AI CINEMATOGRAPHY · GOOGLE FLOW & VEO 2
Google Flow & Veo: 50 AI Video Camera Commands & Kinematics Cheat Sheet 🎥⚡
Stop settling for floaty, unpredictable AI video generations. Master the complete 50 camera slash commands across distance, physical tracking, 360 orbits, aerial FPV drones, and temporal speed ramps.
AEO TAKEAWAY
Kinematics Are the Secret to Intentional AI Video
Amateur AI videos suffer from floating, directionless subject deformation. Professional AI cinematography treats video diffusion models (Google Flow, Veo 2, Gemini Video, Runway, Kling) as physical camera rigs. By injecting standardized slash commands (e.g. /dollyin, /rackfocus, /fpvdrone, /orbit360), you force the latent diffusion process to respect strict optical axes, focal distances, and physical inertia.
DIRECTOR NOTE
The Art of Kinematic Stacking
Don't use just one command in isolation. Hollywood-grade retention comes from stacking two or three complementary kinematics. For example: /dollyin (physical push) + /rackfocus (focal depth shift) + /slowmo (temporal deceleration) creates a jaw-dropping commercial hook that stops scrollers on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
MASTER DIRECTOR
1-Click AI Video Shot Director Prompt
Paste this prompt into Claude or ChatGPT to generate ready-to-render, Hollywood-grade camera sequence prompts combining any of the 50 commands below:
VIRTUAL_CAMERA_DIRECTOR_PROMPT
Act as an award-winning Hollywood Cinematographer & Virtual Camera Operator for Google Flow and Veo 2. Generate a multi-shot cinematic camera sequence using stacked kinematics: 1. Primary Subject & Environment: [Describe your scene or product] 2. Chosen Camera Commands: [Pick 2 to 4 commands, e.g. /dollyin + /rackfocus + /slowmo] 3. Lighting & Lens: Anamorphic 2.39:1, 35mm master prime, volumetric atmospheric haze 4. Shutter: 24fps cinematic motion blur with natural camera inertia Format the output as a turnkey Google Flow video prompt with exact motion vectors and optical instructions ready to paste.
CATEGORY 01
Camera Distance, Lenses & Framing (6 Commands)
Control optical focal length, field-of-view, and subject intimacy without physical camera displacement.
| COMMAND | KINEMATIC DEFINITION & PROMPT EXAMPLE | ACTION |
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/zoom
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Optical focal length shift magnifying the scene from wide to telephoto while maintaining camera position. Prompt: "A cyberpunk street market in neon rain, optical focal change drawing inward." |
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/zoomin
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Rapid optical zoom focusing attention directly onto a specific subject detail or micro-expression. Prompt: "High-fashion model wearing chrome glasses, dramatic magnification into eye reflection." |
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/zoomout
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Reverse focal length expansion revealing the broader scale and environmental context of the scene. Prompt: "A solitary explorer standing on a mountain cliff, revealing a sprawling alien valley." |
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/closeup
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Tight portrait or subject framing isolating facial features, emotional nuance, or product details. Prompt: "A watchmaker assembling intricate golden gears, macro lighting on hands." |
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/wide
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Expansive panoramic landscape framing establishing geography, scale, and environmental mood. Prompt: "Futuristic brutalist monolith surrounded by dense mist at sunrise, wide anamorphic frame." |
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/macro
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Extreme magnified close-up revealing tactile textures, water droplets, fabric weaves, or micro-surfaces. Prompt: "Dewdrops condensing on the carbon-fiber chassis of a luxury hypercar." |
CATEGORY 02
Physical Track, Dolly & Crane Movements (11 Commands)
Physically displace the camera body through 3D space using virtual dollies, pedestals, and jib arms.
| COMMAND | KINEMATIC DEFINITION & PROMPT EXAMPLE | ACTION |
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/dolly
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Smooth physical translation of the camera cart along a straight forward or backward track in space. Prompt: "A modern minimalist art gallery with soft natural light, camera rolling smoothly across parquet floor." |
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/dollyin
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Camera physically glides toward the subject, intensifying emotional gravity and dramatic tension. Prompt: "A lone founder staring out of a rain-streaked skyscraper window at midnight, slow push inward." |
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/dollyout
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Camera physically retracts backward away from the subject, conveying isolation or scene departure. Prompt: "A vintage sports car parked in an empty airplane hangar, camera pulling back smoothly." |
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/truck
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Lateral physical translation of the camera moving left or right parallel to the action. Prompt: "Tracking alongside a runner sprinting across the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn, side profile." |
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/pedestal
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Vertical camera translation moving straight up or down along a mechanical column without tilting. Prompt: "Camera rising from ground level flower blossoms up to reveal a towering redwood canopy." |
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/crane
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High-angle mechanical boom arm sweep elevating the camera smoothly across complex vertical arcs. Prompt: "Sweeping crane descent over a bustling Japanese fish market, landing on a chef at work." |
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/tracking
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Continuous camera motion synchronized to match the speed and path of a moving subject. Prompt: "Following a sleek speedboat slicing through turquoise Mediterranean waters at golden hour." |
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/follow
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Third-person chase camera trailing directly behind the subject as they navigate an environment. Prompt: "Following behind a traveler walking through narrow sunlit alleyways of Chefchaouen." |
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/handheld
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Organic, slight handheld micro-jitters mimicking human operator breathing and documentary realism. Prompt: "Behind-the-scenes indie film crew setting up lights on location, gritty naturalistic camera shake." |
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/steadicam
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Floaty, stabilized glide cam movement eliminating harsh vibrations during brisk movement. Prompt: "Effortless floating glide through a crowded luxury hotel lobby, weaving between guests." |
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/shakycam
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Aggressive, high-shutter handheld camera shake conveying visceral combat or intense panic. Prompt: "An intense off-road rally car drifting through dusty desert switchbacks, violent energetic shake." |
CATEGORY 03
Rotations, Orbits & Pan/Tilt Kinematics (8 Commands)
Rotate the camera on its fixed tripod head or revolve on an orbital axis around a central hero anchor.
| COMMAND | KINEMATIC DEFINITION & PROMPT EXAMPLE | ACTION |
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/orbit
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Continuous circular revolution around a central subject while keeping it locked in center frame. Prompt: "A luxury fragrance bottle suspended in mid-air, camera revolving smoothly around the glass." |
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/orbit360
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Complete 360-degree seamless orbital revolution revealing the full three-dimensional environment. Prompt: "Hero character standing atop a windswept cliff, complete 360-degree panorama of arctic fiords." |
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/pan
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Horizontal pivot of the camera head left or right while remaining anchored in place. Prompt: "Camera slowly panning across a vintage modular synthesizer wall with glowing VU meters." |
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/tilt
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Vertical pivot of the camera head up or down to reveal towering vertical architecture. Prompt: "Tilting up from cracked asphalt to reveal a towering glass skyscraper catching sunset rays." |
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/spin
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Playful continuous barrel roll or high-speed revolving camera movement along the Z-axis. Prompt: "Breakdancer mid-spin on a wet reflective asphalt surface, camera spinning in sync." |
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/rotation
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Controlled angled tilt or Dutch angle rotation disorienting the horizon for dramatic psychological tension. Prompt: "Noir detective walking down a misty alley, gradual 15-degree Dutch angle rotation." |
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/whip
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Ultra-fast blurred lateral camera snap transitioning dynamically between two scenes or subjects. Prompt: "Whip snap from a chef slicing ingredients to a blazing fiery wok on the stove." |
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/whip-pan
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High-velocity kinetic horizontal sweep turning background elements into motion-blurred streaks. Prompt: "Fast whip-pan from a crowd cheering in a stadium to the player lining up the penalty kick." |
CATEGORY 04
Aerial & High-Velocity FPV Drone Dynamics (6 Commands)
Unshackle the camera from ground physics with cinematic multi-rotor flights and acrobatic FPV maneuvers.
| COMMAND | KINEMATIC DEFINITION & PROMPT EXAMPLE | ACTION |
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/drone
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Smooth, elevated multi-rotor aerial perspective capturing vast geographic scale and topography. Prompt: "High-altitude flight gliding over coastal basalt sea stacks during dramatic ocean swells." |
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/dronefly
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Forward-driving low-altitude flight sweeping just above terrain, treetops, or architectural rooftops. Prompt: "Fast low-altitude flight skimming across golden wheat fields at sunset toward a modern farmhouse." |
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/droneorbit
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Elevated wide orbital revolution circling an architectural monument, vehicle, or island. Prompt: "Aerial drone revolving around a modern glass lighthouse perched on a rocky island outcrop." |
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/aerial
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Ultra-high altitude bird's-eye vantage looking down from airplane or satellite altitude. Prompt: "Vertical top-down satellite view of emerald ocean waves breaking into geometric white foam." |
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/fpv
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Acrobatic, high-speed first-person view drone racing with tight banking angles and roll authority. Prompt: "Agile acrobatic drone diving vertically down an abandoned industrial cooling tower." |
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/fpvdrone
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Ultra-close high-speed proximity flight weaving through tight obstacles with dramatic tilt-rolls. Prompt: "High-speed drone weaving between marble columns inside an ancient Roman cathedral ruins." |
CATEGORY 05
Temporal Speed & Shutter Control (9 Commands)
Manipulate time flow, frame rates, and shutter motion blur for hyper-realism and dramatic pacing.
| COMMAND | KINEMATIC DEFINITION & PROMPT EXAMPLE | ACTION |
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/slowmo
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High-frame-rate overcranked capture (120fps - 1000fps) rendering fast motion into fluid elegance. Prompt: "A glass tumbler falling onto marble, water splashing outward in crisp slow-motion droplets." |
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/timelapse
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Extreme temporal compression condensing hours or days into a few seconds of evolving natural light. Prompt: "Dramatic storm clouds rolling over a mountain range as shadows sweep across the valley floor." |
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/hyperlapse
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Dynamic moving timelapse where the camera travels long distances while time is compressed. Prompt: "Camera travelling down 5th Avenue in Manhattan as day turns into shimmering neon night." |
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/speedramp
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Kinetic transition transitioning from real-time speed to ultra-slow-mo at the exact moment of impact. Prompt: "Skater launching off a halfpipe, sudden freeze-speedramp at the apex of the grab." |
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/motionblur
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Slow-shutter drag creating silky, cinematic speed streaks along moving edges and light sources. Prompt: "Long-exposure taillights streaking along an elevated Tokyo highway overpass at night." |
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/bullet-time
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Camera orbits freely in 3D space around a subject frozen motionless mid-action (Matrix effect). Prompt: "A drop of coffee suspended mid-splash with coffee beans frozen in mid-air, 360 orbit." |
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/freeze
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Instant temporal stop-frame locking all fluid simulation, particles, and physics in place. Prompt: "An exploding color pigment bomb instantly freezing into thousands of stationary colored powder clouds." |
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/loop
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Perfect seamless cyclic motion engineered to repeat continuously without visible jump-cuts. Prompt: "Endless hypnotic rotation of a complex brass perpetual motion sculpture against velvet black." |
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/reverse
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Temporal inversion running physical dynamics, water flows, or shattered fragments backward in time. Prompt: "Shattered ceramic pieces on a floor defying gravity and assembling backward into an intact vase." |
CATEGORY 06
Focus, Perspective & Cinematic Transitions (10 Commands)
Control viewer psychology through depth of field, subjective perspectives, and VFX transitions.
| COMMAND | KINEMATIC DEFINITION & PROMPT EXAMPLE | ACTION |
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/pov
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Subjective point-of-view placing the audience directly inside the eyes of the protagonist. Prompt: "POV hands steering an open-wheel formula race car around a wet chicane in Monaco." |
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/firstperson
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Immersive first-person perspective displaying the user's hands interacting with gadgets or interfaces. Prompt: "First-person perspective opening an ancient illuminated manuscript inside a hidden vault." |
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/thirdperson
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Over-the-shoulder third-person camera framing establishing tactical proximity and empathy. Prompt: "Over-the-shoulder view of an astronaut gazing out an airlock at Earth rising over lunar craters." |
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/rackfocus
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Deliberate focal plane rack shifting sharpness from an extreme foreground object to background depth. Prompt: "Focus starts on rain droplets on a cafe window, then racks sharply to a person waiting across the street." |
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/focuspull
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Gradual, delicate focus transition tracking a subject as it advances through shallow depth-of-field. Prompt: "Focus smoothly pulling along a piano keyboard as an unseen hand plays a rapid chromatic scale." |
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/morph
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Fluid geometric transformation melting one object seamlessly into another without visible seams. Prompt: "A sleek chrome headphone seamlessly morphing into a liquid metallic droplet that falls into water." |
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/transition
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Seamless cinematic bridge using light, shadows, or matching geometry to blend two distinct scenes. Prompt: "Camera pushes into the pupil of an eye, transitioning out into a cosmic spiraling nebula." |
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/glitch
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Digital CRT artifacting, chromatic aberration, and pixel displacement signaling digital disruption. Prompt: "Surveillance feed glitching with horizontal scanline tearing and RGB channel split." |
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/cinematic
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Hollywood blockbuster color grade, anamorphic 2.39:1 aspect ratio, rich grain, and dramatic lighting. Prompt: "Cinematic master shot of an antique steam train traversing a snow-covered viaduct at dusk." |
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/epicshot
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Maximum visual scale, grand orchestral atmosphere, atmospheric haze, and monumental composition. Prompt: "An armada of majestic wooden sailing ships emerging through towering coastal fog banks." |