How to get PERFECT focus with FILMIC PRO

[@lenavoyles526]

Very clear and informative, thank you. This is probably the fifth Filmic Pro “tutorial” I’ve watched in a row and this is the only one that actually explained how to use focus peaking.

[@geoffgrigg]

You are a good teacher!

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks so much!

[@HopeMartinartist]

Focus peaking! I had no clue. Until now. Thanks!!

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

You're very welcome! It can be super useful.

[@greatthings23]

This is amazing and insightful tutorial. Thanks

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[@MyalismFilms]

Understanding how focus works in Filmic is one of the most essential things. Awesome tutorial, Rob! I know for a fact I never start filming until I've looked at Focus Peaking. But I also love the manual focus controls - the sweet spot for me is at 3 or 4 speed for that nice, smooth reveal.

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thank Cindy! It's great to have so many options for getting great focus. I use 3 or 4 too! It's 100% the sweet spot.

[@picodkhifi]

Thank you so much. Was looking for a video just like this. Easy to understand and nice showcase of how you use the focus feature.

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks! Glad you found it so useful.

[@WAZIIRKAFILMS]

Please more focus, exposure, iso, shutter and show us the best high quality settings. 🙏

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

I will see what I can do. : )

[@WAZIIRKAFILMS]

I really like ur tutorial style, i searched a lot about filmic pro, most of them were useless. i bought filmic pro long long time ago and I don’t use it because I don’t understand well about focus, exposure, iso and shutter. It’s really confusing me. Now i have got some basic from you.

[@WAZIIRKAFILMS]

@@SmartphoneFilmmaker what i am trying to say is, most people use their turorials with objects and stuff, and i want to use it for myself just how u did. the way i can understand is when the person use front/back camera to his self as u did in this video.

[@dennisclark8766]

Great video, thanks.

[@ecartman]

Great video! 👏🏻

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thank you!

[@mdidrone]

Great tutorial 👍 usefull, thank you for sharing 🙏

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it so useful. 🙂

[@mahendradoshi6709]

Hello . Thanks for sharing the video. Under which all conditions you recommend locking focus and or exposure Thanks in advance

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thank you! I generally always keep my focus and especially exposure locked. I sometimes unlock the focus if someone is walking towards or away from camera so they stay in focus the whole shot or if I am shooting in a more run and gun style.

[@matterof_fact]

Thank u great content

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@shakejones]

Great video mate! New sub 🙏🏻

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Awesome! Cheers! Glad you are enjoying the channel. : )

[@cthiswayproductions]

This is really helpful .. thanks a ton for making such detailed tutorials .. 🤟

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

No worries! That's definitely the aim so appreciate it. Thanks for watching. : )

[@AllAboutSpainbyBarryHaylor]

Good explanation on filmic

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thank you!

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

very informative, thank you

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks so much. Appreciate it.

[@Ditispeter]

I don't know if this is only in the Android version. But if you tap the A and you're dialing the focus in with the focus wheel, it will give automatically green lines without tapping the FP button first. They will disappear after you stop focussing. Another use of focus peaking is fysical rack focussing. Tap FP and focus on the object you want to have sharp in the picture. Walk back so the object is out of focus. Then hit the record button and slowly walk to the object until you see green lines on the object, so it's in focus again.

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

I didn't know you didn't have to press FP for focus peaking. Just tried that technique on my iphone and you are right. I haven't used focus peaking a huge amount but I will definitely use it more from now on. Good idea for push ins with FP too!

[@Ditispeter]

@@SmartphoneFilmmaker The same works with zebras. Just tap the A button and dial in the exposure wheel. (Without tapping the zebra button) ;-)

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

@@Ditispeter Ah yes. Just tried that too. Good to know. Thanks.

[@TedTalksTech]

Good stuff know! A video on the rest of the Analytic Screens would help as well, thanks!

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks so much! I am making a video early next year which will do just that!

[@valentinowoodjr7558]

Love the outro with the squirrel. Do u have anything on exposure or avoid image noise.?

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Haha Thanks! It tickled me see when I saw it pop up in the edit. I already have a video on avoiding noise if you check out my Tips For Smartphone Filmmaking playlist. Exposure is a topic I will definitely cover in the near future. 👍🏻

[@mavbcn1790]

thanks so much. I want to create a podcast and I need to record with mobile phone, what is the best option to get the recording focused? thanks again

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

You're welcome. Hmmm. Probably if using filmic pro I would keep the focus reticule large, on you and in auto focus.

[@Camrographer]

I noticed that auto focus does not work when using the ultra wide angle lens on the iPhone 12 pro. I wonder if this is because of the larger depth of field. I do notice that there is substantially more Infocus when I use spoke peaking.

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Yes. When using the ultra wide lens the auto focus locks to a certain distance. I think there's so much in shot that the focus might struggle to stay on the given subject. It's more for somewhat distant shots.

[@IAMSTULITTLE]

Great video. 🤙 I could be wrong, but if you go into manual focus controls and adjust the focus pull speed then this is reflected back when you are in autofocus mode and you can choose whether it’s faster or slower to focus between objects. I have tested it a bit and there does seem to be a difference but I would love your input. 😊

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks so much! I haven’t actually thought of that so I will give it a try and let you know the results. 👍🏻 Would be cool if that is true!

[@IAMSTULITTLE]

@@SmartphoneFilmmaker Ni probs… We need to do a collab in the new year where you shoot content and I put my editing chops into it. 🤙

[@grandpatimi]

Nice

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Thanks mate!

[@theg9750]

One more idea to add: If you're vlogging and are going to stand a little further from the camera, you can use a stick with FP to see where the focus is without going to and fro. Once focus is locked, it may help. I don't do vlogging but I just got the idea

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

That's a good idea I used on some of my self shot short films especially.

[@XYZXYZ-db6bs]

Hi , I need your help , I want to use filmic remote but distance between two device is 30 to 40 fits so how can I use it ? If I want to use cable how will I use it ? Because range of filmic remote is 15 fits

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Hey. The two devices only connect via wifi (you don't need an actual wifi connection to a router ect.) to each other so you can't use a cable.

[@XYZXYZ-db6bs]

@@SmartphoneFilmmaker ok thanks for reply but distance shud be 15 fits ? If distance will above 15 fits so how can connect it ? Because I have a self made crean about 25 fits long ,so I want to shut like a drone .

[@surnamegm]

Thank you for your guide! One question. How to keep focus, if the object (somebody) comes to me or goes away from me? So when I cannot keep the distance (and very often there is no purpose to keep distance). If you have a good tip, trick, experience for this please could you tell me? Thank you!

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

You can either double tap the focus reticule which makes it bigger, keep it unlocked, the object/character central and it should keep focus the whole way. Otherwise keep your thumb on the wheel and focus pull manually.

[@grandpatimi]

Hey bro I miss watching your videos

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Hey! Thanks man. My first video of the year will be out in the next week or two. : )

[@keelodagreat4676]

I’m having an issue with the focus. I use an IPhone 11 Pro Max(yes, it’s considered ancient now) and when filming today, even after locking the focus, the camera kept refocusing. We were trying to shoot a music video and this was the main issue besides the heat that was slowing us down. Any help is greatly appreciated, because we’re trying to correct these issues before our next filming day. 🤧🤧

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Oh that's weird. It might need a uninstalling of the app and then reinstall it. Otherwise you might have to leave auto focus on if your subject is relatively still.

[@CanalPG-PRV]

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[@ShanMichaelEscasio]

Ohhh...FilmicPro, the app devs that robbed all those who have legally purchased the app by turning it into a cashcow(subscription) business model? Yeah.