Zooming (filmmaking)

Zooming in filmmaking and television production refers to the technique of changing the focal length of a zoom lens (and hence the angle of view) during a shot – this technique is also called a zoom. The technique allows a change from close-up to wide shot (or vice versa) during a shot, giving a cinematographic degree of freedom.

Zooming can either be performed towards longer focal lengths, giving a "zoom in" effect: The filmed object will then increase in apparent size, and less objects become visible on film. Or it is performed towards shorter focal lengths, giving a "zoom out" effect: The filmed object will shrink in apparent size, and more objects come into view.

The speed of the zoom allows for a further degree of cinematographic freedom. Combined with a dolly camera move it is possible to create the dolly zoom effect.

A noticeable cinematographic example for the use of slow zooms is the 1975 film Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick.

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Special effects

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Visual	Computer-generated imagery Split screen Stop motion Go motion Chroma key Compositing (digital) Optical printing Introvision Smallgantics Match moving

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Above the line

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Pre-production	Production coordinator Production accountant Assistant director Script supervisor Script coordinator Casting director Production assistant Location manager

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Photography	Camera operator Focus puller Clapper loader Gaffer Best boy (electrical) Lighting technician Grip Key grip Best boy (grip) Dolly grip

Sound	Sound designer / Sound editor / Director of audiography Production sound mixer Boom operator Utility sound technician Dialogue editor Re-recording mixer Foley artist Composer Music supervisor Music editor

Post-production	Film editor Colorist Visual effects editor Compositor Animator Technical director

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Talent	Movement director Choreographer Extra Talent agent Actor (voice) Cast member Stand-in Acting instructor

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Zooming (filmmaking)

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