How to control the camera in AI video
How do I get a specific camera move in an AI video?
There are two ways. For orbits and moves around a subject from one image, use MiniMax H3 Max Camera Controls, which has preset moves and keyframes. For an exact camera path through a scene, set up the shot in 3D first: make a mesh or a Gaussian splat, animate the camera in the scene editor, render the move, and use that render as the input for a video model.
Models that do this
| Model | Maker | Pick it for | Takes | Credits per run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H3 Max Camera Controls | MiniMax | Preset moves and keyframes from one image | Prompt plus image | 23 to 221 (from €0.23) |
| Kling 3.0 (First/Last Frame) | Kuaishou | Camera moves described in the prompt | Prompt plus image | 39 to 193 (from €0.39) |
| Veo 3.1 (Image to Video) | Camera moves described in the prompt | Prompt plus image | 98 to 393 (from €0.98) |
The lowest-cost option here is H3 Max Camera Controls, from 23 credits (€0.23) per run. Credits are OTOY Studio's currency: 1 credit = €0.01. Prices are list prices before plan discounts (paid plans take 10% to 25% off every run). Every model is on every plan, including Free.
How to do it in OTOY Studio
- For a move around a subject, add the H3 Max Camera Controls node, connect your image, and choose a preset or set keyframes.
- For a full camera path, generate a 3D asset or a splat, open it with "Build a scene around it", and animate the camera in the scene editor.
- Render the camera move to video.
- Use the render as the reference or first frame for a video model, and describe the final look in the prompt.
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Model prices are computed from OTOY Studio's billing configuration, exported 2026-10-20.