Depth of Field: An Easy Overview (2023)

Gain an understanding of Depth of Field in just under 4 minutes. This video will explain to you what Depth of Field is, how you can adjust it, and why you might want to take advantage of it.
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[@samuraishinobi]

Depth of Field is an amazing technique that many photographers and filmmaker should learn how to use. You taught it in less than 4 minutes. Awesome.

[@KellanReck]

Thank you so much!

[@Alive4ife]

If you don't know depth of field, don't call yourself a photographer or videographer.
It's like someone saying they know how to drive but don't know how use a turn signal.

[@thaimontana4140]

Thanks man, you’re better than my professor. The infographics are incredibly helpful.

[@Stubby1031]

Thank u so much! I was confused on what this all meant until this video! I'll be saving this and referring back to it often as I learn more about cameras!!

[@MilutinMujovic]

This is one of the best explanations I've watched. Thanks, mate!

[@KellanReck]

Thanks, Milutin! Glad it helped.

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@Jason Frank Yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :D

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@Jason Frank Yup, been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@carlkai9832]

@Jason Frank yup, I have been using instaflixxer for months myself =)

[@StokesEntProductions]

Found this in a NO FILM SCHOOL article. Great way to explain it

[@KellanReck]

Awesome! Glad this helped.

[@KellanReck]

Honestly, somebody should count how many times I said "depth of field" in this video HAH!

[@gauravm.]

Bwahahaha!🤣

[@abdirahman1121]

I have watched few similar videos that are talking about Depth of Field and yet this was the best one and it explained a lot in few minutes. thanks a lot

[@lisabarwise7426]

I have watched a few vids on dof and yours is explained in good simple terms, probably have to watch a few times to get it as i am a newbie to the world of photography.

[@theshauneshow]

Great video man, you answered all my questions on depth of field!

[@TraSing01]

Thank you! This was a great video. We are covering this in my class now. :) Bless you! ☺️

[@commentforthealgo5383]

thanks for the simple straight to the point knowledge.

[@thomasdestry5188]

Mr. Kellan that was an exceptional explanation of such a pivotal concept, depth of field.

[@SamLamingWingsuit]

Thanks for a no nonsense, well edited, easy to understand video man. All the best to you Kellan.

[@MartyNikou]

Kellan, Great job. I recently transcribed it (CC) in English and would like to share it with others who cannot hear. Your DOF explanation is simple to understand. I hope RUclips will approve the (cc) transcription soon. Thank you for a job well done.

[@estevirodriguezhernandez6752]

this really helped me understand is so good for my exam, thank you!! :)

[@jwilson_pfs9428]

Thank you from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@badvlad63]

Short, to the point, and detailed all at the same time. Great Stuff. BTW kudos for the shot of Boston Red Sox 🏆🙃

[@qwerty-gy1if]

I am studying movies in Korea. I accidentally saw your video and it's really helpful. I'm rooting for you. thx bro^^

[@michaelzawadi103]

Thanks for explaining this in the simplest manner

[@marcorossi2182]

Thank you for this. I would have liked some extra words spent on difference while keeping the same framing and using different focal length and subject distance.

[@juapipa123]

Kellan, great videos!!!
Best explanation ever. Thank you.
Please keep posting.

[@KellanReck]

Thank you so much, Juana!

[@ماريزعصام-ش6ن]

Thank you so much …..
my doctor didn’t explain this in the lecture but thank God we have you here on RUclips 😂❤

[@haigazkeohulian2016]

I appreciate the summary at the end of the video, good job 👍🏼👍🏼

[@redakumaproduction]

thankkkkk god ! finally someone who know how to explain !! i totaly understand now !

[@DroseMr]

Awesome 🎉 ive been suffering from brokeh. Its when a videographer trys to capture the entire sports event using a 1.7 f stop for a paid gig solo. Thank You

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing

[@ravifernando1637]

Really good video. One of the best I've seen.
Thanks 👍

[@IndieKomiksPodcast]

Great video! Short and direct to the point!

[@Solitonyc]

Well done. The illustrations were key!

[@lindakuo88]

Also agree. Very good explanation with clear and excellent examples. Thank you!

[@cleemar.dahunan]

Best explanation. Good job man! You just got a new subscriber!

[@KellanReck]

Thank you!!!

[@morpheusspirit6609]

Excellent short explanation with good diagrams. Thank you.

[@Fireneedsair]

I’ve been watching some photography videos to understand the eye and vision. Obviously, not perfect analogies but I find it is still quite helpful

[@poojamenon1815]

Extremely helpful! :)

[@garfieldmtify]

Very nice video Kellan, simple and to the point.

[@badflickz]

It’s like yeah yeah i know. And then after everything is set up just cursin cos this part is out of a head) Think i’ve watched ur vid few years ago, and only now, after few fails i’m conciously followin what’s going on))) Thanx

[@mulanmiller5000]

Thanks, great and short explanation!

[@AkashPatel_1117]

Came here because I’ve seen the NFL use it in a couple games. Thanks for the explanation

[@JeffersonIbekwe]

Thank you

[@gauravm.]

The Easy One. Great for very beginners.

[@KellanReck]

Thanks, Gaurav!

[@yanajokyani7259]

i've my photography exam tomorrow, lol. this helped me so much in revising the concepts. thank youu!

[@CentreDivide]

So helpful for a quick reference, or a quick refresher.

[@nahiasarah-yq5jk]

Really helpful, thx mn

[@wanneske1969]

Very interesting ! Most people think only the f-number affects dof, but it doesn't ! And it's not the biggest effect

[@alwinjoseph7647]

Thank you Kellan. I watched a lot of videos by professional photographers regarding the topic "depth of field". I just got something from them but still I had doubts and I was confused. But so far this video just helped me to understand depth of field correctly without any doubts. Images with narration helped a lot. I can recommend this video to beginners. Please add subtitles too. Good Job.

[@gary457]

Simple and to the point. Thank you so much...

[@Saifuwanekogasuki]

very useful & informative video

[@MADMOVIESINC]

Well done!

[@user-gt3kp5pc5h]

Thanks dude🙏🏻 God Bless

[@black-popfilms9355]

Great work buddy!!

[@nealshields6373]

“In focus” nothing that isn’t on the focal plane (which is infinitely thin) is in focus.
DOF refers to the area that will “appear” to be in focus at a given reproduction ratio at a given viewing distance. This is particularly important with digital photography where you don’t have to have a dark room to crop a photograph. Something that the photographer’s vision required to be sharp is suddenly out of focus because the photograph was cropped. I have a Linhof camera that has multiple DOF tables for different enlargement sizes.

[@DiffeRantJeff]

Helpful. Thanks!

[@MrNasserRadi]

Excellent explanation,, thanks million

[@researchtrials3394]

Topman, thanks!

[@theoddguyout]

even in 2021 this is probably the best way to learn D.O.F on god i learned how to use D.O.F off this video.

[@1973197327]

perfectly perfect and amazing; thank youuuuuuuuuuu

[@thelatephilipj]

thank you kindly im taking a photo class and this helped me thanks!

[@AimyLover19]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@KellanReck]

Thanks for the comment, Rebecca!

[@luiza_guliyeva]

hey there! Thanks for the video! Could u pls tell me if u'r editing in FCP and if so, what title u'r using in the video?

[@lyonsdavid]

I'm confused 2022 -- 4 years ago?

[@braylondunlap5630]

I know right it feels like it's only been two

[@kayden7827]

He’s changing the titles to keep the video relevant through searches

[@eeeaaa-ge9wk]

@@braylondunlap5630that is because it only has been two

[@DilipSingh-gn7jo]

Keep doing camp, your great at it.!

[@cassandrasmith5263]

Helpful thank you, especially the diagrams.

[@visualisierungen_meliorati3976]

Amazing Video with great explanations. Thanks a lot man!

[@KellanReck]

Glad it helped!

[@marianodemiguel3442]

Great video. Question: If you use a 28-300 zoom set at 28 compared to a prime lens 28: is the prime lens sharper?

[@Lee-haw]

Thanks for the video.
So, if i have a variable zoom lens, is it better to keep the subject close to the camera with 50mm zoom, Or zoom in farther about 200mm and move the subject away to the same size?

[@yvonnewanjiru7868]

Perfect and easy to understand 💯

[@ayasaki.pb_787]

Quick and precise. Thank you.

[@kenshovenir5097]

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[@perrypelican9476]

Very good. Why? Because lots of valuable facts, well explained, no fluff and bull. The latter is what destroys so many videos that are otherwise good. There is one guy who has decent content but does this thing where he says "oh yeah" often and I can't watch because it's so obnoxious. A little humour is cool but enough is enough.

[@sasuke1243]

thanks this was helpful

[@bhuvanesh457]

Thanks that was easy man !

[@KellanReck]

Thank you!

[@eddiefale8820]

Very simple and to the point 👍

[@m3shia]

Thanks!

[@rolandbriers7707]

There is a fourth: the size of the sensor or film format. The smaller the sensor, the greater the depth of field

[@robertYTB78g]

Concise yet really clearly explained :) Thanks for posting.

[@Snicz]

I understood that If aperture is increased then dof increases as well. But why after effects' camera's dof decrease when Aperture is increased

[@majoromrass26]

Great video, very useful!

[@KellanReck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@canopychondros]

hi im a miniature painter and im going to start making youtube videos soon, ive tested all of my len's i have aout 10 and im using a nikon d7200, i found one lens the best with about a 10cm dof but its not the sharpest image, its an old Miranda 70-210mm 1:45-5.6 MACRO 62m lens, the shooting distance is about 1.4-1.6 meters.
i have a loawa 60mm macro which is amazing but the focal distance is like 8-12cm from lens to subject with needing to paint and making bases ect i dont want the camera right infront of me above or to one side is fine.
im on a budget and ideally would like something nicer. im thinking i need to stay with a telephoto lens so i can shoot around 1-3 meters away and maintain the highest dof possible. any lens or technique suggestions would help.
im currently loking at a sigma 70-300mm apo dg lens but its only a 58mm wide lens and im wondering you or anyone of your subs in the chat section have any ideas on len's to try ect.

[@vagnersilva5465]

If i use f/1.8 for a landscape, for example, what diference does it make since that everything is far from the camera and I can jsut adjust my lens to infinity focus? Why would you use less aperture?

[@MalcSkizz]

U described it the best....other people just throw words out there and idk wtf they be talking about

[@dagemdebebe9983]

Awesome . You are so awesome.

[@Geotubest]

Thanks.

[@erayerdogan9449]

Thanks for the video! Thought you were high in the beginning of the video tho :)

[@KellanReck]

Hahah Thank you!

[@keytopictures9474]

great explanation!

[@movielover2172]

Fujifilm XT4 vs A7iii for better depth of field in video?

[@still_your_zelda]

Thank you so much, I'm taking Digital Photography and my first assignment is on this. My professor rambled on but I haven't had a chance to try it myself. This is much more clear for a visual learner!

[@JaydenLawson]

Thanks for this video - you did a great job. Comment #100 :)

[@borey123xx9]

Im confused, if youre doing landscape, cant you just use a fast f stop like f/4 and simply focus off in the distance? How is that different than using f/16 and also focusing in the distance?

[@simon_dentremont]

At f4, if you’re focused at a long distance, things near to you will be out of focus. At f16, things both far and near will both be in focus.

[@ofthewayministries]

Simple and great explanation. As I'm now revisiting an old passion and relearning these concepts, I have a question. Hypothetically, if I'm shooting at 50mm focal length at f/8, the depth of field would be smaller if I'm closer to the subject and larger if I'm a few steps further back (given focal length and aperture remains the same). Correct? I ask this, because I recently took a family photo at f/8 at 70mm (shutter speed of 1/250s), the person in the front row is in focus, and the person in the second row was slightly out of focus. I figured at f/8 everyone would have been equally in focus, as they were fairly close together... Am I missing something? Thanks.

[@Kirmo13]

How does the camera know what to focus on?

[@shank1er]

Thanks man. This video was short and precise. Not a second wasted. I needed this for my photo class.

[@115breno]

Would it not be described as how deep the depth of field, and not how wide?

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[@sanchezNO69]

Focal length = zoom or lens fitted. Apologies if I am incorrect

[@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew]

It's misleading to say that the focal length affects DoF because changing the focal length also changes the image framing. For an equivalent image framing, you would need to change your distance to the subject. For example, to create an equivalent framing from a 35mm lens to a 70mm lens, simply double the working distance to your subject.
You can verify my claim by using a DoF simulator such as the one at DoFsimulator dot net.

[@333raffles]

You say distance to subject and some say focusing distance. These are different things. I’m confused.

[@FAMEAcademyNY]

Four things. The distance your subject is from the background.

[@BRNOOB_]

Nice

[@kenshovenir5097]

hgg

[@robthorne]

This is actually great but why say WIDER when you mean DEEPER

[@radesss7746]

your video is from 2019 boss, you have a typo in your title

[@tilaknallagulla6560]

Great