Why it matters
It guides attention without cutting.
Lens / Optics Foundation Beginner
Rack Focus
Shifts focus from one subject plane to another during the shot.
When to use
- Reveals
- Dialogue focus
- Product detail
- Story clues
Human shoot hint
Set two focus marks and rehearse the shift before recording.
AI prompt template
cinematic rack focus from foreground to [subject], shallow depth of field, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
rack focus from blurred foreground to [subject], soft light, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Focus lands on the wrong object
- Too many focus changes