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Movement Foundation Beginner

Pan

Rotates the camera left or right from a fixed position.

Why it matters

A pan reveals space or follows action without moving the camera base.

When to use

  • Reveals
  • Following movement
  • Landscape scans

Human shoot hint

Move slowly, start and end with a short hold, and keep the horizon level.

AI prompt template

cinematic pan across [subject], smooth left-to-right camera rotation, [duration]

Preview prompts

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smooth pan across [subject], one reveal, stable horizon, 3 seconds

Common mistakes

  • Moving too fast
  • No start or end composition