4 Ways to Keep FOCUS While Filming Moving Subjects
Vložit
- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- To join our Ultimate Online Film School OR Watch our Free 1-Hour Training:
go.fulltimefilmmaker.com/3e03...
Get 10% OFF any purchase here: squarespace.com/parker
Gear used:
Camera (1DX Mark II): www.amazon.com/dp/B01B6OTTIM?...
Canon 24-70mm 2.8 : www.amazon.com/dp/B0076BNK30?...
Sigma ART 85mm 1.4: www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0UO0HX?...
Laowa 12mm 2.8: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Movi M5: www.amazon.com/dp/B017GW1L1G?...
Glidecam HD 4000
RED Weapon
Visit kit.co/parkerwalbeck to see a full list of all my gear.
Learn the Top 6 MISTAKES Filmmakers Make with AUDIO:
www.audioguy.co/YT
To learn how to create, market, and sell online courses:
coursecreatorpro.com/register...
Music for this video provided by Bytheway-May, you can license their stuff here:
www.musicbed.com/artists/byth...
For business inquiries email me at business@fulltimefilmmaker.com - Krátké a kreslené filmy
When I speak about "Quality Content" this is exactly what I mean. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with vlogs and stuff like that, but this is just absolutely great content.
Videographers need the most;
1. Good eyes
2. Good muscle
Damn right
Has eyes on his back
and good wallet
money
Yep
Dude, fantastic freaking video. I’ve been searching far and wide for a decent auto-focus (while in video mode) tutorial and yours laid out the EXACT information I needed for my shoot tomorrow so THANK YOU!! So many terrible videos I had to sift through, and yours was a diamond in the ruff. I appreciated the way you gave examples of different scenarios to really demonstrate how to use the 4 methods in practical settings. Seriously, thanks so much.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much.
I have been looking for months for a tutorial like this. I can't believe there hasn't been more videos on this subject. I did find one other but it was so, so and not in depth like yours. Thank you so much for doing this video for those of us that seem to get all caught up in keeping focus. I for one have been lost. Great tutorial. Please keep us the good work.
Brother... thank you for your knowledge that you share
Super helpful. Thank you for making a detailed, methodical video that other videography youtubers have not took the time to make. A true inspiration!
One of the easiest ways to maintain focus with manual mode is to zoom in on something as far away and as detailed as possible then focus up. When you zoom back out everything is in focus. Even if the camera is moving it should work. You might have to reset it every now and then because of lighting.
This is how we were taught when I was in college for video production. It has never failed me.
Next tutorial on "cinematographer's work out" pls :D
CZTachyonsVN 😂👍
Haha... I was thinking the same thing.. Certainly need to be quite fit to film or at least simi-decent fit. :D
Glide Cam - the workout comes free. ;)
lol 😂👍
id love to see this.. workout cinematography
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, that information is priceless........I appreciate you and your time tyou take to share and help up and coming videographers
Hands down one of the best videos I've found on YT regarding this subject! As someone who wants to learn the basics and options creators use while recording - it took me about 40+ hours of watch time to finally stumble across your channel. Damn your algorithm, CZcams! Thank you for the amazing content. Subbed for life!
Awesome video man. Having just purchased a Ronin MX these are going to be super helpful!
8 takes makes me feel better about my lack of focus pulling skills
This was so helpful! Thank you for actually showing us examples of everything you were explaining!
I love the way this video is laid out. Very respectful of the time and attention of your audience. Great work and thanks you!
Thank you so much for explaining this in such a detailed and interesting way! Exactly what i was hoping for in a tutorial!
love the tutorial ,solved many doubts about focusing ,specially "it is okay to have some out of focus moment " - Really interesting and new :)
thank you man,it was just so helpful,in fact every video you make is always helpful
So refreshing to watch someone like you who speaks the right language and makes everything so immediately understood. You are a true breath of fresh air.
During the interview focusing section if you can get a larger distance between the background and the talent you can use a slightly larger F (number) and then keep it locked on manual focus and you will still have the talent in focus OK even if they move.
I've always wanted to know how to keep tac sharp focus in a fight scene without having to raise the aperture. I've watched movies and TV shows where the action is going everywhere and it's always captured with such sharp focus. I think they achieve this with a high budget follow focus ring and a focus puller who knows how to predict peoples movements, but still. I just hate it when my actors give such an amazing performance, but we have to do the scene over again because focus wasn't sharp enough.
I'm confused by the gains,how to curl the gimble
Thank you so much for all of these awesome tutorials. I love how you actually explain concepts in a hands-on setting. : )
I already do exactly what you mention in this video, yet I still watched every bit of it. Nicely done!
Grading tutorial please??
Hi Parker! I wanted to thank you for making these videos. If only I knew about the flexizone option before... :) . I'm really thankful!
Great tutorial on focus. Most comprehensive I have watched to date. Very helpful thanks
Another great tutorial man, thanks a lot for putting this together and sharing your advise! I'll definitely be implementing this into my videos! Thanks!
so parker, are you arms so big because of the glidecam?
rad0ri or by doing something else ;)
Creators' Corner lol
really great tips Thanks for a nice Video
Such a great video, thanks for making this! I've been a photographer for years and am making the jump to video as of late. I was always under the impression you just used AF and boom, oh how much I've learned lately after doing a few shoots. This video has helped me realize AF isn't always the answer and it's OK for things to be out of focus at different points of the video, it's all in how you tell the story!
Fantastic video. I believe you answered 95% of the issues us new to filming have about focus. You were able to make it manageable instead of so intimidating. Nice also to hear multiple takes, with possibly different settings etc.
Your videos are the best!!!! What picture profile do you use with your 1DX?
8:54 that guy dropped his phone XD
XD
Malachi M 😂😂😂
😂👍
thanks man, great breakdown of some otherwise tricky techniques appreciate this!
This was the best tutorial/example of focusing. I have seen on CZcams.
Great video!! How do you manage to shoot with lower aperture in daylight? Do you crank the shutter speed? even when shooting 24p? Cause I really don't like ND filters :)
Mattias Nilsson if you crank the shutter you lose the cinematic rule so really the only way is to shoot with ND filters how come you don't like them?
Yepp i know, but you wont really notice if shooting slow motion. It also depends on how much movement there is in the shots. ND-filters usually degrades the image. Color casts, vignette, loss of sharpness :(
Very true , when I shoot at higher frame rates I need to shoot a little more than double to smooth motion even more so for faster action
Try using a higher quality ND filter. A good ND filter should have no noticeable effect on image quality. They can be pricey so try buying one big one and use step down rings
Im using a good ND and step down rings. It works okey but if you push the ND to much you get vignette. Works good for some stops.
Please do a video on audio!
Kaden Kelsch the Audio was so clean for this! I want to know how it was done!
Really Great Description for using all the different focusing Techniques, Opened my eyes to endless use! Thanks a Bunch.
I have watched countless videos and usually I get one key tip per vid. This had like 20 in one vid. Thank you so much.
The crispest audio I've ever heart. Ever!!!
tell's you something about an too expensiv auto-focus system and grabs an 1DX Mark II (5k+) and has an RED-rig in his trunk. lmao
Just picked up a 50mm 1.8 lens. Love it for portraits, but wanted to use it for video as well. That was much needed answers on focus. Thank you sir. Subscribed!
Awesome tips and amazing examples for the different scenarios! You're the man!
waiting for more tutorials
Another helpful tutorial! Can you recommend a cheaper Canon DSLR with that brilliant AF system in video mode?
B. Hoffmann here's a list of the cameras going down in price with dual pixel and
1dx ii
5D IV
6D ii
7d ii
80D
77D
70D
800d
Rebel sl2 (200D)
Abdulrahman Ateya the main reasons why i bought the canon 70d is that autofocus and flippy touchscreen. can not imagine not having those features
David Hrzenjak I have the Panasonic G7, and while the autofocus isn't great, that flippy touchscreen has become one of the most useful things on my camera
Abdulrahman Ateya but you get 4k
i cant wait for the time when my budget will support 4k workflow
I bought this for my Canon fixed LCD screen. It's a game changer in bright sunlight! eCostConnection Elite Series 3.4x Magnification Adjustable Lock-In-Place LCD Viewfinder Fits Most 3" LCD Screens for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony DSLR & Microfiber Cloth
This video was so helpful and inspiring. I've been thinking of getting the Zhiyun Crane for my Sony a6500 just cuz I thought that that would give me the steadiest shots but this video made me realize that a Glidecam is a much better option *for me* since it enables the option of manually focusing and beeing able to see the screen when shooting. and when you want to get some simple handheld shots just simply grap the Glidecam with one hand rather than taking the camera off the gimbal. Thanks!
Apart from the focus tutorial, the color grading is brilliant. Plz help where I can find these cool color gradings
I'm wanting to know where the color grades are coming from also!!!
Sometimes the best is just a simple S curve which is really nice and makes pop like that
Wrong. Sony has the best autofocus system. There are 425 focus points on just the a6300. But the color quality is much better on Canon. I seriously love this channel so much though. Finally somebody I can understand.
hey Parker are you currently using the Helium 8k sensor with the EPIC W or the Weapon?
I agree, Sony even allows you to select which face you want to track in a multi-person scenario.
canon is better in video because if transitions smoother than 6300 which doesn't look very natural/cinematic. sony is better and faster in photo.
It's not the same the amount of focus squares that a camera haves than the focus system. Im on Nikon, and I know and everyone knows that the Dual Pixel that canon have's is the most trustfull autofocus system all around.
For Video Canon Dual Pixel Auto Focus wins hands down 🙌🏼
Super helpful. Been trying my hand at cinematography for my film projects. Really needed some DSLR camera focus tips.
omg this is the best video i have ever seen for my video making skill.liked the way you teach .👍 am sure it will help me alot .thanks to you, that you guyes make such video for us.
When he says Canon has the best af system....Sony be like- hold my 🍻
3 yrs ago
Damn GH5 does all that while recording so unpractical for run and gun. Way to go Canon.
Dang it Parker! Another great tutorial. Keeping focus is always a challenge as a new-ish film maker but you really break it down in a straight forward, no frills efficient way.
You also make me love my 1DXMK2 even more! I am a proud subscriber. Keep it up Parker! And if you're ever in San Diego look me up I'd like to work with ya!
Glad to see you explained everything throughly in detail 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
notification squad here
You sir, are very attractive
This helped me out tremendously, especially since I just got the Glidecam
Wow "that's all you got for us" you say! Parker, you gave me a ton of knowledge that's going to make me a better videographer. Thank you, much appreciated!
8:52 dropped his phone
😂👍
You talk in HIGH APERTURE - f/11 to f/22, but technically are not these the SMALL APERTURE?
George A. de Araújo it’s the f stop number that’s large/high not the physical size of the aperture. I always got this confused too. A large aperture is a large number f stop even though the size created by the diaphragms is small.
this was awesome. great instruction, examples, and of course so well shot. more videos just like this please!
Super awesome tutorial. I'm new to filmmaking and was thinking I'd need a super expensive gamble for a tracking shot, but looks like you do a great job with your inexpensive glide cam.
I really need help guys. I want to get into vlogs and photography. I want a computer that can do video and photo editing. I also want a very good DSLR. It has to be DSLR. My budget for a laptop is $500 and the same for a camera. I know I am on a tight budget, but please help me as much as you can!!!
YZFKid get a canon t3i for the dslr!
Canon SL2 // 200D for the DSLR !! 1080p60fps // Dual pixel AF , touchable screen, high ISO, very small so easy to carry around
Ryan Snaadt With what did you earn thousands ?
do yoi have a phone.... Thats all you need... JUST START UPLOADING>>>> Thats waht i did and now I am at 100 subs... just kepe uploading my dude!
same I used to be obssessed in gear... but I realized the key to success is to master whats in front of the camera to hone you craft...!
Are you from utah?
Trevor Joren I think he is
This is definitely filmed in Utah. Would bet money that he is. ;)
ye
I was thinking the same thing.
Nd boom. Salt lake temple. There is your answer. lol
I clicked on this video with so many questions in my head and you answered all of them. Thank you that was very helpful
Thanks thanks thanks!!!!! Very detail and informative with all your tutorial!
Wrong! Sony 6500 and 6300 are the world BEST and fastest autofocus system out there! Canon is wayyyyyy behind
You can have a really fast auto focus but thats not the most necessary thing... The quality of the video that the camera give to us is the most important
Tiago Guerra sony a6300 is way better quality wise than Canon on the same price .4k anf 1080p 120fps slog what a deal
I do not thing that, but each one as is opinion. To me Cannon is the best of all cameras all there. (I am not including Red Camera)
Tiago Guerra I have not tested the 80d, but I have tested the 70d and t7i ( the sensor from the t7i is supposed to be similar to the 80d) and I found the quality of the video from these two cameras unusable. Horrible artifacts, terrible DR, terrible in low light. I tried changing the contrast to the lowest setting but the DR didn't become better at all. Canon crop cameras have line skipping which causes this horrible video quality. I compared the 70d and t7i to the Sony a6000 and the Nikon d500, both were immeasurably better. The a6000 has very nice IQ and the d500 has gorgeous video IQ. The Canon cropped cameras has worse video IQ than the Canon g40 which is a camcorder with a .5" sensor.
Tiago Guerra
Sony shoots 6k and downscale on pure 4k. Also in s log 2 slog 3. Well and you can zoom on prime lenses too! Without explaining all the great features sony has to offer.non long time ago i was a canon shooter 5dm5,7d,and more..I missed all the beauty of the sony cameras... well not anymore.
Hey parker, can you do a video on shutter speeds? I see a lot of people really push the 180 rule but i see a lot of your video shot in the middle of the day with no nd filter at super wide open apertures and super fast shutter speeds.
Can you make a video explaining your approach to shutter speed? When to keep the 180 and when to break it?
This is great. I'm sending this to all of my favorite video makers.
Parker, great channel. You're own way of presenting. Good tips and tricks
Always super helpful. Thanks @ Parker.
rack focus is also an option if you have magic lantern installed. from there you can toggle between two focus points
Thankyou so much for confirming useful tips instead of rambling like many do. Ive subscribed , I was very helpful.
This was a quality vid from beginning to end. Answered all the questions I had about focus.
Thanks a ton for this awesome vid Parker!
Never thought about using the Aperture setting to keep focus, that's a cool tip right there.
Great tutorial! Thank you. I am working with a GH4...hopefully its tracking focus is good enough.
Thank you so much man. I ve been struggling with this for a while until I found your video. More power to you man Godbless!
Man amazing videos!! Thank you so much. These helps heeeeaps!
Great work Parker! This was very helpful and a super high quality tutorial! Long time fan right here
Very good video man.👍. I am struggling to do AF on 5DMARK III, for videography.
Now I got so much clear on how to do practice with my camera and lens.
This is the most educational video about video focus on youtube. Thank you so much for this.
Thank you so efffin much. This is so helpful. I’m transitioning from editing to shooting.
This is so helpful , specially for the people just getting into videography...
Thank you so so much, this is the best tutorial ever about making focus!!!
Man what a great tutorial. Really easy to follow and knowledgeable. Thanks for the info!!
Excellent video! That's some great insight. Thank you.
You all are amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Parker, THANKS for being equally interesting and informative! Great video content mate!!!
This is the most helpfull video about manual focus recording on whole youtube!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge :) Keep up with the good content :)
this video is a great help ! Thank you so much !
This was a quality lesson filled with great tips. Informative and easy to follow along with.
this was super timely. thanks for all the tips. huge inspiration
Wow, this video was so much better than I expected! Thanks for all the info!!
i think that this video helpe me the most out of many i have watched since i got to the office , this is why i am subbed to your chanel you are awesome
hey Parker, am a film maker from Ethiopia, probably you don't know but the stuffs ur teaching us
really helping me good job buddy appreciate it keep up the good work !!
Very informative video, much appreciated buddy. helped me out a lot and I'm sure many other beginners.