There are many types of shots and angles that that are well-established in photography. Did you know you can achieve these specific shots and angles with AI, by mentioning and describing them in your prompts?
Power users and creatives use these all the time to get their results closer to what they see in their mind's eye when ideating a shot.
Below you'll find a handy list of the exact words to write in into your prompts, to get specific shots and angles. We've also added examples of what's possible when we borrow some terminology from the photographic disciplines to enhance our prompts.
Note that the list below is by no means exhaustive. The principle applies to other creative disciplines as well. As long as these concepts exist within the image model's training data, you can mention them in your prompts, and the model will try to emulate that effect.
Also check out: What types of lighting can I use to improve my prompts?
Extreme long shot:
Captures a vast area from a great distance, establishing setting and context.
Long shot or wide shot:
Shows the entire subject or significant portion in relation to surroundings.
Medium long shot:
Frames the subject from the knees up, balancing subject and environment.
Medium shot:
Frames the subject from the waist up, focusing on character and some background.
Close-up:
Focuses on the subject’s face or specific detail, emphasising expressions or details.
Extreme close-up:
Zooms in on a single feature, highlighting detail or emotion.
Two shot:
Includes two characters in the frame, showing interactions or relationships.
POV (Point of View):
Shows the scene from a character’s perspective, creating immersion.
High angle:
Camera positioned above the subject, making them appear smaller or vulnerable.
Low angle:
Camera positioned below the subject, making them appear larger or more powerful.
Dutch angle:
Camera is tilted, creating a diagonal horizon line, conveying unease or tension.
Framing (open):
Uses compositions suggesting the scene is part of a larger context.
Framing (tight):
Encloses the subject closely within the frame, focusing on the subject.