The One Thing You Can’t Get Wrong

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 232

  • @bacnic
    @bacnic 3 роки тому +193

    I'm a simple guy, I see Roger Deakins and I click.

    • @Lnrle
      @Lnrle 3 роки тому +6

      I bet Deakins would be surprised to know he is a poster boy for Smallrig

    • @raendp
      @raendp 2 роки тому

      Aye aye fella

    • @MaxLib
      @MaxLib Рік тому

      Lol amen

  • @BrandonReardin
    @BrandonReardin 3 роки тому +17

    Cut my teeth learning to pull focus directly on the lens, then moving on from there. It taught me the important lesson of treating the lens as an extension of yourself. Once you do, your moves become more consistently confident. So many people miss this when they’re first starting out!

  • @OfficiallyOToole
    @OfficiallyOToole 3 роки тому +114

    Please make a video on how to actually pull focus. How to know when you've nailed perfect focus and things like that. I know there are different ways for different systems but still, it would be very helpful so we'll know what to expect when we get to manually pull focus.

    • @denizkaay
      @denizkaay 3 роки тому +2

      Please do it!!!

    • @codiroberts886
      @codiroberts886 3 роки тому +9

      I'm an AC, this video explains it really well. Watch it again.

    • @StephenHerron
      @StephenHerron 3 роки тому +2

      They kind of did, you can measure distance. To help you can leave tape on the ground and mark the follow focus to match so you know where the focus point is based off where your actor is standing.

    • @BambooScar
      @BambooScar 3 роки тому

      @@StephenHerron i still dont get it, what about being 4 feet from a subject? Do you enter that distance somewhere in the camera?

    • @StephenHerron
      @StephenHerron 3 роки тому +3

      @@BambooScar the distance markings are on the lens.

  • @FILMFRAT
    @FILMFRAT 3 роки тому +11

    I've been following this channel for 10 years. Still, and will forever be, my favorite channel ever! You guys have BEEN rocking it

  • @PorscheFan-g5z
    @PorscheFan-g5z 3 роки тому +65

    Smallrig made Ryan forget that his camera has internal ND's.

    • @Hshdjdjdhd
      @Hshdjdjdhd 3 роки тому +2

      Ahhh hahaha true 😂😂😂

    • @MaxHuisman
      @MaxHuisman 3 роки тому +5

      No, he just wants that sweet sponsor money

  • @RusticFilms
    @RusticFilms 3 роки тому +6

    It's honestly incredible how much focus influences a shot, more than cameras!

  • @TeachmeCaleb
    @TeachmeCaleb 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love those comments with Josh. I actually don't have a clue about filmmaking although I like it but it's those things that inspire me.
    That and when you were honestly encouraging people to share in times of need

  • @frankfeng2701
    @frankfeng2701 3 роки тому +1

    This makes me appreciate Sony FX6 even more, autofocus and auto ND in one cinema package, whenever run and gun is needed.

    • @flipnap2112
      @flipnap2112 2 роки тому +1

      how does autofocus help when you need to do a manual focus?

  • @JacobStoneFilms
    @JacobStoneFilms 3 роки тому +1

    Love the focus puns! You really know how to bring attention to a subject. 😃😃😂😂

  • @stathyena
    @stathyena Рік тому

    This video is the first that really explained depth of field, thank you so much

  • @dmattei760
    @dmattei760 3 роки тому +2

    Very cool you guys! I think what sells me the most on the small rig puller is the metal adjustable stops for pulling two distances. What an easy way to do it - especially when you the alternative is usually a sharpie.

  • @filmNJones
    @filmNJones 3 роки тому +1

    This is the first thing I watched on my new computer monitor, a 43" LG 4K TV! Episode looked great.

  • @yetanotherfilmchannel5766
    @yetanotherfilmchannel5766 3 роки тому

    Ooo small rig has a follow focus now :o and I love that it doesnt need a rail system. That's always been what held me back from using one

  • @glennwhittington7783
    @glennwhittington7783 3 роки тому +2

    One of the best product promo/tutorial videos y’all have done. Ordering both items today!

  • @hazzaroo8279
    @hazzaroo8279 3 роки тому +6

    This is exactly why film riot is a beast in the filmmaking teaching game!!

  • @thebeasleynetwork
    @thebeasleynetwork 3 роки тому +3

    You learn more from these guys than you do in School tbh 💯 thank you guys

  • @goodtimezproductionz
    @goodtimezproductionz Рік тому

    This video answered more questions than I watched it for. Thanks🥂

  • @IronDude4
    @IronDude4 3 роки тому

    I agree, Focus is the one thing you can't get wrong. Also you can't lose focus on life too, so this is like a multifaceted lesson

  • @innatemusic
    @innatemusic 3 роки тому +1

    Always a good time with you guys. Love this channel.

  • @rikorobinson
    @rikorobinson 2 роки тому +1

    I just bought the Smallrig MagicFIZ Wireless Autofocus a couple of weeks ago. Worth it! If anyone is considering a compact wireless follow focus system, I highly recommend.

  • @parminderbisla7344
    @parminderbisla7344 3 роки тому

    Very useful information again. God blesses you and have a great future.

  • @sujeethshivakumar7985
    @sujeethshivakumar7985 3 роки тому +5

    Roger deakins is absolutely one of a kind cinematographer

  • @AdamDeBeers
    @AdamDeBeers 3 роки тому +1

    Everything I have for my camera is SmallRig 😀😀😀

  • @flyingarmyaerial
    @flyingarmyaerial 2 роки тому

    Most excellent explanation......well said!

  • @CornDogGamer55
    @CornDogGamer55 3 роки тому +5

    A few seconds in and I'm already learning.

  • @naveenmichaels
    @naveenmichaels 3 роки тому

    I think i want to get the SmallRig. Was thinking of getting it, and your video came at the right time.

  • @AllanMcKay
    @AllanMcKay 3 роки тому +2

    Great video guys!

    • @none53
      @none53 3 роки тому +1

      master in the house baby :)

  • @sixsidedfilms
    @sixsidedfilms 3 роки тому

    The decor! The lighting!

  • @ycre8tefilms
    @ycre8tefilms 3 роки тому

    This video was super helpful and fun. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Sondre.K.Jensen
    @Sondre.K.Jensen 3 роки тому +1

    super duper cool and important video!

  • @mariomalmanza
    @mariomalmanza Рік тому

    I am one to request to close down to get a little more wiggle room especially on tighter lenses. The bokeh difference doesn't break the feel if you go up 2 stops on 85mm or higher shots. The dp's I've worked with would refuse to drop down from t1.8 when we are outside with plenty of light and plenty of iso to play with..

  • @skyguy3465
    @skyguy3465 3 роки тому

    This video will come in very handy for me

  • @davidlovephotog2
    @davidlovephotog2 3 роки тому

    Now that you guys are pimpin that BMPCC 6k, would be nice to see how you use your luts with braw.

  • @Pejjabers204
    @Pejjabers204 3 роки тому

    Ryan, you are looking good!

  • @greenlightmultimedia1950
    @greenlightmultimedia1950 3 роки тому

    Ryan that skeleton pocket watch.... I need it

  • @NHStudios1
    @NHStudios1 3 роки тому

    The videos looks like a MasterClass Class 👍 top quality

  • @Ktb_Contract0r
    @Ktb_Contract0r 3 роки тому

    Should one get a manual lens for this, since so many modern lenses are focus by wire?

  • @adam12309
    @adam12309 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the pvz video y’all made years back I loved it when I was a kid

  • @elgreco912
    @elgreco912 3 роки тому

    This content is just so amazing. Been watching film riot for over 10 years…still the best

  • @wdance8406
    @wdance8406 3 роки тому +1

    Hey can you make some water and fire bending effect tutorial pls😁😁😁😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎈🎈🎈

  • @emircanlas
    @emircanlas 3 роки тому

    Love that you’re still rockin them rokinons!

  • @TB_Cinema
    @TB_Cinema 2 роки тому

    Gotta love the focus jokes

  • @carlraetzsch
    @carlraetzsch 3 роки тому +6

    I hear "I actually liked pulling this way" with no boom-chicka-bow-wow or even a sideways glance... am I even watching Film Riot?

  • @lucianofilmando98
    @lucianofilmando98 3 роки тому +1

    "It was weird "🤣

  • @richiebricker
    @richiebricker 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, you guys sure have some cool equipment. I appreciate you showing us stuff like this cause someday i might have to rent one and I wont be so alien to it

  • @skylimitproductions6108
    @skylimitproductions6108 3 роки тому

    Huh, I haven't pulled focus from under the lens before. I will have to try it sometime and see if it's more comfortable.

  • @CineRickOfficial
    @CineRickOfficial 3 роки тому

    1st Love that Roger Deakins was the thumbnail the GOAT Of Cinematography and then as freelance DOP I have found it so crucial to have a focus puller you can trust because as you say its literally so important otherwise most of the time its unusable footage

  • @joelining
    @joelining 2 роки тому

    Did you guys ever go into the science behind why aperture affects depth of field? Would love to see that

  • @bernosmit4076
    @bernosmit4076 3 роки тому

    I appreciated your focus joke Ryan

  • @peppersprd
    @peppersprd 3 роки тому

    This was a great video! Now to add that matte box to my Amazon Cart

  • @comedyclown2946
    @comedyclown2946 3 роки тому

    An awesome video Ryan!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @praiseadegoke-dada801
    @praiseadegoke-dada801 3 роки тому +1

    Pls tell us when the next short filming opportunity will commence

  • @movimox
    @movimox 3 роки тому

    Missed you guys

  • @ashtinkmfrancis
    @ashtinkmfrancis 3 роки тому

    I just got that follow focus and I’m loving it🤙

  • @EmilioVela
    @EmilioVela 3 роки тому

    That tape measure is so cool lol

  • @afterfilmstudios
    @afterfilmstudios 3 роки тому

    Always drop everything to see these videos, thanks for the great information!

  • @ponoma773
    @ponoma773 3 роки тому

    Currently have a low budget starting out as a filmmaker, is there a way to master focus on a moving object without a follow focus, maybe make a DIY follow focus? Or is it just something I'd have to save up for in the future? I'd be grateful to know if it's possible.

  • @fostej99
    @fostej99 3 роки тому

    Great video as always guys! 👌

  • @RunKingFilm
    @RunKingFilm Рік тому

    Try using this follow focus with the Tamron 18-300 to adjust the zoom. In this zoom lens it works so hard that no follow focus can do it. :-)

  • @joharinichols2652
    @joharinichols2652 2 роки тому

    Hey, thanks for the video. Since you've used a black magic 6k pro; is that cam good in low light conditions?
    And is there a camera lens that you recommend for low light scenarios? Thanks.

  • @蔡育錚-w5e
    @蔡育錚-w5e Місяць тому

    I have a question,what if I wanted to do both focus and iris at the same time?

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 3 роки тому

    I have a dslr, I wonder if I should get a follow focus now or wait until I get a much more professional camera?

  • @MariaFernandez-yx7eg
    @MariaFernandez-yx7eg 3 роки тому +4

    What's really amazing is that Film Riot still hasn't learned to balance the music with the dialog. That music at 07:19 is way too loud as opposed to the dialog. Anyone listening through headphones got their ears blasted.

    • @willzo0o269
      @willzo0o269 3 роки тому +1

      Sounds fine and I'm listening on senhieser hd600's. it's a bit on the loud side but nothing to bad.

    • @tpm930
      @tpm930 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed, anytime you have to adjust volume while watching the same video, the creator messed up leveling the audio. It's flashback to broadcast tv, where commercials would be way too loud than the programming. ✌

  • @Nick_Lavigne
    @Nick_Lavigne Рік тому

    If you watched Oppenheimer, you'll see that completely missing focus multiple times can be in a big movie

  • @andrevysotskiy
    @andrevysotskiy 3 роки тому

    This is great and so helpful!

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 3 роки тому +3

    ME: Man I can't seem to focus.
    RANDOM STRANGER: (Pulls focus on my eyes)
    ME: Oh thank you.

  • @82maor
    @82maor 3 роки тому

    I almost dismissed this video thinking it was a video essay 😂

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 3 роки тому

    Woke up this morning

  • @matrixate
    @matrixate Рік тому

    The new F60 just came out. I got it but I think Smallrig kind of messed up on the design. How is the resistance on this model?

  • @mekkitel
    @mekkitel Рік тому

    Can we put the Small Rig Matte Box Mini on 55 mm thread lenses?

  • @PetRatPro
    @PetRatPro 3 роки тому

    You guys have so much great knowledge! Thank you so much for sharing it

  • @bigbearmediapulse8017
    @bigbearmediapulse8017 3 роки тому

    Sooo helpful, love the rig !

  • @ShamellAntone
    @ShamellAntone Рік тому

    great vid.. as always.... thanks

  • @amirhossein5169
    @amirhossein5169 3 роки тому

    Best channel

  • @Xavier_Sc
    @Xavier_Sc 3 роки тому

    As a great fan of your channel, I'm sorry to say that I learned nothing except on "new smallrig products".
    This video sleeps on really BASIC concepts to become a giant advertising in disguise. Felt like old-school tele-shopping.

  • @SoNowWhat
    @SoNowWhat 3 роки тому

    Very informative. Thanks!

  • @filmakr7088
    @filmakr7088 3 роки тому

    Love the episode!

  • @theinquirer2317
    @theinquirer2317 3 роки тому +1

    Would the follow focus A B stops work with a focus by wire lens?

    • @daniel_12395
      @daniel_12395 3 роки тому +1

      No, doesn't work, the actual focal distance does not correspond to the focus ring's position

  • @OfficiallyOToole
    @OfficiallyOToole 3 роки тому +1

    9:57 THIS is why it's so great having Justin back lolol

  • @ha20011969
    @ha20011969 3 роки тому

    What do you use for wireless focus?

  • @DiLeggeBrothers
    @DiLeggeBrothers 3 роки тому +4

    Prisoners, No Country for Old Men and Blade Runner 2049 are Deakins at his best!

    • @juniorwalter9083
      @juniorwalter9083 3 роки тому +2

      Jesse James is his best.

    • @DiLeggeBrothers
      @DiLeggeBrothers 3 роки тому

      Ya, it was a beautiful movie, but it isn't one of my favs. Just based on cinematography I would say it is definitely up there as his best, but if we are judging them based as movies, I didn't love it.

    • @juniorwalter9083
      @juniorwalter9083 3 роки тому

      @@DiLeggeBrothers You're young, you'll figure it out eventually.. maybe.

  • @petrosanton
    @petrosanton 3 роки тому

    Another factor that affects the depth of field is the size of the sensor: the larger the sensor / format -> the smaller the DOF.

  • @Nodirm93
    @Nodirm93 3 роки тому

    Title had to be: Click the link in the description. Also that thumbnail lol

  • @GaveMeGrace1
    @GaveMeGrace1 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 3 роки тому

    I always had a hard time trying to get perfect focus since I only have use of the screen of my canon 80d. I appreciate the knowledge definitely gonna use

  • @ToastedSynapseGaming
    @ToastedSynapseGaming 3 роки тому +2

    I just ordered this follow focus today after watching your video. I was thinking of getting one for (don't throw rocks at me) for my zoom lens (for the actual zoom).
    Got a nice little discount and am looking forward to it. Had my a7S III in my hand with my rig for like 30 minutes visualizing how this could be helpful and where it can fit.
    Because I shoot mainly run and gun, and because the focus on the a7S III is great, mounting it on the left, next to my handle practically brings a wheel next to my left hand, while my right hand is ready to modify any controls that are next to the grip or tap the screen for a track focus.
    Still thinking if I should mount it to the cage or to my mini-rig that has 2 rods and handles. Lego is fun :) I'll test it once it arrives.

  • @camtillett
    @camtillett 3 роки тому

    Those jokes weren't thaaaat bad I actually chuckled haha

  • @pixelkat1819
    @pixelkat1819 3 роки тому

    I still feel much of Army of the Dead extreme shallow depth of field was done in post. It didnt look like it was just from the lens to me.

  • @jacksimcox
    @jacksimcox 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @adambelmabkhout9348
    @adambelmabkhout9348 3 роки тому

    Why do I always have to buy anything you guys tell us to buy..this is the sole reason i'll never be able to afford a home, it's okay, love you Ryan, bye-bye ❤

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben 3 роки тому

    This is a channel where I just hit "Like" before I actually start watching. I saw that follow focus and I'm getting it. I rigged up my 6K pro with @smallrig as well and I'm very happy. How does that rockinon perform? are you happy with it? have you tried the Meike S35 35mm T2.1 yet??? Any thoughts??? Thanks for all the tips as always. Oh, love that background!

  • @ramonlopeznote
    @ramonlopeznote 3 роки тому +23

    Hardly any useful info about pulling focus. This is just a plug for Smallrig, which BTW, I love as well.

  • @iq12212
    @iq12212 3 роки тому

    Thank you Film Riot

  • @h.ar.2937
    @h.ar.2937 3 роки тому

    I listened to your advice about filming children, I'm now being investigated by the FBI and found myself in prison :(

  • @DethronerX
    @DethronerX 3 роки тому

    Bloody useful, thanks!
    There is one matte box that comes with a light. Is that good?

  • @nathan121uk
    @nathan121uk 3 роки тому

    Film riot is my film school 😍

  • @saifalnaqbi2819
    @saifalnaqbi2819 3 роки тому

    I saw in this video that you use the BMPCC6k. I am torn between whether I should get the a7siii or the BMPCC6k. I am a solo student filmmaker and have saved up enough for either, however I am very unsure which one to get. If anyone with experience on these cameras give me their opinion, I would be very grateful.

  • @johnsacks7398
    @johnsacks7398 3 роки тому

    Do you need a cage for this?

  • @Norain1992
    @Norain1992 3 роки тому

    Tilta Mini follow focus vs smallrig Mini follow focus?

  • @CenterRow
    @CenterRow 3 роки тому

    What lenses do you guys typically use with your BMPCC 6K?