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Advice on Shooting Movies

Started Dec 25, 2013 | Discussions thread
LearningForeverIHope
LearningForeverIHope Senior Member • Posts: 2,216
Re: Advice on Shooting Movies - My conclusions

dickcampbell wrote:

I'm not sure that I would want to be thinking about focussing while I am shooting a video

It requires no more thinking than riding a bicycle, rather less in the beginning even. Really, it becomes quickly a reflex to turn the ring in the right direction when the subject gets closer or further. It becomes as natural as simply looking. Digirame's advice about using a short focal length is great for inside shooting since they have a lot of DOF, especially inside. Learning about hyperfocal distance is also great but usable mostly when there is at least some room between the subject and the camera.

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