How To: Shoot a dolly zoom shot

How to Shoot a dolly zoom shot

The dolly zoom shot is also known as the Vertigo Effect in filming. It's that dizzying, slightly unstable camera effect you see in shows like "Glee" and sometimes "The Office." It creates audience confusion, thus forcing them to keep watching in interest.

This type of shot is very useful to add to your filming repertoire, so check out this cinematography video to learn how to do it!