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I’m assuming you are talking about things like the jittery text at around 1:14 that says Missionary? It is the way video is processed. You are not seeing each frame instantly. It is building lines of the image to make 1 frame. It is so fast that you can’t see it. But the cause is by the time you build the top line of the frame to the bottom line the image has moved which creates the jittery look.
Here are ways to fix it. Add motion blur to your project. It looks like you have zero motion blur. Another option is to slow down the movement of the rotating banner. You could also us a sans serif font which would help. Best of luck.
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Please don’t take this the wrong way. But paying $15 to learn how to do something really cool in After Effects isn’t that much to ask. Just buy the template. Or give me the $15 ☺ since I have your answer. Use the CC Scatterize effect. Keyframe either the Right or Left Twist settings. Best of luck.
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[ryan elder]
Okay thanks, but I thought I would just use the tools I got. Plus I think that the crane follow focus, actually is made for DSLR lenses, and not cine lenses, isn’t it?The Crane 2 Servo Follow Focus that attaches to the Crane 2 and is currently free with the purchase of the Crane 2 works with DSLR lenses and cine lenses. It, like all follow focuses, is built for Cine lenses. But it comes with a ring you can put around your DSLR lenses to make them work as well with that extra part.
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Correct, but since it is free you can try both for yourself and not take my word for it. Why is it free, I don’t know. I’m assuming it is to get more people to purchase it. If you want you can always rent it and test if out for your self. If no one locally has it you can try an online rental house like https://www.lensrentals.com , be sure to get the crane 2 and the follow focus servo motor.
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[Ryan Elder]
Okay thanks. I’ve seen that video before, but doesn’t that gadget in the video count as a wireless follow focus? What’s the difference between this free follow focus, vs. the one you have to pay a lot more for?The one that comes with the Crane2 is controlled by the Crane 2. On the handle, you have some buttons and a menu and a wheel that allow you to control the focus. If you are doing a move where you see most of someone’s body and then move the camera really close so you only see the actors face that can be a challenge to keep the whole thing in focus using just the Crane 2 wheel.
The DJI one is wireless so the focus is controlled by a different person. So 1 person operates the Crane2 while the 2nd person operates the DJI wireless focus controller. Because it is wireless they can stand out of the way of the actor and Crane 2 operator. Which is why they will also need a preview monitor.
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[Ryan Elder]
When you say the accessory comes free, and it is smooth, which one do you mean? You say the electronic focusing sucks, and you say that the follow focus is a lot more money. So which is this free one you mean? I thought the free one, was the electronic focus, unless I am wrong?By electronic focus, I’m talking about the ability to plug a cable from the camera to the Crane 2. It will control the focus through the camera as shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Xj_wcoM7qlk
The free attachment I’m talking about is the “Zhiyun-Tech Focus Motor for Crane 2”. Here on B&H it is free: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1359107-REG/zhiyun_tech_crane_2_3_axis_handheld_stabilizer.html
You can see it in action on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjcMXRiFdYY&t=182s
[Ryan Elder]
you say that the follow focus is a lot more money.
I said, “The more ideal set up would be a wireless follow focus for an additional person to operate so they can just focus on “focus”. But that solution cost a lot more money.” That would be a third party like the DJI follow focus: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1389735-REG/dji_cp_zm_000234_02_dji_focus.html?ap=y&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi8fdBRCVARIsAEkDvnLav_z3MJ3ITkaxL8o0od87mXoMJWGi1nYGHOavjZ3EoUKzpBcmHwgaAp1aEALw_wcB&smp=y You would need that and a monitor to watch your image. Which will cost a lot more the free. But it frees up your camera operator to not have to focus on keeping everything in focus.Stephen Smith
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Gary,
Good stuff! Looks like that was a lot of fun to film. How do you like the C300 Mark II?
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[Ryan Elder]
Oh I thought you said you haven’t used the follow focus before in one of your previous posts.The answer to this question and the last question are both found in my last reply. This explains why this thread has over 30 posts since it appears you are not fully reading all replies. ☺
Bottom line, the electronic focusing sucks and I don’t think it even works with Sony. To see it in action watch this video, you can see it isn’t smooth at all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj_wcoM7qlk
The follow focus accessory that comes free with the Crane 2 is smooth and will be what you want to use if you want that ability. I think for your shot you are describing it will be a challenge to use the Crane 2 to do your move and keep your subject completely in focus. But you seem dead set on the move and are up for the challenge so best of luck.
The more ideal set up would be a wireless follow focus for an additional person to operate so they can just focus on “focus”. But that solution cost a lot more money.
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[Ryan Elder]
Oh sorry for the confusion. Basically my question is, is which type of follow focus is better, the one that controls the electronic focus in the camera, or the one that actually turns the lens ring? I read mixed opinions on both, so is there actually one that is better over the other?
I thought I already covered that during this conversation:
[Ryan Elder]
So for the price of the follow focus, is it actually worth betting compared to the electronic focus of the crane?I haven’t used either so don’t take my word for it. But from what I remember the electronic focus isn’t smooth at all. It looks like the focus changes in clicks. Whereas the attachment seems to be as smooth as you would think a controller on a handle could do.
As for price, if you purchase it on B&H the follow focus is free:
If you are talking about just plugging the cable in the camera versus using the free attachment it really doesn’t matter. You get both options for the same price so you can play with both and see which you prefer. If you are talking about a 3rd party focus option that will be better and will cost more money.
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[Ryan Elder]
You said that “if your tools can’t do it better, and you can’t afford better tools, that I will have to think outside the box”.
But I CAN afford better tools, I was just asking which type of focusing tool is the better one. I didn’t say I couldn’t afford it though. I totally can, which is why I was asking.
I’m not sure why this conversation is still going then? That question was answered a while ago.
Best option: Purchase a wireless follow focus & wireless monitor for a 2nd person to handle focus
OK but will work option: Use the follow focus that attaches to the lens and is controlled by the Zhyiun Crane 2 you want to purchase. The link I sent a while ago includes the follow focus for free
Free option: Set focus and tell actors to stay roughly the same distance from the camera. Instead of doing a move where you start out far away and then move really close to the talent do a cut so the actor’s distance will stay the same. Or keep everything in infinity focus.Stephen Smith
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