Camera position is fixed but ZOOMS IN on the subject smoothly with a telephoto lens. The Chinese courtyard compresses behind the subject as the focal length increases. 4 seconds.
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Camera position is fixed but ZOOMS IN on the subject smoothly with a telephoto lens. The Chinese courtyard compresses behind the subject as the focal length increases. 4 seconds.
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Zoom In
Lens zooms toward subject while camera stays still. Different feel than dolly-in — flatter, more clinical.
When to use
When you want a flatter, more clinical or surveillance feel than a dolly-in. Documentary, news, or stylized retro.
Pro tips
- •Say "zoom in — camera position fixed, lens zooming forward"
- •Distinguish from dolly: "flat compression, no parallax"
- •Reference: "70s documentary zoom" or "surveillance footage"
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