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!
Read MoreEvery film and television production today utilizes colour correction to create mood, emotion and aesthetic that fits their production. Colour correction helps communicate the tone and feeling of a production to its audience. With modern technology, there is an opportunity for people to make movies on their phones now as digital filmmaking has made editing tools accessible to everyone. As a result, this skillset has become very important and a vital tool to make the film project stand out.
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