DV|TV: D|Focus & D|Zoom Review, How to Create the Hitchcock Zoom

5 Comments

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   Random Dude on September 21, 2011 at 6:37 pm

   I’ve heard this is technically called a dolly zoom, more commonly referred to as a “zolly” shot… just to throw in my two cents.

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   Reimaginecinema on September 25, 2011 at 4:25 am

   just a tip for shooters…I tried this with a really wide angle (tokina 11-16mm) and it’s infinitely easier to shoot.  I got it perfect with a dolly and then tried it handheld and both worked great.

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   Misa Garcia on September 27, 2011 at 7:08 pm

   Cool video… love that shot style. I remember the first time that shot stood out to me so  long ago when I first saw the Lion King - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m-42ek85G4&feature=player_detailpage#t=20s

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   Josephjstephen on November 25, 2011 at 2:24 pm

   Thanks for the video!  Great stuff.  To respond to the Random Dude, it is actually called a Dolly Counter-Zoom as you are zooming in while dollying out or visa versa.  Thanks again!

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   sabrina on May 13, 2012 at 1:47 pm

   Hi everyone,
   I am new to video making and I want to have a simple setup that meet my needs for now but I also want to leave some room for future to add.  I am not sure where to start.

   I like the setting on the first picture you shown here (DFocus and DZoom) but I think I need a side rail (the silver rods?) and a cheese plate(?) in the bottom with a quick release plate under it to mount on a tripod? Am I correct? Where is the best place to find those to buy?

   Thanks,

   sabrina