camera angle in AI

Today I wanted to create some new concepts with various effects using artificial intelligence. After a lot of effort, I realized that to be able to specify the camera angle and the type of image, I have to use cinematic terms to get closer to my desired image.
I started searching and I got good results and decided to share with you.

I hope you enjoy it and find it useful.

Now that we are moving towards the direction where artificial intelligence has found a special place in our tools and we are using it every day, we need to know how to change the direction of the camera in imaging with artificial intelligence.

In this article, I try to express these terms and commands in simple language and the form of artificial intelligence.

I have used Stable diffusion for this example.

Camera framing and distance

The commands that we have to give to the artificial intelligence for the camera angle are exactly like reality and identical to the filming techniques, but because the filming techniques are known by different names, we must know exactly what words we should use so that the artificial intelligence understands exactly what we want.

To understand the difference between these commands, I use a fixed prompt so that we can notice the changes more easily. You can also use this prompt for testing and change it.

You

PROMPT: [camera] boy, red hoodie, blue eyes

Close up shot

Close-Up Shot of a

A closed view of the subject that is made at a very small distance from the subject and is mostly used for portraits in the photography industry

Establishing Shot

Establishing Shot Photo of

This framing is applied when the details of the scene are very important other than the main subject and affect the overall personality of the subject.

Extreme Close-Up Shot

Extreme close-up shot of the

This framing creates a very close image, for example, it can be used to produce an image inside the subject’s pupil

Full body shot

Full body shot of a

In this frame, the whole subject fits in the frame, and generally, the fit of the portrait image is recorded and the vertical image is taken

Handheld Shot

Handheld Shot Photo of a

Suppose you put the camera on your hand and in front of your eyes and photograph the subject, this framing style is called “on the hand” or “on the hand”

Long shot

Long Shot of a

View away from the subject so that the surroundings of the subject are relatively large in the frame and the elements around the subject are almost as important as the subject itself.

Medium shot

Medium Shot of a

If our subject is a human, medium shot records almost the upper half of the subject’s body.

Wide shot

Wide Shot of a

The wide shot is recorded with a wide lens and creates a slight stretch around the image and perspective curvature.

Camera angle and position

Now that we understand the prompts for framing, we can go to the next part, the camera angle. Actually, in the previous part, we talked about the framing of the camera, and now we want to talk about the angle of the camera and its height and position.

stay with me…

Aerial Shot

Aerial Shot of

This position is taken from a high altitude and is very similar to the view of a helicopter and drone. which you can use in the prompt with the following command.

Bilaterally symmetrical

Bilaterally symmetrical shot,

This angle helps you to keep the subject in the center of the image and designs the surroundings almost as well, it doesn’t matter if your subject is a building a human being, or any other living or non-living creature. What this prompt does is that it puts it in the middle of the image and compares the two sides.

Bird’s-Eye View

Bird's-Eye View of a

This situation is called a bird’s eye view. This is similar to Aerial Shot, but with a lower height.

Dutch Angle

Dutch angle photo of a

The position of the Dutch angle in photography and videography intentionally creates an error and skew in the image, which disturbs the balance of the image creates discomfort in the composition, and is mostly used to create tension and disorientation.

From above

From above Photo of a

The top view helps you to depict the subject slightly tilted and from above. The difference between this angle and the bird’s eye view is that the camera is very close to the subject.

From behind

From behind Photo of a

Shot from the back, as the name suggests, depicts the subject’s back. Of course, you should keep in mind that this command will work correctly when your subject has a specified front and back. For example, if you tell him to give me the back of a tree, it will not work.

From below

From below Photo of a

This position creates a slightly lower angle than the front view. Suppose you are taking a selfie with a monopod, if you hold the handle of the monopod towards the ground and the phone is close to the ground, you have created a shot from below. Now this photography angle can happen for any subject.

High Angle Shot

High Angle Shot of a

A shot from a high angle works very similar to From Above, with the difference that it covers more angles and often emphasizes the subject’s vulnerability, submission, or insignificance, and covers any angle higher than the angle of the eye.

Low Angle Shot

Low Angle Shot of a

A shot from a low angle works close to From below, but any angle lower than eye height is used to show the power, dominance and authority of the subject.

Overhead shot

Overhead shot of a

An overhead shot, also known as a top-down or bird’s-eye view, is taken by placing the camera directly above the subject or scene.

Side view

Side view a

The side view, as the name suggests, gives you a picture of the side angle of the subject, and like the back view, your subject must have a right, left, and backside, and it will not work if you use it for something like a tree or a mushroom.

Side view (long shot)

Long shot side view of a

Upside down

Upside-down photo of a

This angle helps you create a hanging or upside-down subject

Vanishing point

Vanishing point photo of a

The vanishing point strongly affects the perspective and places the subject close to the horizon line and far away. As if the subject is standing at the end of the world.

lens

In this section, I want to explain how to change lenses

Fish eye

Fisheye Photo of a

A fish eye lens is a type of lens that gives the image a lot of elongation and roundness, and the closer the subject is to the center of the lens, the more elongation occurs and creates stunning images, which I recommend you to try once.

Combination of shots

Now, what if we need to mix two or more of these angles?

Just write these commands one after the other and then add the main prompt

For example:

Full body shot + Side view

Full body shot, Side view,

Camera movement

You can use the following prompts separately to create any of the moving effects on the image. I recommend that you use the camera movement commands in the prompts because it strongly cooks and makes the output image professional.

Dolly shot

Pan Shot

Pedestal shot

Tilt shot

Tracking shot

Trucking shot

Whip pan

Zoom shot

Static Shot

Here are some results of camera movement in AI

Another model with another technique

Apart from the commands I mentioned above, there is a series of commands that tell the artificial intelligence what camera settings to produce the image with another type of expression. The titles of this method are very close to the previous ones, that’s why I only write the titles and prompts that you can access easily.

Eye-Level Shot

Position the camera at the character's eye level

Offers a neutral and natural perspective

Low Angle Shot

Place the camera below eye level, looking up

Emphasizes power, authority, or dominance

High Angle Shot

Set the camera above eye level, looking down

Evokes a sense of vulnerability, weakness, or submission

Bird’s Eye View

Position the camera directly above the scene

Provides an overhead perspective, often for establishing locations

Dutch Angle (Tilt)

Tilt the camera to the side, creating a diagonal composition

Suggests tension, disorientation, or unease

Over-the-Shoulder Shot

Have the camera look over the shoulder of one character at another

Offers the perspective of the character being looked at

Point-of-View (POV) Shot

Represent the exact viewpoint of a character

Immerses the audience in the character's experience

Wide Shot (Full Shot)

Capture the entire subject within the frame

Provides context and establishes the setting

Medium shot

Frame the subject from the waist up

Ideal for conversations and showcasing body language

Close-up

Focus on a specific part of the subject, such as the face

Intensifies emotions and expressions

Extreme Close-Up

Zoom in on a very small detail, like an eye or a hand

Adds intensity and emphasis to a specific element

Two-Shot:

Frame two characters in the same shot

Highlights the relationship or interaction between them

Establishing Shot

Typically a wide or extreme wide shot at the beginning of a scene

Sets the scene and provides context

Keep your work UP

Amin Pasdar