The Dolly Zoom Effect: Cinematic Camera Movements in Film [Vertigo Effect] #dollyzoom

Dolly zooms are a great way to call attention to your filmmaking prowess. That said, many of the best filmmakers have reinvented this technique in their own unique way rather than just rolling out an overly familiar iteration for the viewer.

Our videos breaks down the purpose behind a thoughtful dolly/zoom, and shows you some of the most successful examples across multiple film eras including the famous Vertigo Hitchcock dolly/zoom, Spielberg dolly/zoom, and Peter Jackson dolly/zoom.

You’ll also learn about

Dolly/Zoom History
Dolly/Zoom Guidelines
Dolly/Zoom Techniques

We also go over how the dolly/zoom is being changed, and how your peers will be using them in the near future. Don’t let them get a head start.

When you finish this video, you will understand, from a filmmakers perspective, why the dolly/zoom is so valuable as well as notorious. You’ll also be inspired to create your own film techniques that play with focal length, camera movement, and ingenuity.

The end result: You will understand how camera movement and lens choice can induce dread, disorientation, and supernatural effects.

#dollyzoom #vertigoeffect #cameramovement

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I had never paid attention to the dolly zoom until someone pointed it out in Spike Lee movies. Thx for a great discussion on this topic!

[cordobesa]

I freaking love this effect. Such a strong narrative achieved with this technique!

[larssonk]

Jaws. That scene has stayed with me for over 30years.

[scottslotterbeck]

The one from Jaws. My first introduction to this amazing technique.

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This is the best move ment i have ever seen

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How amazing is it that we can now all be part of the magical world of movies and film making both as fans as creators? Came here for some basic tips about the vertigo shot/dolly zoom and came away with a channel I'll most likely fall in love with! Thank you for this!

[AiringAustin]

That first drone vertigo shot was amazing!

[DuncanSmith]

I remember watching that shot years ago as a kid and wondering how they did that 👊🏻

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Entertaining and VERY informative. Thank you Studio Binder! Keep 'em coming!

[dreamshareentertainment]

Great video studio binder. This shot always excites and surprises me.

[RespecttheScreenplay]

I did a hand held test, it wasn't as smooth as having a dolly, but if you wanted a more natural shaky dolly zoom i guess it could work.

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[karolina]

Tarkovsky's Stalker, train scene!

[kunchalasrikanth]

Raging bull Dolly zooms are my all time fav one.

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