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Cinematic shot templates

Use these for filmic, mood-forward clips. Keep one subject, one action, one camera move.

Shot grammar (pick one)

• Static wide: locked-off, slow atmosphere changes
• Dolly-in: slow push toward subject
• Dolly-out: reveal more context
• Orbit: 15-45 degree arc around subject
• Lateral move: smooth left-right slide
• Crane: subtle vertical rise
• Handheld drift: gentle, controlled sway

Default template

Use case: cinematic shot
Primary request: <subject + setting>
Scene/background: <location, time of day, atmosphere>
Subject: <main subject>
Action: <one clear action>
Camera: <shot type, lens, motion>
Lighting/mood: <key light + mood>
Color palette: <3-5 anchors>
Style/format: filmic, natural grain
Constraints: no logos, no text, no people
Avoid: jitter; flicker; oversharpening

Example: moody exterior

Use case: cinematic shot
Primary request: a lone cabin on a cliff above the sea
Scene/background: foggy coastline at dawn, drifting mist
Subject: small wooden cabin with warm window glow
Action: light fog rolls past the cabin
Camera: slow dolly-in, 35mm, steady
Lighting/mood: moody, soft dawn light, subtle contrast
Color palette: deep blue, slate, warm amber
Constraints: no logos, no text, no people

Example: intimate detail

Use case: cinematic detail
Primary request: close-up of a vinyl record spinning
Scene/background: dim room, soft lamp glow
Subject: record grooves and stylus
Action: slow rotation, subtle dust motes
Camera: macro, locked-off
Lighting/mood: warm, low-key, soft highlights
Color palette: warm amber, deep brown, charcoal
Constraints: no logos, no text