Game styles
Rooftop Parkour
Use one clear obstacle and make the landing visible. This parkour example keeps both roof edges in view long enough to show where the runner starts and where she ends up.
Studio example
Rooftop JumpA runner crosses a narrow alley and lands on a wet rooftop.
Try this prompt
A runner in a crimson jacket jumps across a narrow rooftop gap at night. Use a wide side view. Show the push-off, both feet clearing the alley, and the runner landing on the far rooftop. Add a sharp impact at touchdown.
How to plan the shot
- Set the gap. Put both roof edges in the start frame, with enough room beyond the far edge for the landing.
- Show the jump in one angle. Keep the runner and the gap visible so the viewer can follow the movement on mute.
- Hear the landing. Place the impact where the foot first contacts the roof, then add the recovery footsteps.
What to look for in your preview
Our first take showed takeoff and touchdown clearly. The runner hung in the air for about three seconds, so the clip reads as slow motion. If you want a natural jump, specify a quick crossing and give the runner time to move after landing.