Drone / Aerial Shot

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In plain words

Gliding smoothly from high above to show the terrain, the scale, and a sense of freedom.

When to use it

Travel, real-estate, and car openings; location changes (sky-to-ground link).

Example videos

Aerial Shot - The Shining (1980) - Camera shot, Camera angle, Camera movement — Real: Watch an aerial shot that follows a car on a mountain road from high above and shows scale and isolation.
Camera Gear: Every Type of Camera Rig Explained (The Shot List, Ep 5) — Explainer: See drone gear and how films use aerial shots.
ALL Camera Movement Prompts in AI Filmmaking (38 Cinematic Moves) — AI: See an AI-made drone flyover example.

Will AI handle it well?

Official control available — Luma 'Aerial drone', Veo 'Aerial shot or drone shot', Higgsfield 'Aerial Pullback'

One-click prompt

Aerial drone shot gliding forward over a rugged coastline at sunrise, turquoise water and white surf crashing on black cliffs, a tiny lighthouse ahead, smooth flight, 24mm wide lens, warm low sun, free majestic mood, 7-second shot.

Tell the AI like this

aerial drone shot gliding over the coastline, smooth forward flight

See it in real films and ads

StudioBinder — Aerial Shot Explained

AI-made examples

Veo Prompt Guide

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Techniques that pair well

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