@HeyQuinton
this guy gives me big-time youth pastor energy
@ThiCityProductions
One thing that distinguishes me from other shooters is I always use manual focus. The tiny imperfections is the secret seasoning my composition needs.
@jacobkrone
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!
@Bluerush1992
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.
@saeed_kia
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
@GeeQueeeTv
Another video to watch a million times, the best channel by far
@SWATxPolicy
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.
@chipcurry
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.
@dancrosby6091
Great information. I'll definitely add the EVF method to my manual focusing process 👍
@jammydodger222Xxd
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.
@KruzAlonso
I like focus on the subject
@CommentCorrector
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
@TeymouriPro
I learned Camera job many years ago when I was young with Sony Trinicon Camcorder Hvc-2200 manual focus and like you I really enjoy to use Manual Focus! but in my age 55! if you like to still working then Auto focus works much better.
@powvideography
This is brilliant , thank you 🙏 I actually recently brought a follow focus for my gimbal
@joyoffilming9500
Awesome tutorial - especially using the eyepiece with gimbal. Will try this out right away.
@sociallensmanhq
Great tips...thanks man 🙌
@AurelianIrimia
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.
@iamfree_spirit
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 👍
@evanmartens
Great Video! I always use manual focus with my GH5, and its amazing!
@jessecumberledge4530