Instead of snapping to the new position as fast as possible (which is what standard Fast Frame does), Cine Frame coordinates pan, tilt, and zoom so they all arrive at the target at roughly the same time — producing a polished, broadcast-quality camera move.
It's designed for live productions, worship services, lectures, concerts, or any situation where you want the camera transition itself to look intentional and professional rather than jarring.
There's also a related tool called Cine Center, which works the same way but for the Click to Center action. Instead of selecting a frame, you click a point in the video and the camera smoothly moves so that point becomes the center of your shot — with the same cinematic motion. More on that below.
What You'll Need
A calibrated camera. Cine Frame (and standard Fast Frame) require your camera to be calibrated. If it hasn't been calibrated yet, these tools will be grayed out in the toolbar. You can calibrate from the camera's Advanced Settings.
A PTZ camera connected to your Studio that supports pan, tilt, and zoom movement.
No specific plan required. Cine Frame is available to all users with a calibrated camera.
How to Use Cine Frame
Activating the Tool
Open your Studio and select the camera you want to control.
In the toolbar above the video preview, find the Fast Frame tool (it looks like a frame/viewfinder icon).
Click the small dropdown arrow on the Fast Frame button to see the tool variants.
Select Cine Frame. The icon changes to the Cine Frame icon.
Or just press Shift + F on your keyboard to switch directly to Cine Frame.
Selecting Your Frame
Once Cine Frame is active, you'll see an amber/orange bounding box following your cursor on the video preview. This box represents the area the camera will frame after the move.
Resize the frame: Use your scroll wheel to make the bounding box larger or smaller. This adjusts the zoom level of your target shot.
Place the frame: Click once on the video. The bounding box locks in place and a semi-transparent overlay appears over the rest of the image, highlighting your selected area.
Reposition the frame: After placing, you can drag the bounding box to fine-tune its position.
Confirming the Shot
Click inside the bounding box again, or press Enter, to confirm.
The camera begins its smooth cinematic move to the selected framing.
After confirming, the tool automatically returns to your previous tool (e.g., cursor or zoom).
Canceling
Press Escape at any time to cancel the selection and return to your previous tool.
If you move your cursor outside the video preview area, the tool exits and your selection is canceled.
How the Camera Moves
This is what makes Cine Frame different from Fast Frame. When you confirm your shot, the camera doesn't just race to get there — it coordinates all three axes (pan, tilt, and zoom) so they finish at approximately the same time. The result is a smooth, professional-looking move that works on-air. in rare cases with extreme movements, there may be slight timing differences, but the motion is designed to be closely synchronized."
The movement speed is calculated automatically based on how far the camera needs to travel. You don't set the speed manually — the system handles it to keep the motion feeling natural and consistent.
One move at a time. If a cinematic move is already in progress, a new Cine Frame request will be ignored until the current move finishes.
Interrupting a move. There's no stop button, but any new movement command — like using the joystick or selecting a new frame — will interrupt the current cinematic move.
Cine Center
Cine Center is the cinematic version of Click to Center. Instead of selecting a frame, you simply click a point in the video and the camera smoothly pans and tilts so that point becomes the center of your shot. The zoom level stays the same.
It uses the same amber/orange visual indicator and the same smooth, coordinated motion as Cine Frame.
One nice detail: if you're using Cine Center and scroll the mouse wheel, the tool automatically switches to Cine Frame — preserving your cursor position and letting you adjust the zoom level of the target shot without starting over.
Auto-Tracking and Cine Frame
If auto-tracking is currently active on your camera and you try to use Cine Frame, you'll see a confirmation prompt asking if you want to interrupt auto-tracking to perform the camera move. You need to confirm before the camera will move — tracking takes priority until you explicitly override it.
Tips and Best Practices
Use Auto-Focus when possible. Enabling auto-focus on your camera while using Cine Frame helps you avoid having to manually adjust focus during the move.
Know your cursor colors. Amber/orange = Cine Frame. Green = standard Fast Frame. This makes it easy to tell at a glance which mode you're in.
Calibration matters. The accuracy of Cine Frame depends on how well your camera is calibrated. If your framing is landing slightly off-target, try recalibrating from Advanced Settings.
Great for dramatic framing changes. Cine Frame really shines when you're making big moves — wide shot to close-up, stage left to stage right. For small adjustments, standard Fast Frame or the joystick may be quicker.
Works during live broadcasts. Cine Frame is designed for on-air use. The smooth, coordinated motion is specifically built to look professional to your audience.
Troubleshooting
What's happening | Likely cause | What to do |
Cine Frame tool is grayed out | Camera isn't calibrated, or calibration is in progress | Complete calibration from Advanced Settings |
Camera doesn't move after confirming | A cinematic move is already in progress, or auto-tracking is blocking it | Wait for the current move to finish, or check for an auto-tracking confirmation prompt |
Bounding box is green, not amber/orange | You're using standard Fast Frame | Click the dropdown on the Fast Frame tool and select Cine Frame, or press Shift+F |
Camera movement looks jerky or too fast | You're using Fast Frame instead of Cine Frame | Switch to Cine Frame for smooth, coordinated motion |
Frame selection disappears when I move off the video | Expected behavior — the tool exits when the cursor leaves the video area | Keep your cursor within the video preview while selecting |
Camera framing lands slightly off-target | Calibration may need refreshing | Recalibrate the camera from Advanced Settings |
FAQs
What's the difference between Fast Frame and Cine Frame? Fast Frame moves the camera to the target as quickly as possible. Cine Frame moves it smoothly and cinematically, coordinating pan, tilt, and zoom to finish at the same time.
What's the difference between Cine Center and Cine Frame? Cine Center moves the camera so the point you click becomes the center of the frame — no zoom change. Cine Frame lets you select both a position and a zoom level for the target shot. Both use the same smooth cinematic motion.
What's the keyboard shortcut?Shift + F for Cine Frame. F alone for standard Fast Frame.
Can I adjust the movement speed? No. The speed is automatically calculated to produce smooth, coordinated motion based on the distance to the target.
Does it work with all cameras? It works with calibrated PTZ cameras that support absolute pan, tilt, and zoom positioning. Cameras that only support relative movement may not be compatible.
Can I cancel a move once it starts? There's no dedicated stop button, but any new movement command (joystick, new frame selection, etc.) will interrupt the current cinematic move.
Why do I see a confirmation prompt when trying to use Cine Frame? Auto-tracking is active on the camera. The prompt asks you to confirm that you want to interrupt tracking to perform the move.
Can I use it during a live broadcast? Absolutely. That's what it's built for. The smooth, coordinated motion is designed to look professional on-air.
Is it available on all plans? Yes. Cine Frame is available to all users with a calibrated camera — no plan restriction.
Use Cases
Live worship services — Smoothly transition between wide shots of the congregation and close-ups of speakers without jarring movement.
Concert filming — Move from the full stage to individual performers with broadcast-quality transitions.
Event coverage — Add cinematic polish when switching between speakers, presentations, and audience shots.
Lectures and presentations — Reframe from the podium to a screen or whiteboard with a smooth, professional move.
Narrative filmmaking — Automate complex camera movements that replicate the feel of dolly shots and other traditional techniques.