Pan

Any horizontal rotation of the camera on its axis.

Narrative function

Following, scanning, connecting two things in space.

How it works

Any horizontal rotation of the camera on its axis.

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

Connect a product to the person using it.

Compared with similar shots

Tilt: Any vertical rotation of the camera on its axis.

Prompt it

Pan: smooth horizontal camera pan on a tripod from left to right. Subject: a model in a tailored camel coat on a quiet city street at golden hour. Keep the face, outfit and setting consistent, realistic fabric movement, cinematic lighting, 24fps film look.

Works in Higgsfield, Kling, Runway and Luma. Swap the subject for your own.

What usually goes wrong

Name the start and end point of the pan.

Questions

What is a Pan in film?

Any horizontal rotation of the camera on its axis. Following, scanning, connecting two things in space.

Pan vs Tilt: what is the difference?

Pan: Any horizontal rotation of the camera on its axis. Tilt: Any vertical rotation of the camera on its axis.

When should I use a Pan?

Connect a product to the person using it.

How do I prompt a Pan in AI video?

Describe the move in plain camera language, for example: "smooth horizontal camera pan on a tripod from left to right". Then describe the subject and setting. Name the start and end point of the pan.

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