Why it matters
Shots are the smallest practical units you plan, shoot, generate, and edit.
Shots Foundation Beginner
Shot
One continuous camera view used as a building block of a video.
When to use
- Shot lists
- Prompt planning
- Editing
Human shoot hint
Give each shot one clear subject and one main action.
AI prompt template
cinematic shot of [subject], one clear action, natural light, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
single cinematic shot of [subject], one action, stable camera, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Trying to show too many ideas
- Changing angle mid-prompt without purpose