How To: Use zoom and dolly effects in your film

Filmmakers beware... or more importantly, cinematographers beware... boring setups and unpleasing camera tricks can ruin a movie. Check out this helpful video tip from Focal Point Technologies on how to use zoom and dolly effects in your film.

Whether you're a cinematographer, videographer, or plain indie filmmaker, these camera effects will help your movie look cool.

"What's the difference between zooming in and moving the camera in (or dolly in)?" See the explanation of this question and a few demonstrations of the effects. Also, look for the Dollyzoom or Contrazoom at the end.