Why it matters
It adds energy and can hide a transition between shots.
Movement Core Visual Grammar Intermediate
Whip Pan
A very fast pan that creates motion blur.
When to use
- Fast transitions
- Comedy
- Action
- Music videos
Human shoot hint
Start and end on clear frames so the blur feels intentional.
AI prompt template
cinematic whip pan transition around [subject], fast motion blur, energetic cut, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
whip pan from one detail of [subject] to another, fast blur, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- No readable start or end
- Motion blur becomes visual noise