When we think about camera focus, we tend to think of how sharp an image looks in the frame, but it's more than that. In visual storytelling, focus directly impacts how the audience may perceive the subject matter. Directors and cinematographers use focus, or more importantly depth of field, to convey a message about the story whether as a literal device—revealing a scary monster—or subliminally to evoke an emotional response to the material or scene. In this article, we'll discuss what focus is and the different types of camera focus you can use to elevate the story. The better understanding you have of focus, the better storyteller you'll become. Camera FocusWhat is focus?In its basic form, focus is finding the optimal sharpness of an object. It's how clear the image appears in its final form. A completely sharp image is said to be in focus, while an image that's "blurry" is said to be out of focus. In videography, you can find focus either using manual focus where you adjust the focus yourself, or use the autofocus system on the camera, which finds focus for you automatically when engaged. You can even manipulate focus in post using software and tools that can sharpen or soften the image further.Technically speaking, you can find focus because of light entering a lens and hitting the sensor on a digital camera. A lens is made up of a number of "elements" that are usually paired in "groups" that allow light to pass through....
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 11 June, 2024