Camera Move Simulator

Practise 11 wedding and event video moves in a 3D set, then change one setting and see what it does.

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The 11 camera moves

  1. 01

    Cross + Push

    Depth from a push

    Rig: Gimbal

  2. 02

    Cross + Rise

    Reveal with height

    Rig: Gimbal, low mode

  3. 03

    Parallax slide

    Opposite motion

    Rig: Slider or gimbal

  4. 04

    Side tracking

    Moving with them

    Rig: Slider or gimbal

  5. 05

    Rise reveal

    Foreground reveal

    Rig: Gimbal or jib

  6. 06

    Follow from behind

    Entering the venue

    Rig: Gimbal

  7. 07

    Half orbit

    Background swing

    Rig: Gimbal

  8. 08

    Dolly zoom

    Lens versus distance

    Rig: Zoom lens on a gimbal

  9. 09

    Lead walk

    Steady distance

    Rig: Gimbal, walking backwards

  10. 10

    Low-angle hero

    Low angle, wide lens

    Rig: Gimbal, low mode

  11. 11

    Crane down

    Establish, then land

    Rig: Drone or crane

How to use the simulator

  1. 1

    Pick a move

    Choose one of the 11 setups from the list at the top. It plays on a loop in a wedding, event or outdoor set.

  2. 2

    Watch both views

    The set view shows the couple's path in yellow and the camera's path in blue. The camera view shows what that camera records.

  3. 3

    Change one thing

    Press Try it, or change the height, lens, aim or timing. Flip Template and Yours to compare, then preview it as a 9:16 reel.

FAQ

Camera move simulator FAQ

Is the camera move simulator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser.

Which camera moves can I practise?

Cross + Push, Cross + Rise, Parallax slide, Side tracking, Rise reveal, Follow from behind, Half orbit, Dolly zoom, Lead walk, Low-angle hero, Crane down.

What is a dolly zoom?

The camera moves toward or away from the couple while the lens zooms the other way, so they stay the same size and the background seems to stretch. Pick Dolly zoom and turn on Keep them the same size to see it.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. On a phone the camera view floats over the set. The scene renders in real time, so a laptop or desktop with a recent browser plays it most smoothly.

Can I use it to plan a real shoot?

Yes. Copy setup copies the paths, camera heights and lenses as text, so you can share the plan with your second shooter.