Turn Off Auto Focus & Take Back Creative Control

Are you worried about being able to keep your shots in focus at all times? Think turning on auto focus, using a follow focus or focus motor will make things easier? Think again.

In this video, I'll give you some tips for stripping all of that away to get more in tune with your lens and the movement of the action, just by putting your hand on the lens and taking back your creative control.
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🔗 VIDEO LINKS 🔗
DSC Labs Focus Chart: https://bhpho.to/3SVVlQb
DCS Labs Full Calibration CamBook: https://bhpho.to/435tBgD
Wooden Camera Handgrip (Right): https://bhpho.to/46vrtj1
Wooden Camera Rosette Arm: https://bhpho.to/46u6xco
ARRI LBS-2 15mm Bridge Support: https://bhpho.to/46u8oxU
Wooden Ball (mine was made by ErgoCine, but they are no longer around): https://bhpho.to/3ZYKxEa
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📖 CHAPTERS 📖
0:00 Intro
1:06 Why Auto Focus is a Bad Idea
3:13 Understanding the Focus Rotation
6:08 Slow Down!
7:05 Lose the Focus Accessories!
11:20 Peaking
13:32 Reference Marks
14:09 Choose the Right Aperture
15:12 Body Language
15:51 Conclusion
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DISCLAIMERS
This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use.

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