seedance-camera · The One-Move Rule (v5.0)

This skill covers camera movement, framing, and multi-shot techniques for Seedance 2.0, centered on the most important principle for avoiding camera chaos: The One-Move Rule.

The One-Move Rule

For any single shot, specify only ONE primary camera move. Do not stack multiple moves (e.g., dolly push + pan left + tilt up). This is the most common cause of jitter, unwanted camera rotation, and failed generations.

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1. The Camera Contract

Every shot should have a camera contract, but the Move parameter should only contain one item.

Framing:   [wide / medium / close-up / etc.]
Move:      [CHOOSE ONE: locked-off / dolly / pan / tilt / orbit / handheld / crane / tracking]
Speed:     [slow / moderate / fast / "over 8 seconds"]
Angle:     [eye level / low angle / high angle / etc.]

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2. Genre-Based Camera Presets

Different genres have different camera languages. Use these presets as a starting point.

Genre	Recommended Moves	Avoid
Product/E-commerce	orbit, slow push-in, static	handheld, whip pan
Lifestyle/Social	handheld, static, slow pan	crane, dolly zoom
Drama/Narrative	slow push-in, dolly pull-out, tracking, static	fast orbit, snap zoom
Music Video	whip pan, snap zoom, fast tracking, orbit	slow pan (unless for effect)
Landscape/Travel	slow aerial pullback, slow pan, static wide	handheld, fast moves
Commercial/Brand	tracking, crane up, slow push-in	shaky handheld
Anime/Artistic	dynamic low-angle, fast push-in, whip pan	subtle, slow moves

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3. Reliable Phrasing Library (The One-Move Edition)

Use these phrases to ensure clarity.

• locked-off static camera, no movement
• slow dolly push from medium shot to tight close-up over 8 seconds
• slow dolly pull back revealing the full environment
• slow pan left revealing [new element]
• slow tilt up from [foreground] to [sky]
• slow orbit left around the subject, constant distance
• handheld tracking following the subject, subtle shake, not chaotic
• crane shot rising from ground level to overhead

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4. Advanced Techniques (Use with Caution)

These techniques can break the One-Move Rule but are powerful when used correctly.

• Multi-Shot Within One Clip: Use [Cut to:] to create a sequence of shots. Each shot in the sequence should still follow the One-Move Rule.
  • [Shot 1: Wide, static] Description. [Cut to: Close-up, slow push-in] Description.
• One-Take Technique (一镜到底): Use a sequence of reference images (@Image1 @Image2 @Image3) to define a continuous camera path. The prompt should describe the journey, not individual moves.
  • @Image1 @Image2 @Image3, one continuous tracking shot, following the runner from the street, up the stairs, and onto the rooftop.
• Camera Transfer: Use @Video1 to copy the camera work from a reference clip. This is the safest way to achieve complex camera motion.
  • Match the camera movement and editing from @Video1.

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Maintained by Emily (@iamemily2050)