Why it matters
Consistent direction makes action easy to follow across cuts.
Editing Coverage and Edit Logic Intermediate
Screen Direction
The perceived left-right direction of movement or looking in the frame.
When to use
- Movement
- Dialogue
- Sports
- Travel sequences
Human shoot hint
Keep subjects moving or looking the same way unless the story intentionally changes it.
AI prompt template
cinematic [subject], consistent screen direction, clear left-to-right movement, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
[subject] moves left to right with clear screen direction, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Direction flips between shots
- Viewer loses geography