Midjourney Prompts for Generating Cinematic Camera Angles
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use Midjourney Prompts to create stunning, cinematic camera angles.
Want to take your AI visuals to the next level?
Understanding and implementing camera angles in your Midjourney prompts can dramatically improve your results.
By simply including these angle terms in your prompts, you can direct your shots with more precision and achieve that cinematic look you're after.
Here are some essential camera angles to enhance your AI storytelling.
Create Cinematic Camera Angles with These Midjourney Prompts
Here is a step-by-step tutorial showing you the steps for creating different cinematic camera angles with Midjourney. Enjoy :)
1. Low Angle
“Low Angle” is a view from below, looking upward towards your subject.
This type of shot creates a sense of dominance, or grandeur - perfect for heroic shots or showing a person in power.
Prompt Idea: “A low angle shot of a woman in a red coat standing beneath skyscrapers.”
2. High Angle
“High Angle” is a view from above looking down at the character.
These shots can create feelings of vulnerability or provide a broader perspective of the scene.
Prompt Idea: “A high angle shot of an old man reading a book.”
3. Overhead Shot
“Overhead Shot” is a direct downward view of the scene.
This type of camera angle is useful for making unique establishing shots of people walking, looking over landscapes, or build an eerie sense of “being watched.”
Prompt Idea: “An overhead shot of two men standing next to a white car, sunlight pouring in through the trees.”
4. Dutch Angle / Tilt Shot
A Dutch angle or tilt shot basically rotates the horizon line, creating diagonal composition.
It’s a slightly off-putting aesthetic and evokes tension, unease, and psychological disturbance. These are perfect for thriller or suspenseful scenes.
Prompt Idea: “A dutch angle shot of a teen boy riding the subway, blurry motion camera adds to the sense of motion.”
5. Over The Shoulder
Over the shoulder is the view from behind one subject, looking at another. This creates intimacy and connection, ideal for conversation scenes or dynamic interactions.
Using over the shoulder shots is a great way to establish coverage for filmmaking.
Prompt Idea: “An over the shoulder shot of a woman speaking to a man, 19th century period drama.”
6. Aerial View
Aerial view is the bird's eye perspective of the scene.
This is perfect for showing vast landscapes, making epic establishing shots, or creating a sense of scale.
Prompt Idea: “Gorgeous aerial view shot of a hot air ballon drifting over a lush landscape with snowy mountains in the background.”
Bonus Tip: Experiment with combining different angles in your prompts for unique perspectives!
Give these different angles a try or try combining them. Midjourney responds well to filmmaking and cinematography terms. And just remember: sometimes you have to prompt several times to get something you’re happy with!
Let us know how it goes. We’d love to see what you create. :)
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