<ul><li>The dolly zoom, also known as the Hitchcock shot or Vertigo effect, is a mesmerizing camera technique used in movies like Vertigo or Jaws.</li><li>It plays tricks on our perception by making the background seem to stretch or compress dramatically while the subject stays the same size.</li><li>It's created by combining camera movements of moving the camera forward while zooming out, or moving the camera backwards while zooming in.</li><li>The dolly zoom effect creates a surreal perspective distortion that amplifies the emotional impact of a scene, drawing viewers into the moment.</li></ul>

The Dolly Zoom

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