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Having worked as a loader/2nd AC and getting thrown into the focus puller chair on some b-roll - focus is changing constantly. On a movie set, it’s pretty much an entire person’s job.


Does the focus change during a shot?


Unless the distance of the camera and the subject do not move at all, the focus will be actively changing - yes.

Depending on various conditions (lighting, lens choice, etc) there might be a very large distance range that is in focus - or it might just be a few inches. Even if the focus puller isn’t doing any big focus swings, they are likely making small adjustments.




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