around the subject, keeping them in the centre. Arc: A curved camera move around the subject, less than a full circle.
When should I use a 360-Degree Orbit?
The ultimate full-look reveal: front, side and back of a garment.
How do I prompt a 360-Degree Orbit in AI video?
Describe the move in plain camera language, for example: "camera orbits 360 degrees around the subject, subject stays centred". Then describe the subject and setting. The back of the outfit is invented. Describe it, or use a garment with a simple back.
Generate this 360-degree orbit from your own photo
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