Why it matters
It can feel intimate, immediate, documentary, or energetic.
Movement Foundation Beginner
Handheld Shot
A shot recorded with the camera held by hand.
When to use
- Lifestyle
- Documentary
- Urgency
- Behind the scenes
Human shoot hint
Brace your elbows, move with your body, and keep shake intentional.
AI prompt template
cinematic handheld shot of [subject], gentle natural camera sway, documentary realism, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
handheld shot of [subject], gentle natural sway, one action, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Uncontrolled shake
- Using handheld when the scene needs calm