You may notice in certain films and photographs that there is a soft focus that fully separates subject from the background. This is an intentional technique called bokeh. This effect originates from Japan and consists of small orbs and distortions in the image when the background is out of focus. This effect is intentional and serves as a way to make the photo’s subject in the foreground evident. Learn more about bokeh and how to create this effect.
Read MoreYou may have noticed that there is a difference between some of the images you see on film versus those you capture with cameras, especially with a DSLR. These differences occur due to various types of lenses available. Standard DSLR lenses are circular while anamorphic lenses are a square image that gets stretched into a rectangle. Getting a lens in the anamorphic format is expensive as they are made particularly to be used in the film industry, which operate through rental houses. However, there are ways you can emulate this effect without breaking the bank. Learn how in Lesson 4 of DRIFF DIY Film School!
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