Focus. Hello again. In this lecture we'll be covering the concept of achieving sharp images amongst that various elements that make up a good or interesting shot. A sharp image is extremely important when creating a good image. We should avoid softness in our images or videos because there is no way to fix this later in any way. In the professional world, there is an entire job dedicated for this matter with someone called a focus puller.

In low budget productions, we cannot afford too many assistants, so it's more likely that you will be taking care of sharpness by yourself. Putting the focus ring on your camera is how you will reach the place of sharpness or focus so that your subject will be in the depth of field. You can check your distance meter on the lens and perhaps use a focus assist feature to help make sure you're you're in focus. In addition, it's not uncommon to simply ask your subject to move slightly to make sure he is in the depth of field many beginner filmmakers and videographers try to achieve a cinematic look by using a wide open aperture. Now this is wrong. Remember the lecture about depth of field and aperture.

A great way to maintain focus is usually just to stop down your aperture. And by that you will achieve a greater depth of field and better focus. Now, I'm not suggesting to bring your aperture to the highest number, but a good solid 5.6 f stop number is a good place to start. Next we will talk about composition and camera movement.