Why it matters
It balances expression, gesture, and action in one readable view.
Shots Foundation Beginner
Medium Shot
Frames a person or subject around the waist or torso.
When to use
- Talking head
- Demo
- Tutorial
- Main action
Human shoot hint
Keep the subject at a comfortable distance and leave a little headroom.
AI prompt template
cinematic medium shot of [subject], clear action, natural expression, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
medium shot of [subject], one simple action, stable camera, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Awkward crop at joints
- Too much empty headroom