All Tools Reference

Complete list of every tool and option available in Asset Editor, organized by category.

Camera Tools

Lens

Control perspective and depth with focal length choices:

Option	Focal Length	Description	Best For
24mm	Wide-angle	Wide-angle lens	Establishing shots, interiors, dramatic perspective
28mm	Editorial wide	Editorial wide lens	Architecture, group shots, environmental context
50mm	Standard	Standard lens	Natural perspective, everyday scenes, balanced view
85mm	Portrait	Portrait lens	Character close-ups, flattering portraits
105mm	Short telephoto	Short telephoto lens	Medium distance subjects, compression
135mm	Telephoto	Telephoto lens	Distant subjects, background compression
Anamorphic	Anamorphic 40mm	Anamorphic 40mm	Cinematic widescreen, lens flares
Cooke 75mm	Vintage	Vintage Cooke 75mm	Classic film character, organic feel
Zeiss 50mm	Modern	Modern Zeiss 50mm	Sharp precision, clinical clarity

💡 Depth of field: Portrait and telephoto lenses naturally create more background blur and subject isolation than wide-angle lenses.

Shot

Standard cinematography framing options:

Option	Code	Description	Shows
Extreme Close-Up	ECU	Extreme Close-Up	Eyes, mouth, specific details
Big Close-Up	BCU	Big Close-Up	Full face, tight framing
Close-Up	CU	Close-Up	Head and shoulders
Medium Close-Up	MCU	Medium Close-Up	Chest up
Medium Shot	MS	Medium Shot	Waist up
Medium Long Shot	MLS	Medium Long Shot	Knees up
American Shot	—	American Shot	Mid-thigh up
Full Shot	FS	Full Shot	Head to toe
Long Shot	LS	Long Shot	Person in environment
Extreme Wide Shot	EWS	Extreme Wide Shot	Vast environment view

Angle

Camera positioning relative to subject:

Option	Description	Effect	Best For
Frontal	Direct frontal view	Confrontational, direct	Interviews, direct address
Eye Level	Camera at subject's eye level	Natural, comfortable	Normal conversations
3/4 Angle	Three-quarter profile view	Classic portrait positioning	Character studies
Profile	Side view	Contemplative, artistic	Thoughtful moments
Back View	View from behind	Mystery, following	Pursuit scenes, reveals
High Angle	Camera above subject	Subject appears vulnerable	Creating sympathy
Low Angle	Camera below subject	Subject appears powerful	Heroic shots, authority
Bird's Eye	Directly overhead	God's-eye view, patterns	Geography, choreography
Worm's Eye	Extreme low angle	Dramatic upward view	Towering subjects

Aspect Ratio

Frame proportions for different formats:

• 16:9 — Standard widescreen (1.78:1)
• 4:3 — Classic television ratio (1.33:1)
• 2.39:1 — Cinematic widescreen
• 1:1 — Square format
• 9:16 — Vertical/mobile format

Lighting Tools

Lighting

Control light quality and mood:

Option	Description	Creates	Best For
Soft Light	Even, gentle illumination	Minimal shadows	Flattering portraits, romantic scenes
Hard Light	Sharp, directional light	Strong shadows	Drama, film noir, sculptural looks
High Contrast	Deep shadows with bright highlights	Visual impact	Mystery, tension, artistic effect
Low Contrast	Even tones throughout	Gentle gradation	Calm scenes, documentary style
Silhouette	Subject outline only	Mystery, drama	Symbolic shots, dramatic reveals
Top Light	Overhead illumination	Downward shadows	Divine lighting, sculptural effect
Underlight	Light from below	Upward shadows	Horror, supernatural, villain lighting
Side Light	Light from the side	Half-lit effect	Character studies, dimensional modeling
Backlight	Light from behind subject	Rim lighting	Hero shots, separation from background
Edge Light	Subtle rim illumination	Gentle separation	Elegant definition, subtle highlighting

Light Source

Direction and origin of lighting:

• Natural — Window light, daylight
• Artificial — Studio lighting, practical lights
• Mixed — Combination of natural and artificial
• Motivated — Light sources visible in scene
• Unmotivated — Stylistic lighting without visible source

Visual Style Tools

Color

Color grading and tone options:

• Natural — Realistic color reproduction
• Warm — Orange/yellow tinted, cozy feeling
• Cool — Blue tinted, modern or cold feeling
• Desaturated — Reduced color intensity
• High Saturation — Vivid, punchy colors
• Monochromatic — Single color theme
• Complementary — Opposing color schemes

Film

Emulation of classic film stocks:

• Digital — Clean, modern digital look
• 35mm — Standard film grain and color
• 16mm — Grittier texture, documentary feel
• Super 8 — Vintage home movie aesthetic
• Kodak — Warm, classic Hollywood color
• Fuji — Cool, crisp color reproduction
• B&W — Black and white film stocks

Video Motion Tools

Available when editing video assets

Move

Camera movement options:

• Static — No camera movement
• Pan — Horizontal camera rotation
• Tilt — Vertical camera rotation
• Zoom — Focal length changes
• Dolly — Camera moving toward/away
• Tracking — Camera moving parallel to action
• Handheld — Natural camera shake
• Steadicam — Smooth moving shots

Depth

Focus manipulation during shot:

• Deep Focus — Everything in sharp focus
• Rack Focus — Focus shift during shot
• Follow Focus — Focus follows moving subject
• Selective Focus — Only main subject sharp
• Soft Focus — Dreamy, slightly blurred
• Tilt-Shift — Miniature effect

Support

Camera stabilization and mounting:

• Tripod — Steady, static mounting
• Handheld — Natural operator movement
• Steadicam — Fluid, floating movement
• Gimbal — Electronic stabilization
• Crane — Sweeping vertical movements
• Drone — Aerial perspectives

Motion

Subject movement within frame:

• Static Subject — No subject movement
• Slow Motion — Time-stretched action
• Fast Motion — Time-compressed action
• Natural Speed — Real-time movement
• Freeze Frame — Stopped motion effect

Tool Combinations

Common Professional Setups

Documentary Style

• Lens: 50mm Standard
• Shot: Medium Shot
• Angle: Eye Level
• Lighting: Soft Light
• Film: 16mm

Hollywood Portrait

• Lens: 85mm Portrait
• Shot: Close-Up
• Angle: Eye Level
• Lighting: Soft Light + Edge Light
• Film: 35mm

Action Sequence

• Lens: 24mm Wide
• Shot: Medium Long Shot
• Angle: Low Angle
• Lighting: Hard Light
• Move: Handheld

Film Noir

• Lens: 50mm Standard
• Shot: Medium Close-Up
• Angle: Low Angle
• Lighting: Hard Light + High Contrast
• Light Source: Side Light

Usage Notes

Tool Availability

• All tools work with image assets
• Motion tools (Move, Depth, Support, Motion) only appear when editing video assets
• Some tools may have limited effect depending on the source image content

Performance Tips

• Apply one tool at a time to see individual effects
• Start with major changes (shot, lighting) before fine-tuning (color, film)
• Generate multiple variations to compare results
• Save successful combinations for reuse

Technical Limitations

• Results depend on source image quality and composition
• Extreme settings may produce unnatural results
• Some tool combinations may conflict (use judgment)
• Processing time varies with complexity

See Also

• Cinematography tools guide — Learn how to use each tool effectively
• Asset Editor overview — General introduction to Asset Editor