Tips for when autofocus might be the better option for tackling sharp images. For those first starting out in digital video production, or even if you're a seasoned pro, there's no harm in powering up your camera and turning all the settings to full auto for a shoot. However, to truly grow as a filmmaker, videographer, or documentarian, the auto setting will only take you so far. As you develop your skills and understanding of visual imagery and how you can manipulate it to subliminally affect the story you are telling, you’re going to want to switch many of those settings off of auto and into manual control. We’re talking about shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. But here’s one feature you might want to consider leaving on auto during certain situations, and that is focus. Autofocus technology has come a long way, and just in the last few years, we've seen giant leaps in face tracking and low light level autofocus performance, especially when talking about Sony cameras. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 6 April, 2021