Remote Follow Focus Concept Testing

The components are not mounted as I don't have a rail support system to test it out on so you will see the motor move a bit due to the torque for turning the lens.

This is just a conceptual testing and you can see that my prototype works very well conceptually(!)

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• follow-focus
• remote-follow-focus
• dof-adapter
• 35mm-adapter

[jeffbrent]

Nice concept. It is simple. The only problem I see with it is that the servo is loud.

[kairosweddingfilms]

All motors make noise. If you have any suggestions as to how to reduce or minimize the noise, I am open to suggestions.

Thanks!

Peter

[peeweesweden]

@steeldustbronze "It was incredibly quiet", also incredibly expensive. One of those setups will put you back a few thousand dollars.

[stubbycuts]

use a belt man, of an Rc car... fully ballraced diff unit located under the spur gear, where you have the servo... then you could locate the servo maybe 20cm away and cover it in pipe insulation or summin.

[jittwoi]

@kairosweddingfilms Not all motors make noise, you should do a bit more research! You really have something going there! Keep it up!

[skyhacker6]

This is one of the most used DIY Follow Focus but it's not enough accurate despite of its simplicity, i've build one which use a simple motor and a couple af gears WITHOUT any complexe electronic supply, i will post a vids soon !

[steamdata]

That is exactly what I need I don't mind the noise if you can turn that into a sale I want one please keep me posted

[steeldustbronze]

Suggestion: see the special features disc (#7) for season 5 of 24, the series. There is a section done about the camera crew and a remote follow focus system they use. It was incredibly quiet, actually very silent.

[tiborr]

I would suggest to developp the remote with 2 buttons / or a simple 2 directions joystick : this will allow 1 single hand to control the focus with the Thumb, it could be extremely usefull while using a rig & moving handheld.

[harpdog123]

I'd be interested in buying one!

[steamdata]

Yep this is something I am looking for