# shot.one — Cinematography Techniques for AI Generation

## What is shot.one?
shot.one is a comprehensive platform for learning and applying professional cinematography techniques to AI image and video generation. It combines a catalogue of 870 cinematography techniques with an AI Studio for generation.

## Three Core Products

### 1. Catalogue (shot.one)
- 870 cinematography techniques organized in 18 disciplines across 3 tiers
- Each technique includes: overview, Director's Trinity (visual grammar, emotional blueprint, narrative purpose), craft mastery, AI generation prompts, style variations, exercises
- Techniques derived from 628 films and 278 cinematographers including Roger Deakins, Emmanuel Lubezki, Vittorio Storaro, Greig Fraser
- References 1,119 cinematography books
- Available in English and Russian

### 2. AI Studio (studio.shot.one)
- AI-powered cinematic content creation
- Supports multiple AI models: FLUX 2, Kling v2.1 Pro, MiniMax Hailuo, Veo 3.1, Luma Ray 2, Wan 2.5, Seedance, GPT Image 1
- AI Director agent for guided shot creation
- Image and video generation with cinematography-informed prompts
- Project management and asset organization

### 3. Learning Course
- 3-phase curriculum: Foundations → Expression → Mastery
- Progress tracking per technique
- Interactive exercises with Studio integration
- Free beginner techniques (~100) as entry point

## Technique Structure
Each of the 870 techniques follows this structure:
- **Overview**: What the technique is, why it matters
- **Director's Trinity**: Visual grammar, emotional blueprint, narrative purpose
- **Craft Mastery**: Deep-dive into the cinematography craft
- **AI Generation**: Platform-specific prompts (FLUX, Kling, MiniMax, Veo, Luma, Wan)
- **Style Variations**: Multiple visual styles per technique
- **Exercises**: Hands-on practice with AI generation

## Discipline Categories
1. Lighting Setups
2. Shot Scale & Framing
3. Composition Principles
4. Focus & Depth
5. Camera Height & Angle
6. Exposure Techniques
7. Lens Psychology & Optics
8. Color Theory & Psychology
9. Camera Movement Mastery
10. Texture & Detail
11. Aspect Ratios & Formats
12. Blocking & Staging Mastery
13. Visual Metaphor & Symbolism
14. Genre Conventions & Subversion
15. Narrative Purpose & Beats
16. Transitions & Editing Psychology
17. Time & Motion
18. Special Techniques

## Three Tiers
- **Tier 1** (467 techniques): Individual shots — single-frame techniques
- **Tier 2** (203 techniques): Scene sequences — multi-shot narratives
- **Tier 3** (200 techniques): Hybrid content — flexible techniques

## Pricing
- Free: Browse all, ~100 beginner techniques fully unlocked
- Starter ($19/month): AI Director + intermediate prompts + 250 credits
- Creator ($49/month): Full Academy + all techniques + exercises + 1,000 credits
- Pro ($99/month): Everything in Creator + team + priority + export + 3,000 credits

## URLs
- Homepage: https://shot.one
- Catalogue: https://shot.one/discover
- Learning Journey: https://shot.one/journey
- Pricing: https://shot.one/pricing
- Studio: https://studio.shot.one
- Technique pages: https://shot.one/technique/{slug}

## Contact
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