Reading Time: 3 minutesRoll SHOT Definition & Meaning A roll shot is when the camera rotates around its lens axis (the longitudinal or Z-axis), causing the horizon line in the frame to tilt. This can disorient the viewer, suggest a character’s unsteadiness or disorientation, follow the action, or simply be used as a dynamic visual effect. It adds… Continue reading What is a Roll Shot in Film? Definition & Spinning Movement Examples