word
dolly zoom
DOL-ee ZOOM
ˈdɒli zuːmListen
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Syllable breakdown
dollyzoom
Dictionary meaning
A camera effect created by moving the camera while zooming in the opposite direction.
History and origin
Film production terminology.
Examples
- The thriller used a dolly zoom to make the hallway feel suddenly unstable.
Common mispronunciations
DOH-lee zoom
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