Vertigo / Dolly Zoom

The camera moves back while zooming in, warping the background.

When to use it

Shock, realisation, psychological moments.

Prompt keyword

“dolly zoom, background stretches while the subject stays the same size”

Best models

Kling 3.0

Prompts by model

Your subject

[Camera: Vertigo / Dolly Zoom] a woman in a red coat standing on a rooftop at golden hour, dolly zoom, background stretches while the subject stays the same size, high detail, realistic motion, cinematic color grade.

★ Recommended model for this move

Pro tips

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