Tracking / Follow Shot

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In plain words

Following a moving person or vehicle at the same speed gives a feeling of traveling alongside.

When to use it

Running, cycling, and car ads, shots heading toward a destination.

One-click prompt

Tracking shot following a marathon runner from the side at the same speed, the camera moves parallel to her on a track, steady stride and swinging arms, blurred trees behind, 50mm lens, golden morning light, determined mood, 5-second shot.

Tell the AI like this

tracking shot following the runner from the side at the same speed

Recommended for scenes like these

Techniques that pair well

Example videos

Follow Shot, Tracking Shot - Hugo (2011) - Camera shot, Camera angle, Camera movement — Real: Watch a follow shot that keeps pace with a moving character.
Ultimate Guide to the Tracking Shot — Cinematic Camera Movement Explained — Explainer: See what a tracking shot is and film examples of each type.
ALL Camera Movement Prompts in AI Filmmaking (38 Cinematic Moves) — AI: See AI-made side tracking, where the camera follows alongside.

See it in real films and ads

StudioBinder — Tracking Shot Explained

AI-made examples

Higgsfield Motion: Head Tracking Demo

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