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Camera holds steady. Focus starts on a single cherry blossom in the foreground, then RACKS smoothly to the subject's face in the background. Focus pull from bloom to woman. Attention shift. 4 seconds.

Rack Focus (Video)

Focus shifts from one element to another within the same shot, redirecting viewer attention.

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When to use

To shift the viewer's attention within a single shot — from one element to another without cutting.

Pro tips

  • Say "rack focus pull, focus shifts from foreground to background subject"
  • Specify both elements: "flower foreground sharp first, then woman background sharp"
  • Use shallow depth of field for the dramatic shift
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