09 · Lens and focus

Rack focus移焦/焦点转移

Shift the sharp focus plane between depth targets.

Physical change: focus distancefocus pull
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Rack focus · 移焦/焦点转移: original camera-path diagramRack focus · 移焦/焦点转移ORIGINAL MOTION STUDY · RACK-FOCUS
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How it works

Shift the sharp focus plane between depth targets.

Terminology boundary: Aliases vary by region and production context; the physical parameter above is the deciding clue.

02

Narrative effect

Redirects attention without moving or cutting.

03

When to use it

Clues, near-to-far reveals, dialogue power shifts.

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Common mistakes

Name both targets and create enough depth separation.

SHOT PROMPT TEMPLATE

Turn the term into direction

Rack focus cup at 40 cm to woman by window in 1.2 seconds; locked camera.