KZfaq needs this video. The biggest issue I see on here is people using AF for everything. Its almost like they don't know they CAN MF. Its becoming a lost art for upcoming videographers.

This video came at the perfect time. I actually started with manual focus lenses so I've been learning how to auto-focus recently. I made the mistake of trusting the auto-focus a little too much on a recent project which resulted in an out of focus interview subject. Won't be making that mistake again!

One of the hardest things to do in cinematography is focus pulling and of course the best examples can be seen in long takes and sequence plans

Manual focus is essential. When I first started I relied on it extensively. It was only until I had to shoot on blackmagic cameras exclusively that I learned how to pull focus manually. Keeping the same distance, using focus peaking, magnification and understanding f stop to get the depth of field I needed. It’s just like riding a bike now. I use the Sony FX3. So I’m back to using autofocus again but I will occasionally use manual focus when I really need a subject highlighted, or I’m doing shots that result in unreliable focus such as reveal shots or crucial moments where the camera can not shift focus under any circumstance. Autofocus in modern cameras is incredible but it’s just a tool. And people need to learn the limitations.

I meet people and sometimes even work with people who use autofocus majority of the time. It makes me sad, especially when I hear their career is somehow doing better. Remember: it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

Focus is a primary concern, so glad you are doing a video about it. Good points all! The way I do it is that sometimes auto focus works and sometimes it doesn't and I know when to use it and we're not. I have my camera set up so I can turn it on and off quickly. I see peeking on my 5 inch monitor and always know when auto focus is working. But peaking is hard to see a lot of the time.

One thing that distinguishes me from other shooters is I always use manual focus. The tiny imperfections is the secret seasoning my composition needs.

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Another video to watch a million times, the best channel by far

Great information. I'll definitely add the EVF method to my manual focusing process 👍

I'm confused, he says he's never used autofocus, but then says he sometimes uses the autofocus attachment at the end of the video. Either way, good information :) The short throw of photo lenses is a big turnoff.

I love the peaking method it's really helps a lot whenever you're shooting out door under sunlight but I didn't understand the evf method but now I do and I'm gonna take that to consideration 👍

And a better opción for the second method, the follow focus, is the “Focus Transition” option, available for Lumix cameras. I also use this method very often.

This is brilliant , thank you 🙏 I actually recently brought a follow focus for my gimbal

Awesome tutorial - especially using the eyepiece with gimbal. Will try this out right away.

Great Video! I always use manual focus with my GH5, and its amazing!

I like focus on the subject

You can also use an iphone with lidar (I think 12+ pro and max) for continuous AF. This even works on BM pocket cams with certain lenses (including the 18-35 art.) Additionally, Tiffen or Tilta makes a focus ring that matches your lens size so you don't have knobs and excess gears flopping around. It's 8 bucks for 2 of them.

Right as I was thinking about this, this video pops up. Good timing 😅

Great tips...thanks man 🙌

I only use my Voigtlanders with my gh5s. They are a dream to pull focus with.

I don't understand using dry erase if you don't have a focus puller. You need to watch your framing (unless you're locked down). There are many low price ff units with hard stops so you don't have to watch for the lines.

Very good video and well explained but my method that I always use with my Lumix GH5 MII is much faster and simpler. First have the manual focus activated (obvious 😁), and also have the "Touch Focus" option activated and of course the "Peaking Focus" option. And what I do once I have my subject is press the "Touch Focus" on the camera screen (I don't even look at the viewfinder), and I already have my subject focused and ready to continue with any movement, always keeping the same distance from the subject, as you have explained in the video.

How to focus without autofocus: last tip - use auto focus lol.

Why is this video not on the tomorrows filmmakers paid course? I've just spent ages searching and the course doesn't have a single video on manual focusing. If I hadn't checked resources outside the course I wouldn't have known this was a thing. If the course is supposed to be beginner friendly, which it does claim to be, then this kind of thing needs to be included.

Thank you so much

How to focus when shooting scenery, cityscape or landscape video where you are moving the camera and don't have a particular human, animal or still subject.

Good tips, thanks :)

I cam op'd for a short film recently and the director insisted I use auto focus the entire time from start to finish. Tbh it was a really frustrating shoot even if the camera in question (FX3) had a pretty decent AF.

The new RS3 Pro Lidar range finder is more advanced.. then prev gen 3d foucs but sadly it makes using raven eye imposibble or at least hard.. They both use the same port.

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Lovely video thanks 🙏 I have Sony Ze V10 camera i want to buy TT artisans 10mm manual lens for making real estate videos with host explaining the property. Please suggest if this lens will work for me, or I will loose focus while moving my camera. Please reply 🙏

thank you so much.. really helpful skill and tips

what set up would you recommend for shooting cars? the thing is, I have to get closer, move forward, backward to the car. can you you recommend me something?

Do you have to rebalance when you change the zoom on the camera?

Thanks for this!

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Focus in Panasonic cameras is the worst lol

Thanx... Good stuff.

Where is the best place to find royalty free raw stock video for editing practice?

I hate the reliance on autofocus. When people I hire as cam ops give me footage, it invariably loses focus at the worst possible moment. This is with cameras like the R5C and other canon flagships, and Sony FX3s etc... whats worse is that they donteven have any manual focus skills or accessories, they use the back screen, not a larger monitor with better focus peaking and they dont have a follow focus. If they do ever use manual, they turn the lens ring with their hand. Its a skill too though, you need to practice and get good at it to be able to track with a shallow depth of field, and no one has developed that skill, so even if they had the right equipment, it wouldn't really matter. When I started, AF was still unuseable, and I invested in Panasonic anyway, so I decided to shoot manual from the beginning. Either on a gimabl with a focus wheel and motor (I use this A LOT) a follow focus device, or with a wireless focus puller. I've shot literally every job I've ever done with manual focus and never had an issue. I'm really glad I learned that skill, and you should to. There's a reason you dont see autofocus on a film set. That being said. I would love to have the option for specific situations, and maybe one day I will. I might get the new ronin 3D focus system. I'm not against it if it works, but you should still be developing manual focus skills if you are a cam op, not relying on AF.

Excellent!!!

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With your course do we have a certificate at the end ? Thx !

Brand of EVF cup please - or link for shop :D

Justice, which cameras have "Focus Peaking"? can't seem to find it on my 6D.

Dji are relasing soon a lidar system with no need for a gimbal it will be on a handle that will be a gamechanger lidar is in cars now

Hi bro there any certificate u give for your Film making course ☺️☺️

I’m a complete novice and also an idiot, so please bear with me. I have a very old camera, a Canon 600D. Can someone please recommend a cheap gimbal that is compatible with my camera. I feel like I’m drowning in a river on information!

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Nice video..

awesome

Hello there I'm here from India & willing to buy the course you offering. Is it fully online or there will be in person meeting. If it is fully online then it will effective?

I personally find this kinda silly and unnecessary for something like this. Nicer video cameras such as the fx3 have such good autofocus tracking it’s dumb to do manual. I do find it essential for interview style shots or preplanned filmmaking though. But for run and gun content especially for social media it’s not necessary

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My focus peaking sucks

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Just get a sony instead getting all this accessories it's more compact and will cost about the same. Use the advantage of technology.

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Then why they invented autofocus🤭

If you’re a camera op and need a 15 minute video on how to get something in focus, man I wouldn’t want you on a set

Not so good instruction. I already unsubscribed.

I know what AF means...

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me, who always like the f1.8 depth 🫠