Dolly Zoom AI Video Generator

Create the iconic Hitchcock dolly zoom effect with our AI Video Generator. Master psychological thriller cinematography and spatial distortion in seconds.

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AI Prompt Template

[SUBJECT: person's face centered in frame] remains constant size throughout shot, camera physically dollies backward on smooth track while simultaneously zooming in at matching rate, background perspective warps and compresses creating disorienting vertigo effect, subject maintains sharp focus while environment distorts, Hitchcock 'Jaws' effect, psychological thriller cinematography, unsettling spatial distortion, professional cinema camera, anamorphic lens characteristics

Customizable variables: [SUBJECT]

The Vision

About Dolly Zoom

The Dolly Zoom template recreates the legendary "Vertigo" effect, where the background warps and compresses while the subject remains a constant size. By simulating a simultaneous physical dolly backward and a lens zoom in, it creates a disorienting spatial distortion synonymous with psychological thrillers like Jaws and Vertigo. This template utilizes advanced anamorphic lens characteristics to ensure professional cinema-grade quality, making it ideal for emphasizing moments of realization, shock, or intense focus in your AI-generated narratives.

pro

Quality

16:9

Ratio

Duration

cinematic

Why Choose This Template

Everything you need to create professional dolly zoom content

Professional vertigo effect that maintains subject size while warping background perspective.

High-quality anamorphic lens simulation for an authentic cinematic aesthetic in every shot.

Creates a psychological thriller atmosphere perfect for intense character-driven storytelling.

Simulates smooth physical camera movement without expensive gimbal or track equipment.

Perfect spatial distortion for emphasizing sudden plot twists or character realizations.

Ensures sharp focus on centered subjects against a dynamically compressed environment.

Expertise

Master This Template

Pro Tips

Use the [SUBJECT] variable to specify unique characters or even inanimate objects for surreal effects.

Upgrade to Ultra quality or Sora2 to enhance the smoothness of the background compression.

Try changing the Aspect Ratio to 9:16 for a disorienting TikTok-style thriller clip.

Upload a First Frame image of your character to maintain consistency with previous scenes.

Perfect For

Psychological thriller short films requiring high-tension character close-ups.

Dramatic music videos highlighting a soloist's emotional realization.

Cinematic book trailers for mystery or suspense novels.

True crime documentary reenactments for moments of discovery.

Artistic social media teasers with a professional filmic look.

High-end advertising spots needing a unique visual hook to grab attention.

Narrative cutscenes for indie games emphasizing player character shock.

Visual storytelling experiments exploring spatial distortion and perspective.

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating dolly zoom content

Yes, simply edit the [SUBJECT] variable in the prompt to describe your specific character. You can also upload a First Frame image to ensure the character matches your specific requirements or existing project assets while the AI handles the complex camera movement.

This template defaults to Pro quality, which costs approximately 60 credits per generation. If you switch to Ultra or Veo3 for even higher detail and smoother motion, the cost increases to roughly 200 credits per video generation.

Absolutely. You can adjust the duration setting from 3 up to 12 seconds. A longer duration (8-10 seconds) often makes the dolly zoom effect feel more gradual, building a more unsettling and lingering sense of tension for the viewer.

Yes, you retain full ownership and commercial rights for all content generated using the Dolly Zoom template on Revid.ai. This allows you to use the footage in professional films, advertisements, or for YouTube monetization without any licensing worries.

Changing the preset from None to Anime or Ghibli will apply the dolly zoom camera movement to that specific art style. This creates a unique hybrid of cinematic physical movement and stylized animation aesthetics, perfect for experimental projects.

Since this template uses the Pro or Ultra models for the best spatial consistency, generation usually takes between 1 and 2 minutes. You can download the high-resolution file immediately once it finishes processing in your dashboard.