A track or path along which a camera dolly moves during filming; the route or method of dolly movement.
Compound of 'dolly' and 'way' (meaning path or direction). This specialized film industry term emerged in the mid-20th century as cinematography became more technically sophisticated.
The 'dollyway' had to be carefully engineered—smooth, level, and free of obstacles—so camera operators created elaborate systems of tracks and cranes, turning cinematography into a kind of engineering challenge!
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