NAIL YOUR MANUAL FOCUS - Why You Shouldn't Autofocus

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Mark Bone

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Пікірлер: 584
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
How do you improve your manual focus?
@MikeKeller
@MikeKeller 5 жыл бұрын
It's spring. Baseball/softball/soccer season. Go out to the local Little League or high school baseball or softball fields and shoot some games. Practice nailing the pitcher, the catcher, hang out by first base and try to follow the batter as s/he runs to first. Do the same thing with rec league soccer, there's usually no fences to deal with. Make friends with a coach so they don't think you're a lecher and you can shoot from the sidelines, even during practices. The nice thing about digital is you're practicing for free, and if you get some good stuff, parents would love to buy your pro-quality videos, so you're getting paid to practice.
@captainxbengex007
@captainxbengex007 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, for me having marks on the lens helps.
@Abatos
@Abatos 5 жыл бұрын
Learn marking at the right spot and practice focusing while moving around
@rossbodenmann
@rossbodenmann 5 жыл бұрын
Shoot photos on film once in a while - use manual focus. Limitation and risk makes you pay attention
@MrTheManav
@MrTheManav 5 жыл бұрын
Mark Bone I’ve always used manual focus (since I use a 6yr old camera) and I use an assortment of helpful tools. Peaking is really helpful but I find the red outline distracting and on certain lenses it completely blinds your composition. On my Sony nex6 there’s a button that if I push, it digitally crops in about 4x so you can nail that focus and I press it again and it’s back. If you shoot while on that mode it takes a normal uncropped photo. This is key since kit lenses or cheap lenses or primes don’t zoom in or preserve focus when zoomed. Also all your other tips are helpful but I already do them all the time. It’s not like I watched a video to get them I think I sorta just got it with experience.
@gmolina
@gmolina 5 жыл бұрын
On my A7III, for video mode, I turn the AF-ON button to "AF/MF Control Hold". Then I switch to electronic MF (not the switch on then lens), and when I press AF-ON, it will grab focus wherever I aim the focus zone to, and when I release it goes back to MF preventing any shift of the focus plane. It's incredibly useful for run and gun situations as well, since at any given point in time you can just hold it and it'll be in AF until you release it. And it's vital when you don't have an external monitor with you. When you're in AF mode, if you press it, it will go to MF. You can use the AF-ON button to hold that focus plane and then when you release it, it'll switch to AF. This is great for focus pulling as well. Just thought I'd share this tip for hybrid AF/MF shooting. Cheers!
@LolitaRibeiro
@LolitaRibeiro 5 жыл бұрын
wow, I didn't know you can do that. Thanks for the tip!
@swashy8933
@swashy8933 5 жыл бұрын
Best camera ever? Lol
@j.tidwellphotography779
@j.tidwellphotography779 4 жыл бұрын
That's very smart! Thanks for the tip!
@Copymykinkos.
@Copymykinkos. 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to watch a tutorial on this. I’m not sure how to do this with my A7iii but would love to learn
@DiscGolfFinland
@DiscGolfFinland 4 жыл бұрын
@@Copymykinkos. here you are kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJ6liNR1uL6rg2Q.html
@kibzie23
@kibzie23 5 жыл бұрын
We talkin' 'bout practice!
@Maleick
@Maleick 4 жыл бұрын
Kyle Matthew Hilton PRACTICE mane!
@dareallyst
@dareallyst 4 жыл бұрын
Wonder how many people read this comment and saw ✈️ s 😂😂😂 love A.I.
@KCTimeShare
@KCTimeShare 2 жыл бұрын
Allen Iverson?
@joewiththeshot
@joewiththeshot 2 жыл бұрын
Half the people reading this think AI means artificial intelligence and not…. You may never know lol
@davidbaclian337
@davidbaclian337 2 жыл бұрын
Not the game…
@JavTheRipper
@JavTheRipper 4 жыл бұрын
If you have a dog, you can sit on the ground and play fetch with them while practicing your focus!
@stephensircar1561
@stephensircar1561 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@j.tidwellphotography779
@j.tidwellphotography779 4 жыл бұрын
Mark, I dont usually comment on videos that I watch on youtube but after watching this video and your video about smoother handheld videography I am officially a lifelong fan! I've been searching all over for videos like this to no avail! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for making a youtube channel for novices and amature filmmakers like myself. Keep up the amazing work!
@markbone
@markbone 4 жыл бұрын
J. Tidwell Photography wow! Thanks for letting me know! I’m glad I can be a resource like this for you! Keep shooting!
@spinniboi
@spinniboi 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, same with me. I always wanted to build videos since I was tiny and now I'm an amateur figuring it all out and as @d4darious says, making my mistakes now, so it's nice to have these videos. Good work
@xmlthegreat
@xmlthegreat 4 жыл бұрын
I can never remember which direction to move the focus ring for farther or closer when the shot actually starts rolling. I think a follow focus is going to be really game changing.
@aaftala
@aaftala 3 жыл бұрын
Most our lenses- right when they come tight, left when they go long
@jsin18010
@jsin18010 2 жыл бұрын
This is the problem I run into as well
@achildofanarchy3299
@achildofanarchy3299 Жыл бұрын
I have this struggle for a while too. I also tend to change which hand I use at times which adds to the confusion.
@acidtears
@acidtears 9 ай бұрын
i never knew others had this problem too lol i suck at left & right
@skippyzk
@skippyzk 17 сағат бұрын
Omg I'm not the only one 😢
@eifionjones8513
@eifionjones8513 5 жыл бұрын
5:30 zoom in to grab focus. Pretty sure this only works with a parfocal lens. 70-200 2.8 is close to parfocal but most zoom lenses aren't parfocal unless you're buying a broadcast zoom lens which costs a ton. Using magnification tool on your camera monitor or external monitor is a safer way to do the same thing.
@SuperPandaren
@SuperPandaren 4 жыл бұрын
Yub, zooming in to grab the focus is generally not a great advice, unless the viewers are shooting on a parfocal cinelens, which I don't think a lot us do. At deeper depth of field it might be a little more forgiving though.
@elvispresley2542
@elvispresley2542 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, all good advice except this point.
@funnymono
@funnymono 4 жыл бұрын
I think he probably meant ..digital zoom....
@artjomkutuzov1350
@artjomkutuzov1350 2 жыл бұрын
Sigma 24-70 2.8 ef if parfocal too
@RaeganScarlett
@RaeganScarlett 2 жыл бұрын
I think most Panasonic lumix cameras have a feature that magnifies part of the screen so you can see if it’s in focus or not
@jbthementor4905
@jbthementor4905 5 жыл бұрын
Mark, I appreciate your knowledge you share with the KZfaq universe. Your simple approach to getting the job done is amazing. When I see creators like you I'm so inspired to reach my maximum potential. Thank you
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!! Keep crushing it!
@Aviciiz
@Aviciiz 5 жыл бұрын
Manual focus is where we set the filmmakers apart from the KZfaq vloggers
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
AVICIIZ haha. It just might.
@maxwell5428
@maxwell5428 5 жыл бұрын
AVICIIZ what about run and gun film making?
@josephabdullah3128
@josephabdullah3128 4 жыл бұрын
Maxwell *Personal Account* some still use manual focus for this type of filmmaking. :)
@viniciusadrn
@viniciusadrn 4 жыл бұрын
bla bla bla
@70mjc
@70mjc 4 жыл бұрын
AVICIIZ no, that would be storytelling
@rafaelaoki9220
@rafaelaoki9220 5 жыл бұрын
Manual Focus still is the most natural way to work in cinematography, I work mostly in Weddings and love Using my Auto Focus in the 6Dmkii, it's an amazing feature, but my best shots, are using manual focus, the smoothness in the shots are decisive for an harmonic scene.... Great Video Mark! Keep it UP, Love your content!
@keithabados4826
@keithabados4826 5 жыл бұрын
That tire swing practice is actually a brilliant idea! Imma try that out for sure 👍🏼
@calebnichols3111
@calebnichols3111 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@havoc5411
@havoc5411 3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. That’s probably the best thing I’ve heard for getting know your focus per lens. Genius idea.
@brittacurkovic
@brittacurkovic 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to try this
@ballermurph
@ballermurph 5 жыл бұрын
Since receiving my first DSLR, I have LOVED the control manual focus provides. I've been trying to practice manual focus techniques as much as I can. Thanks for the tips!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Manual focus allows for more creativity! Keep crushing it
@chrisreybasalo
@chrisreybasalo 5 жыл бұрын
A lot of truth here. Very nice to hear. Very few on KZfaq don’t mention the shots are impossible without manually focusing (things entering frame, exiting frame, controlled rack focuses, etc.) not to mention the amount of realism it provides to see those slight slight out of focus parts - similar to how handheld gives the human element to the cinematography. Great vid.
@dvampofo
@dvampofo 3 жыл бұрын
All the advice here is so valuable, especially the focus wheel and external monitor. I was having focusing issues and now will be switching to manual. Thanks for the great video :)
@adriansuter1697
@adriansuter1697 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for actually teaching us real skills man and not just the usual gearjunky affiliate links BS! Priceless how you share your experience!
@Abatos
@Abatos 5 жыл бұрын
This is the thing I've been working on, but still had no idea how to get even better until this video. Thanks!
@ljtech20
@ljtech20 4 жыл бұрын
I've been literally running away from buying a camera with not-so-good autofocus for doing the occasional videos I'm interested in. Your video just became gold to me! Subscribed!!
@ononearts
@ononearts 3 жыл бұрын
You have presented some of the best practical and well thought-out tutorials I have seen in this genre. Definitely a fan!
@BrianAndrewStephens
@BrianAndrewStephens 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip on focusing on the tire swing. Perfect way to practice.
@phillipconleyjr8525
@phillipconleyjr8525 5 жыл бұрын
Mark! Once again, great video. Manual focus has been intimidating for me, but something I know I have to tackle. I'd like to see a video about the difference shutter speed makes while filming (particularly when aiming for a certain vibe/mood/emotion in a film)
@sp3ct0rsUrg3
@sp3ct0rsUrg3 5 жыл бұрын
Preach! I've been telling my v-log friends that they need to practice their manual focus. I'm so going to force them to watch this video. LOL!
@davey_gravy
@davey_gravy 5 жыл бұрын
Stoked you're back! I practice my manual focusing but... just doing it, practice practice practice.
@gabsmith1
@gabsmith1 4 жыл бұрын
This is the second video I'm watching from you and you're giving out good and fresh advice for people like us. You earned a subscriber!
@nebvision6839
@nebvision6839 5 жыл бұрын
What’s up Mark, I love the channel man. You have a great balance of demonstration and information, and the lean toward focused cinematography is a breath of fresh air with so many “run-and-gun” type channels out there. Keep killing it man!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
NEB VISION thank you! This is a huge compliment :)
@rananapier8424
@rananapier8424 5 жыл бұрын
Yaaaay! I've been literally thinking of when you'd upload next!
@nurhairulanordin7409
@nurhairulanordin7409 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great skill that has been getting unnoticed. Glad to learn from this! 😃👍
@Expprods
@Expprods 5 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I have been using anamorphic cine lenses and only way is to understand manual focus. I will also add Focus Peaking, maintaining distance if subject moves you move, and try to use Infiniti as much as I can.
@KobusGevelspar
@KobusGevelspar 4 жыл бұрын
Manual focus also gave me some really nice footage and shots in nature. I have seen lots of people being frustrated about things in front of the camera so the AF is not working properly. Good video.
@jporfirio_
@jporfirio_ 5 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful! I'm changing from the mirrorless world to the bmpcc4k world so I can start getting a more cinema/hands on approach to be prepared for the future. We rely too much on auto things these days
@LeonKiss
@LeonKiss 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, you just added a little confidence to my manual focusing. I´m a wildlife photographer and I like to make short videos of animals too, and in nature, the autofocus is sometimes useless.. I use manual focus but I need to practice a lot because animals are moving like that flying ball.
@CaptainJohnmaddux
@CaptainJohnmaddux 5 жыл бұрын
wow! thank you! you make my life better. I would to see a workflow video sometime. I hope you have a good weekend; and thank you again for making our lives better John The Limo Driver from Kansas city
@MOMENTSbyRonSonedecker
@MOMENTSbyRonSonedecker 3 жыл бұрын
Totally find this one so helpful and encouraging. As a solo, it's so hard to keep track of everything, but I want to learn this art.
@LouieMiLLz
@LouieMiLLz 4 жыл бұрын
Came across this video just in time for my next video project. Autofocus is really getting in the way lol ...... When filming it just focus on what it wants lol..! Thanks for making this video!
@captainxbengex007
@captainxbengex007 5 жыл бұрын
Love the video! Thanks for working on the content. I started making videos recently because of your channel so thanks again. I would love a video on shoot selection and building story. The process from whats in your head to the second you hit record what you think. Like angles, what's in focus or not, movement, etc.
@rubenparthoensfilms
@rubenparthoensfilms 5 жыл бұрын
Great video man! I like it that you talk about this! Bc those days it seems like nobody is manual focussing anymore! I shoot most of my stuff on a NIKON D750 and it's all manual focussing.... bc I don't have auto focus! Best way of learning it! Keep up the great work!
@JakubChlouba
@JakubChlouba 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am so glad that I ´ve been using GH4 for past year and a half and my lens stopped working with autofocus so I always had to use manual :D Keep em coming!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Keep crushing that manual focus
@joelsmolenaers1783
@joelsmolenaers1783 5 жыл бұрын
Man I'm loving your content! Great stuff Mark
@eastbayhawk
@eastbayhawk 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video again, love the part about the tire swing. Keep it up!!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Those NFL films guys are legends
@SteveHomer
@SteveHomer 3 жыл бұрын
I have started to use vintage lenses and this has forced me to start doing manual focus, Thanks for the tips they help alot! keep up all the hard work.
@ruled_by_third252
@ruled_by_third252 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best teacher and motivator of doc films! Thanks mark❤️
@screenpoetry1795
@screenpoetry1795 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I saw this video title, clicked and subscribed immediately, probably within 10 seconds of the video. I'm coming from a screenwriting background from India and that was my gateway into the film industry. I recently had a chance to approach a DoP regarding focus pulling, he sat me down with his mate, a dedicated focus puller. They advised me to go to a tennis court and shamelessly fail in tracking the ball. This is what I've been doing for the last couple of days. Its impossible, but I'm not giving up. I have a GH5 and I have no other option other than manual focus because its AF sucks, but it's a great camera for video at that price. Sure il scale up later with the gears, but that isn't my priority now. Its networking and learning the craft. I ordered a manual focus puller for now. The NFL reference makes sense to me now, its bloody difficult and I'm struggling to focus a high speed ball. I think I'm going to start with something slower and then go for fast moving objects. What do you think? Also, I've clicked the bell icon. The fifth youtuber I've ever subbed for notifs too. Great video.
@GraphicMill
@GraphicMill 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Mark!! I think a video on understanding, interpreting and adjusting sensitivity of the peak focus tool. This would help a lot of people depending on peak focus but don’t know all the benefits and pitfalls to this feature.
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Good call
@MyKiffLife
@MyKiffLife 4 жыл бұрын
This was very Kiff to watch. Thank you for the help and the advice
@LiquidLensPhotography
@LiquidLensPhotography 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Didn’t realize I had already been using those techniques. Subbed!
@pixelcityart3554
@pixelcityart3554 5 жыл бұрын
Love this video. definitely agree with practicing your manuale focus skills!
@Toonie
@Toonie 3 жыл бұрын
The perfect video I was looking for! Thanks 👍
@seanmacdougallsm
@seanmacdougallsm 5 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, the tire focus exercise is genius! I just finished shooting my major project for journalism school (a 10-minute short-documentary). I ended up having to shoot it on my Canon 6D w/ my 16-35mm F4. Since the 6D mark 1 doesn't have the fancy dual-pixel AF, I ended up doing manual focus for the entire project (about 8 hours of raw footage). Learning to do manual focus is such a skill and I think it is so valuable to learn and always be developing. I think the analogy of practicing follow focus as a camera person to an athlete that does training is spot on!!!!!
@JacksterDude12
@JacksterDude12 3 жыл бұрын
I bet you could make a training/sports movie about a protagonist trying to improve their camera skills. The tyre exercise could be part of the training montage!
@flipandbounce
@flipandbounce 4 жыл бұрын
Discovered you last week Mark. Been systematically going through all you content. Some great tips as I am just at the editing stage of my first short story/documentary. I know some of my footage is over exposed as I was/am completely new to this. I filmed using a canon m50, no filters as I wasn't aware of them at the time. It'll be interesting to see how it all turns out. Anyway I don't think you need an intro yours works just fine. I wonder if you changed it further down the line. S'pose I'll find out soon enough. Keep on keeping on... I'm picking up some great tips. thank you.
@techspace1797
@techspace1797 4 жыл бұрын
Don't get me wrong manual focus totally has it's placed but as long as you as a filmmaker understand the importance of using focus to tell your story autofocus is a really powerful tool (provided it's used properly) It will save you time and money and it's getting really good on modern cameras. I think the ideal solution would be to have something like semi-auto focus which smoothly snaps to the closest in focus object as soon as you let go of the focus ring.
@simonbooker
@simonbooker 2 жыл бұрын
I love the swing & practice tip - THANK YOU! Like everything in life practice, practice, practice - I do wildlife with flying birds and (so far) best video to help.
@CaseyHardman
@CaseyHardman 5 жыл бұрын
The tire swing thing is brilliant. I know what I’m going to be doing!
@woodsonlongstudios775
@woodsonlongstudios775 5 жыл бұрын
Good tips! Awesome channel, keep pumping content!
@AndyGray157
@AndyGray157 5 жыл бұрын
So glad I've stumbled across your channel... your advice is golden!!
@RCwithAdam1
@RCwithAdam1 3 жыл бұрын
So good! Thanks for the tips! 🙌
@tempwarrenhandle1
@tempwarrenhandle1 5 жыл бұрын
The quality of this video is so 🔥!!
@JustinRomeyn
@JustinRomeyn 5 жыл бұрын
Bro. Such great tips here. I’m thankful you are doing KZfaq videos now!!
@obedsantana
@obedsantana 5 жыл бұрын
Same here
@staychiefy
@staychiefy 4 жыл бұрын
this just boosted my filmmaking so much thanks !!!
@spencersugar9603
@spencersugar9603 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid! Thank you so much, mate!
@HendrikusDeVaan
@HendrikusDeVaan 5 жыл бұрын
Great advice on the tire swing thing, would never have thought of that. In regards to zooming in to focus, I think most people shooting on dslr style cameras are probably not going to have parfocal lenses, so maybe doing a digital zoom in could be a good alternative (that's what I used to do back in my t2i days). Love the channel!
@MarceloGori
@MarceloGori 5 жыл бұрын
That is tight Mark, knowledge is power and get to know your gear is essencial!!!! Practice is the world... Thanks for this help!!!! 🖖
@CaptinFancyPants
@CaptinFancyPants 5 жыл бұрын
"Send the footage to your editor" I am my own editor :(
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Tyler Condora I am often my own editor too! 😂
@maxwell5428
@maxwell5428 5 жыл бұрын
Tyler Condora hey aren’t you the guy with that riced out genesis coupe 😂😂😂
@mediebyg3844
@mediebyg3844 4 жыл бұрын
Then you know the struggle of the footage your past self send you xD
@alen-commentnazi8774
@alen-commentnazi8774 4 жыл бұрын
@@maxwell5428 LMFAOOOO ROASTED
@charlesjsescoto
@charlesjsescoto 3 жыл бұрын
@@markbone lol
@77jairomorales
@77jairomorales 3 жыл бұрын
Mark this tips were amazing! Thank u so much for your help’.
@ObservingBeauty
@ObservingBeauty 4 жыл бұрын
Important angle of mastering this art! Thank you
@7evive
@7evive 5 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and I see that you suggest the Fuji XT3 in the description. Have you made any video about it ? (how to rig it, video performance etc..?) I will pick this camera over the a7iii because of the better color (10bit) and better codec (400mbps) the 4k 60p is a bonus and the 1080p 120p is sharper then the one of the sony. (I will surely miss the high iso performance tho)
@Inspirewithdrones3342
@Inspirewithdrones3342 4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with this, because I just did a recording and decided to use autofocus and it just kept hunting for my subject and I wish I would have at first just used manual focus after the fact because the part that I ended up using of the video clip was not clearly in focus. And, on this particular day I forgot my external monitor LOL so definitely feeling you on not relying on the the small LCD screens. Thanks again for this video!
@KlavsDubra
@KlavsDubra 5 жыл бұрын
I like your tips!!! I have Nikon D750 with terribre video autofocus, but i am using manual all the time! Practice Practice Practice
@jakoberiksen2944
@jakoberiksen2944 3 жыл бұрын
thank you, very useful stuff indeed. I find it super difficult focusing when shooting log (on the cameras built in lcd, yes) can't use focus peaking because it's such low contrast. But will a monitor make that easier? cheers
@user-pr4uq3vz3w
@user-pr4uq3vz3w 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, the football fact is amazing and the tire swing is a definite exercise I'm going to do (albeit probably not with a tire...I don't have many of those).
@markbone
@markbone 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool eh?
@ariruishalme4403
@ariruishalme4403 5 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! And very motivational... Yes autofocus good for vloggin.. I like also do it your self focusing
@TeppoHaapoja
@TeppoHaapoja 5 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos Mark!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Teppo Haapoja thanks brother! And likewise! Always encouraging and pumped watching your channel grow!
@chrisleyva1481
@chrisleyva1481 4 жыл бұрын
you give the best tips. coming from someone watching KZfaq for years and never the type to leave comments.
@EthanLington
@EthanLington 4 жыл бұрын
New fave. Great practical and affordable advice. Lol
@MrDissolver
@MrDissolver 4 жыл бұрын
Got to manual focusing almost from the first DSLR shot. Very cool. It's that kind of power and responsibility one personally could love most.
@Whoinu
@Whoinu 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for this video! I am a pro photographer, and videography beginner. I have a Sony body but my lenses are all Canon. So, I am forced to learn manual focusing. I was so reluctant and scared to start learning how to manual focus for video. After watching this video, I am so motivated and encouraged now!
@danielapa296
@danielapa296 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, you did the video i was looking for!! Thank you very much!! Amazing!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@GreggGalgo
@GreggGalgo 5 жыл бұрын
Learning from and loving this video. Keeo it up!
@KamKalambay
@KamKalambay 4 жыл бұрын
Very educational. Saving it in my tutorials playlist
@MCAQUIN0
@MCAQUIN0 4 жыл бұрын
Whats a good hybrid camera for photo and film thays affordable? Ive had the a7ii but the battery life is awful. I have the x100f right now so im looking for something thay i can color grade with and some photos
@poksertv
@poksertv 4 жыл бұрын
Will follow focus work with sony camera which was a bettery grip on it?
@tomfranz25
@tomfranz25 3 жыл бұрын
I have spent a lot of time for finding a vidéo which finally explains the manual auto focus on the Dslr. This video is really the first one which trys to resolves the problem. A great video👍👍👍
@gemwebb
@gemwebb Жыл бұрын
Great advice brother!
@gauthierf
@gauthierf 5 жыл бұрын
That's why renting cinema lenses is useful. For example Zeiss makes their own set of lenses and they are made to have the same focus and aperture ring. Plus the focus ring can usually rotate a lot giving more flexibility. Thus, pulling focus and iris is much easier for the 1st AC since all lenses behave the same.
@cmtzfoto
@cmtzfoto 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and love the videos!!! This one is specially helpful as I just started with video and have problems with focus on detail shots. Keep up with the good work!!
@markbone
@markbone 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!! Appreciate it
@tusslemania
@tusslemania 5 жыл бұрын
super valuable information. these videos are incredible. thank you mark!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
frankmittenz thank you for checking them out!!
@thybrown
@thybrown 5 жыл бұрын
So good! Thanks Mark!
@BespokeFotografie
@BespokeFotografie 5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad Matti talked you into making a channel your vids are very informative 👊🏻
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@NICUofficial
@NICUofficial 2 жыл бұрын
The "smaller movements" tip is what I'm working on now. Actually I'm a musician, not a videographer. Just trying to up my video game for my music channel. And it's interesting how "smaller movements" is a tip that also applies to synthesizer knobs, guitar strings, really almost all art can be improved through subtlety. Small movements, slow it down, keep it quieter. Thanks for sharing these ideas man
@MoesTekFilmz
@MoesTekFilmz Жыл бұрын
can u pls recommend a good monitor?
@rodrigodemarchi1184
@rodrigodemarchi1184 5 жыл бұрын
I really loved this vid, really like your style and the final story about the nfl was soo nice!
@markbone
@markbone 5 жыл бұрын
Rodrigo De Marchi thank you!!
@donhendricks3190
@donhendricks3190 2 жыл бұрын
Dare I say it? The goal of practice is to achieve MASTERY of the tools with which we make our films. You can NOT practice too much! Love this channel!!
@BenPhanStudios
@BenPhanStudios Жыл бұрын
Yes! Great video, I just subscribed. Would you recommend using your follow focus on a gimbal as well? Or is it better to use the gimbals special focus motor kit? Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
@kiinufilms6929
@kiinufilms6929 4 жыл бұрын
Great pieces of advice, Mark! Thanks a lot, cheers!
@IWriteDrama
@IWriteDrama 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I appreciate your tips!
@ISRAADVISUALS
@ISRAADVISUALS 5 жыл бұрын
Subbed for the tips and super quality video
@marclabro
@marclabro 3 жыл бұрын
nice tuto ! what about focus peaking ? helpful ? on my z6ii it is so subtle i don't see clearly. do you use auto iso or nd filter ?
@kniknotti
@kniknotti 4 жыл бұрын
I get it and I agree and disagree and I have manual focused for 20 years. I agree because it is a fine art and you can get so much more particular as far as what you want to focus. I disagree that autofocus is just for vlogging because sometimes when your a one man band shooting something like a music video with a prime and the aperture wide open the cam will do a ten times better job then a human and that’s because it can adapt in milliseconds. I respect this post and I always understand that opinions are subjective but much respect!
@marten_mkklsn
@marten_mkklsn Жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm quite new to videography. Am I correct in the thinking that a higher aperture (and in conclusion a deeper depth of field) would make manual focusing easier than a low aperture, say 1.4, or 2.8 for example?
@RockWILK
@RockWILK 3 жыл бұрын
Amen to all of this. I have the a6400, which has incredible autofocus, but I hardly ever use it, other than talking head kinda stuff, but even then, I usually find myself manually focusing in. I can see for vlogging autofocus is necessary, but other than that, I agree with you...master your instrument.
@TutorIsland
@TutorIsland 2 жыл бұрын
A newbie just learnt a lot! Thank you, Sir!!
@Haylion
@Haylion Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I definitely need to practice this more.
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