Static Locked-Off
The camera does not move at all; only the subject and scene move.
Narrative function
Calm, composed, painterly.
How it works
The camera does not move at all; only the subject and scene 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
Beauty close-ups, fabric movement in wind, still-life with steam or water.
Compared with similar shots
Fixed Cam: A camera fixed to a surface or object, framing stays constant.
In film
Wes Anderson is known for locked-off tableaux.
Prompt it
Works in Higgsfield, Kling, Runway and Luma. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong
AI likes to move the camera anyway. Say locked-off, tripod, no camera movement.
Questions
What is a Static Locked-Off in film?
The camera does not move at all; only the subject and scene move. Calm, composed, painterly.
Static Locked-Off vs Fixed Cam: what is the difference?
Static Locked-Off: The camera does not move at all; only the subject and scene move. Fixed Cam: A camera fixed to a surface or object, framing stays constant.
When should I use a Static Locked-Off?
Beauty close-ups, fabric movement in wind, still-life with steam or water.
How do I prompt a Static Locked-Off in AI video?
Describe the move in plain camera language, for example: "static locked-off camera on a tripod, no camera movement, only the subject moves". Then describe the subject and setting. AI likes to move the camera anyway. Say locked-off, tripod, no camera movement.
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