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dolly zoom

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A camera effect that appears to undermine normal visual perception, achieved by using the setting of a zoom lens to adjust the field of view while the camera dollies towards or away from the subject in such a way as to keep the subject the same size in the frame throughout.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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Synonyms: zolly

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: travelling contrarié — in-camera effect
  • German: Dolly-Zoom — in-camera effect
  • Spanish: Dolly Zoom — in-camera effect