Orbit / arc

AI-generated reference clip

ArcArc leftArc right360 orbit

The camera circles around the subject at a constant distance, keeping it centred.

Camera Movement · Advanced

Drama and importance: the world revolves around this person or moment.

1Keep the subject centred; your feet move, your aim stays.

2Constant radius and speed: imagine a string tied to the subject.

Wedding

Slow orbit around the first dance.

Product

Arc around a product on a table: shows every side.

Social / vertical

Fast 180° orbit as a scroll-stopping hook.

No gimbal? Use the workaround below.

Best option

Gimbal, circling at a constant radius.

Handheld + handle for short arcs (~45°).

A7 V + 24-70 settings

24–35mm, close to the subject, for the strongest background sweep.

The Avengers (2012): the camera circles the team as they assemble for battle.

Michael Bay's films made the low-angle 360° hero orbit a signature.

Changing distance mid-orbit: the subject grows and shrinks.

90° orbit around a chair with an object on it. Without a gimbal, try handheld at 24mm.