Follow Focus Archive
Pulling focus with proper gear has been one of my pet peeves and struggles over the years. As a cash-strapped filmmaker that often has to do everything by myself, getting a proper follow focus that I can afford has been a futile exercise for the most part.
One of the main concerns when flying a camera on a gimbal stabilizer is getting proper focus. With some cameras such as the Canon 5D mark IV or C300 Mark II, which have excellent DPAF assisted focus with compatible EF lenses, you can get away with not
Well-known camera accessories manufacturer Wooden Camera, just announced their UFF-1 Universal Follow Focus at NAB 2017. According to Wooden Camera this is the first follow focus to be compatible with 15mm LW, 15mm Studio, and 19mm rods without the use of adapters thus bringing a new meaning to
Sonar range finders for high-end cinema productions don’t go hand in hand with the word “affordable”. High-end pro wireless focus assist systems like the Preston Range Finder 2 and/or Cine Tape usually cost tens of thousands of dollars, thus automatically rendering them “rental only” items reserved for high
Operating a DJI Ronin M or a Freefly Movi or any other handheld gimbal as a single operator is no joke. As any advanced piece of equipment, gimbal operating does take time to master and it does get easier and more intuitive over time, however there are a
OK, so you want to pull focus on your mirrorless camera or DSLR effortlessly without using any bulky rod rigs or other external support, thus keeping your setup as neat and lightweight as possible? Sure, then the Focus Shifter might be just the right solution you’re looking
Rigging your camera can be quite an overwhelming proposition for the simple fact that there are so many choices for matte boxes, shoulder support, cages, and follow focuses. It all depends on your budget, and for DSLR shooters or those entering the world of 4K on a
Digging around through the hundreds of options for DSLR gear these days can be frustrating as there is just so many choices out there. From wireless follow focus options to sliders and gimbals, there’re tons of gadgets for all sorts of budgets. I was recently doing some
