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# Camera & Shot Reference

## 8K Camera Model Prompting

| Camera | Aesthetic | Use Case |
|--------|-----------|----------|
| **RED Komodo 6K** | Digital cinema, sharp | Action, sports, high-motion |
| **ARRI Alexa LF** | Film-like, organic | Drama, narrative, skin tones |
| **Sony Venice 8K** | Clean, clinical | Commercial, product, precision |
| **Blackmagic URSA 12K** | Raw, flexible | Indie, experimental |
| **Canon C500 Mark II** | Smooth, polished | Corporate, documentary |

**Lens characteristics**: 35mm Anamorphic (cinematic, oval bokeh, 2.39:1), 50mm Prime (natural, sharp), 24mm Wide (expansive), 85mm Portrait (flattering, compressed), 14mm Ultra-Wide (dramatic).

## Shot Types

| Abbreviation | Name | Framing | Use Case |
|--------------|------|---------|----------|
| EWS | Extreme Wide Shot | Full environment, subject tiny | Establishing, scale |
| WS | Wide Shot | Full body | Subject in context |
| MS | Medium Shot | Waist up | Standard conversation |
| MCU | Medium Close-Up | Chest up | Emotional connection |
| CU | Close-Up | Head and shoulders | Emotion, intimacy |
| ECU | Extreme Close-Up | Eyes, mouth, hands | Intense emotion, detail |

## Camera Angles

Eye-Level (neutral), High Angle (vulnerability), Low Angle (power), Dutch (unease), Overhead (observation), POV (immersion).

## Camera Movements

Static (stability), Pan (horizontal reveal), Tilt (vertical reveal), Dolly In/Out (intimacy/context), Tracking (energy), Crane (drama), Handheld (authenticity), Gimbal (cinematic).
