Stop Using Autofocus. (if you want a career in Filmmaking) | Embrace Manual Focus

Stop relying on autofocus. If you want a career in filmmaking, mastering manual focus is one of the most important filmmaking skills you can learn. Let's break down the truth about autofocus vs manual focus, share my go-to manual focus tips and techniques, and explain how this skill opens doors to real film industry jobs. From working as a 1st AC (First Assistant Camera) / Focus Puller to eventually becoming a cinematographer / DoP, learning to pull focus is essential if you want to move beyond hobbyist filmmaking and into a professional career... 00:00 - Manual vs Automatic 01:29 - Manual Focusing: Tips & Tricks 07:14 - Not every lens is the same... 08:56 - Manual Work Becomes Paid Work: 1st AC Jobs 12:31 - Autofocus Good? 13:23 - Putting Autofocus to the Test. #NoBudgetFilmmaking #ShortFilmmaking #Filmmaking 🎵 Music by Kevin MacLeod SUBSCRIBE for more honest filmmaking tips for us creators without big budgets. 📧 Email: crisiswithchris@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @meerkatchris_