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Movement Core Visual Grammar Intermediate

Pedestal Move

Moves the camera vertically up or down without tilting.

Why it matters

It changes height while keeping perspective controlled.

When to use

  • Product reveals
  • Architecture
  • Fashion
  • Scale

Human shoot hint

Lift or lower the camera smoothly while keeping the lens angle level.

AI prompt template

cinematic pedestal move on [subject], camera rises vertically, level lens, [duration]

Preview prompts

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vertical pedestal move revealing [subject], level camera, 3 seconds

Common mistakes

  • Tilting instead of moving vertically
  • Uneven lift