nærmerke

Nærmerke is a term used in the context of photography and cinematography to describe the process of adjusting the focus of a lens to bring a subject into sharp focus. This is typically achieved by turning a focus ring on the lens, which moves the lens elements closer to or further from the image sensor or film. The term "nærmerke" is derived from the Danish language, where "nær" means "near" and "merke" means "mark" or "focus." In practical terms, närmerke involves manually adjusting the focus to ensure that the desired subject is in sharp focus while other elements of the scene may be intentionally left out of focus to create a specific aesthetic effect. This technique is commonly used in both still photography and video production to achieve desired depth of field and visual impact.