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Digital Zoom as Movement

technique used to add subtle dynamism to static shots, particularly talking heads or product shots, by applying a slow, continuous digital zoom-in over the duration of the clip. This creates the illusion of a camera push or dolly-in, maintaining viewer engagement without requiring actual camera movement during production. It's a post-production solution for adding visual interest to otherwise inert footage.

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