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.
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- Eliminate Subject Drift: Unprompted AI video diffusion causes random morphing; strict camera kinematics enforce consistent focal depth and geometry.
- Treat AI as a Physical Rig: Video diffusion models (Google Flow, Veo 2, Kling) respond best when commanded like optical lens and dolly equipment.
- Standardized Motion Syntax: Use standardized commands (e.g.
/dollyin,/rackfocus,/fpvdrone,/orbit360) to control motion paths. - Kinematic Stacking: Combine 2-3 motion commands simultaneously (e.g. push + rack focus + slow-mo) to craft high-retention commercial hooks.
- Consistent Latent Inertia: Directing optical axes and camera speed prevents jarring frame skips in multi-shot video sequences.
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." |