About This Course

Achieving professional-looking video is not just about getting focus right. It's also about understanding how focus affects depth of field, subject separation, and framing.

 

In this course, you'll learn how Focus Map visualizes focus depth in real time, making it easier to manage depth of field and evaluate focus when shooting on gimbals or in complex setups. You'll also discover how Focus Breathing Compensation minimizes angle-of-view changes during focus transitions, helping create smoother and more polished footage.

 

By the end of this course, you'll understand when and why to use these features and how they can improve your video workflow.

Mastering Focus Control for Video

Test your knowledge

1 - What is the primary purpose of Focus Map?


2 - When Focus Map is enabled, what color indicates areas that are behind the focus plane?


3 - What can Focus Map help you visualize more easily?


4 - How does Focus Breathing Compensation help during movie recording?


5 - What is a key benefit shared by both Focus Map and Focus Breathing Compensation?



Instructor

Ben Pilling is a seasoned digital imaging expert and Technical Marketing Manager for Sony Europe, where he has spent over a decade helping photographers and creators master their craft.

 

A familiar face at major European photography shows and tech expos—including IFA in Berlin, Photokina, and key regional events—he is known for his engaging presentation style and deep technical knowledge.

 

Ben excels at bridging the gap between advanced camera engineering and practical field use, guiding everyone from first-time users to veteran professionals.

Ben Pilling

Ben Pilling

Sony Imaging Product Expert


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