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Control camera movement in Luma Dream Machine

How to use prompt keyword commands to control camera angles and movements in AI video generation.

Learning Timeline
Key Insights

Quick Access Tip for the Camera Menu

You don't need to memorize every movement command. Simply type the word 'camera', and the system will automatically display the full list of selectable movements.

The Advantage of Baked-in Features

These camera movement features are now 'baked-in', meaning they are more stable and streamline the storytelling process compared to older methods that required complex and unpredictable prompts.
Prompts

Camera Control Prompt Example

Target: Luma Labs Dream Machine
A cinematic shot of a futuristic city at sunset, camera zoom in
Step by Step

How to Enable Camera Control in Luma Dream Machine

  1. Open the Luma Labs Dream Machine platform in your web browser.
  2. Click on the prompt input field to start writing your video description.
  3. Type the word 'camera' in the prompt box to display a dropdown menu of available camera movements.
  4. Select your desired movement (such as zoom, pan, or tilt) from the list that appears.
  5. Combine the camera keyword with your visual description (e.g., [Visual Description] + [Camera Motion]).
  6. Click the 'Generate' button to start creating your video with the specified camera movement.

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