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How to Use Autofocus to IMPROVE Your Filmmaking - Video Autofocus Tips and Tricks

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Camber Film School

Camber Film School

Күн бұрын

Learning how to focus in video can be difficult and the use of video autofocus vs manual focus is debated a lot over which is better. This tutorial will give you video autofocus tips and tricks to help you learn how to use autofocus to improve your filmmaking when working solo.
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There's nothing worse then watching back a great film take to find that your shot was out of focus! Learning how to use autofocus to improve your filmmaking is something that everyone wants to know and this tutorial should help you learn focus techniques dslr cameras and mirrorless cameras can give. Sony autofocus has been improving a lot lately and I'll show you my sony a7iii autofocus modes and sony a7iii autofocus settings and how I use autofocus vs manual focus while filming my projects. A lot of cinematographers will tell you to NEVER use autofocus, but they usually have dedicated focus pullers to use for manual focusing. This Camber Motion tutorial will give you my autofocus tips and tricks that will help you to stop using manual focus for everything and realize how to use autofocus well and also how to focus with a gimbal. The best autofocus mode for video will vary from camera to camera, but these sony a7iii autofocus video tricks should help with any DSLR or mirrorless camera that has similar autofocus mode.
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@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Have any issues with using Autofocus?? Let me know, and I'll see if I can help!
@Tpegli
@Tpegli 4 жыл бұрын
I had an "Aha!" moment at about 3:35. Thanks! I've struggled with understanding all of the focus settings for shooting video and associated bla bla from different KZfaq videos, so I'm happy to have seen this in action. I find it really helpful to hear what you used and why.
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Egli, that’s awesome to hear! So glad that it was helpful. I like to try to give good examples instead of just talk about stuff so I’m glad that it’s making sense.
@WSS_the_OG
@WSS_the_OG 2 жыл бұрын
This is the bane of even the best AF tech available today. As you said, manual focus is the solution, but also impossible if you're the videographer and the subject simultaneously, which many of us are.
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@mohsenmcqueen
@mohsenmcqueen Жыл бұрын
Thank you man, This video is like heaven for beginners like me... 🙏💯👌
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@shreesha_edits144
@shreesha_edits144 Жыл бұрын
Wow really informative video .... Much needed thanks !!!
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool Жыл бұрын
Glad to help! 😉
@harikrishdop
@harikrishdop 4 жыл бұрын
Need a detailed video about Sharpness Of the lens
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Hari Krishnan, depends on the lens your using. Any one in particular you are thinking of?
@harikrishdop
@harikrishdop 4 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool I need to know that, Can we get the same sharpness in videos as like photos
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Hari Krishnan, probably not. There’s a lot more detail retained in photos because there is less compression of the data than with videos.
@harikrishdop
@harikrishdop 4 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool thanks ❤️
@harikrishdop
@harikrishdop 4 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool But, How some videos get more sharp with dslr?
@jillyann9162
@jillyann9162 3 жыл бұрын
Those are some neat work arounds!
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@iSpike
@iSpike 4 жыл бұрын
AWESOME Camber mate. I love your style n happy to Sub you man. I am a solo creator and new to using a good camera instead of my iPhone. Currently Learning how to use my GH5 and waiting for a 12-35mm Pro lens to arrive. Thank You for making this video 👍🏻 (You have a beautiful home) looking forward to sharing videos with you. Cheers from Western Australia 🎬🎥🎙📸📺✅👌🏻
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, iSpike! Just let me know what you need help with in the future.
@CTrizzy
@CTrizzy 3 жыл бұрын
great content. very helpful
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@sallahwonder3051
@sallahwonder3051 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Camber! I love this video
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it was helpful.
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 4 жыл бұрын
Modern cameras coming out with auto focus and touchscreen is so helpful fr solo creators like us. Which camera were u using fr the short film?
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I wouldn't have been able to make that short film nearly as quickly as I did while working with kids if it weren't for that Autofocus. Thanks for watching and always supporting the channel Rivu!
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
It was the Sony a7iii for most of it (sometimes my a7Sii when I had two cameras rolling).
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 4 жыл бұрын
Camber Motion thanks fr making these amazing content camber.. learnt so much frm u 🤗
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor
@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 4 жыл бұрын
Camber Motion it was great 👍
@shesmillennial
@shesmillennial 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I hope it helped.
@satyamFocusstudio
@satyamFocusstudio 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, satyam 👍🏼
@ElBoyoElectronico
@ElBoyoElectronico 3 жыл бұрын
Veeery helpful
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ElBoyoElectronico
@ElBoyoElectronico 3 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool Coming from a Canon M50 camera to the Sony A7III gives me serious headaches when dealing with focus.
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
What autofocus settings are you using? I typically have it set to wide with face detection on and rarely have any issues.
@ElBoyoElectronico
@ElBoyoElectronico 3 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool I also have those setting turned on, but since I am playing the drums while filming myself, the camera has a harder time keeping me in focus than on the M50. Also I do a lot of talking head stuff. What are your focus settings for your talking head parts? I would really like to know.
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
Those are what I use for talking head. But using manual focus and setting it before hand using focus peaking may be better for drumming since there is so much activity going on. What kind of lens?
@laagangbisdakdc
@laagangbisdakdc 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tips boss i love it hope i can buy dslr soon keep it up boss
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dandrib! What kind of DSLR are you wanting to get?
@laagangbisdakdc
@laagangbisdakdc 4 жыл бұрын
m50 boss
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Dandrib Caliza, nice! I’m thinking about getting one too and making a beginners class with it.
@roadrunna.
@roadrunna. 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thank. Considering A7SIII for a web series project solely because of the help I can get from a reliable autofocus system.
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a good one!
@AbdelazizAtlassi
@AbdelazizAtlassi 4 жыл бұрын
Hi do you have an old camera for making films u don't need it? If it's, can u give it to me? please
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
BM Zéro, sorry but I use all my gear.
@saintwolfcrypto
@saintwolfcrypto Жыл бұрын
cool video thanks what setting would you use on the auto focus if leaving the camera on a group 3-4 people at dinner or podcast? sony zv-e10 16mm 2.8 lens. thanks
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool Жыл бұрын
I’d make sure that you have plenty of good lighting and use a higher aperture so more is in focus (like f/5.6-8.0) and then just set manual focus so it’s not trying to jump around.
@saintwolfcrypto
@saintwolfcrypto Жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool Thanks!
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool Жыл бұрын
No problem! 👍
@sophalsb216
@sophalsb216 4 жыл бұрын
1:15 That is cool
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏾
@Alphaziza
@Alphaziza Жыл бұрын
How can I do this on a Canon camera? Any tips. U struggle a lot with making video’s of my workouts because they don’t want to be focus
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool Жыл бұрын
What kind of camera do you have and what focus mode are you using?
@SK-so1ml
@SK-so1ml 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea why af does not work and gets blurry as soon as the distance between an object ( or a person) changes? or when the the distance between objects is in still and the camera (or person shooting) changes? Thank you.
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of camera are you using?
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
And what autofocus mode are you using?
@SK-so1ml
@SK-so1ml 3 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool hi thanks for your reply. I am using a sony-a7iii and using AF-c with a single-spot. When shooting photos I have no problem but when shooting a video it does not work. Do you think I need to have my camera fixed?
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
That works fine for pictures because you can make sure it focuses on what you want. But it’s only going to focus on that one spot when you’re recording videos. For video, I use AF-C with focus area set to wide and “face/eye Prty in AF” turned on in most cases. I also have touch operation turned on in order to be able to touch focus.
@SK-so1ml
@SK-so1ml 3 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool maybe I found why I was also pressing the shutter button half way through even when I am shooting.
@bestalternativesneakers2022
@bestalternativesneakers2022 3 жыл бұрын
Which one is better auto focus mode or dynamic auto focus?
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
What camera?
@bestalternativesneakers2022
@bestalternativesneakers2022 3 жыл бұрын
@@CamberFilmSchool Nikon d3100..Oh I see my camera it works always automatic if I wanna do a video ..
@CamberFilmSchool
@CamberFilmSchool 3 жыл бұрын
Cool. 👍
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