Changing focus in a shot is a cinematic technique developed nearly a hundred years ago. Back then, it took a crew member—the focus puller—to adjust the lens. Now, the camera operator can focus pull automatically. In a seven-minute tutorial, UK moviemaker Rob Leach explains how to do it using Filmic Pro.

About  Rob Leach

Rob Leach is a prolific mobile moviemaker and the founder of the Smartphone Filmmaker YouTube channel. There, he presents how-to tutorials and reviews of accessories. We have previously showcased several of his movies including “Anxiety Train,” “Plant Lady,” “10 Mistakes Every Smartphone Filmmaker Makes,” and “Lucky the Dog.”