Camera Moves
Earth Zoom In video effect
From outer space down to your photo. Upload a photo and press Generate.
Free accounts get 3 effects a day, with a small PixelDojo watermark.
What Earth Zoom In does
The clip opens on your subject in their spot, then the view rockets out to show the whole planet hanging in space. From there it dives back down through the clouds and lands on the same subject where it started.
From outer space down to your photo
The shot starts in orbit above the Earth and dives through the clouds, over the city and down to your subject. Outdoor photos work best.
Still looks like you
The video opens on your exact photo, so the face, hair, outfit and surroundings carry through the whole effect.
A cinematic camera move from a still photo
The kind of shot that normally takes a drone, a gimbal or a crane, made from one photo. Great as an intro, a reveal or a transition between scenes.
How to make an Earth Zoom In video
- Upload a photo, or pick one from your library.
- Press Generate. There is no prompt to write; the effect is already set up.
- Your 5 second HD video is ready in a minute or two. Save it to your library or download it.
Tips for the best photo
- Outdoor photos work best because the dive needs a sky to come down through.
- Pick a photo with a recognizable setting, like a street or landmark, so the landing feels earned.
- Make the subject easy to spot in the frame with a bright jacket or clear position.
Ideas for using it
- Travel creators opening a trip video by dropping in from space onto the destination.
- Local businesses introducing their storefront with a planet sized intro.
- Students making a geography project title clip that lands on their hometown.
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Earth Zoom In FAQ
Will it zoom into my actual city?
It shows a general view of Earth and clouds, not a map of your exact location. The landing is on your photo, so the setting itself comes from you.
Does it work with an indoor photo?
It can, but outdoor photos look much more natural since the camera comes down from the sky.
Do I need to write a prompt for Earth Zoom In?
No. Earth Zoom In is a ready-made effect: upload a photo and press Generate. The directions for the motion, camera and lighting are already built in.
How long is the Earth Zoom In video, and how long does it take?
Every effect makes a 5 second HD video that matches the shape of your photo, portrait or landscape. Most are ready in one to three minutes, and you can leave the page while it renders.
Does the video have sound?
Yes. Each clip comes with matching ambient sound effects. It does not add music, so you can lay your own track over it in any editor.
Can I use a photo of someone else?
Only photos of adults, of yourself or of people who agreed to it. Every upload goes through the same safety checks as the rest of PixelDojo.