{"id":85311,"date":"2017-01-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=85311"},"modified":"2016-12-23T16:45:49","modified_gmt":"2016-12-23T22:45:49","slug":"best-follow-focus-options-for-under-200-dollars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-follow-focus-options-for-under-200-dollars\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Follow Focus Options for Under $200"},"content":{"rendered":"

When looking to keep focus in difficult shots, it’s important to have the right tools for the job. Here are some of the best follow focus options to consider (that won’t break the bank).<\/h2>\n

Top image via Hondo Garage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Focus, like many elements of cinematic composition<\/strong>, can be an important element in telling a story<\/strong>. When done well, it can subtly or overtly direct the viewer’s attention to specific information<\/strong> within a shot. However, when done poorly, it can\u00a0also obscure information and distract a viewer with confusing composition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you’ve ever been on a shoot where the subject (or your camera)<\/strong>\u00a0wouldn’t stay still, then you’re well aware of how difficult it can be to keep a set focus<\/strong>. On many big-budget productions, this task usually falls to a focus puller<\/strong> who operates in tandem with the camera operator. However, if you’re shooting solo, you may be left to your own devices<\/strong> and hair-trigger skills.<\/p>\n

Assuming you’re new to the concept, there are some great resources online<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 specifically an in-depth post by Wolfcrow<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 which breaks down the the technology and art of focus pulling<\/strong>.\u00a0At the very least, here’s a mock-up of the gear<\/strong> you’ll be working with.<\/p>\n

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At their core, the majority of follow focus rigs<\/strong> will work in the same capacity and look similar. What will differ is the quality, usability, and \u2014 sometimes most importantly \u2014 the price<\/strong>. If you’re ready to start developing your follow focus skills (without spending too much),\u00a0here are some of the best of the most affordable follow focus options<\/strong> on the market.<\/p>\n

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The $50 Follow Focus: $50<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Launched as a Kickstarter three years ago<\/a>, Hondo Garage’s<\/a> affordable follow focus<\/strong> is in its third generation of production<\/strong> and a solid option for the price point. The simple setup<\/strong> offers user-adjustable friction and comes with optional lens gears for an extra $14<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Edelkrone FocusOne: $199<\/a><\/h3>\n