Past tense of 'dolly': moved something on a dolly or wheeled platform, or filmed using a camera dolly.
From 'dolly' (the wheeled platform) plus the past tense suffix '-ed.' This verb form became standard in film and theatrical terminology in the early 20th century.
When filmmakers 'dolly' a camera, they're creating the illusion of moving through space—this technique revolutionized storytelling because it lets the audience experience the director's chosen viewpoint with fluid, graceful movement.
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