Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Focus & depth of field · Core

Rack focus

Also called: focus rack

ELI5

A visible shift of focus from one subject or distance to another during a shot.

Used in conversation

“The rack focus changes how space and focus feel, so we should test it early.”

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

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