Next time a scene feels “off” but you can’t say why, run the Focus Movie Index. You’ll likely find a sequence stuck on 2’s, or a jarring Delta 2 jump at the wrong moment.
| Index Value | Name | Definition | Example | |-------------|------|------------|---------| | | Macro Focus | Attention is on a small detail, a face, or an object. High emotion, high intimacy. | A tear rolling down a cheek. A hand trembling over a trigger. | | 2 | Meso Focus | Attention is on character action & interaction within a space. Neutral, narrative-driving. | Two people talking at a table. A character walking down a hall. | | 3 | Micro Focus | Attention is on the environment, geography, or broad movement. Low emotion, high context. | An establishing shot of a city. A crowd fleeing a stadium. | focus movie index
You don't need a PhD. You can create a personal Focus Movie Index using spreadsheets or note-taking apps like Notion or Obsidian. Next time a scene feels “off” but you
I can then give you the exact proper phrasing. High emotion, high intimacy
Unlike the volatile "Blockbuster Index" (where a $200M flop loses $100M+), the FMI exhibits lower variance and higher multiples.