Anyone know how to create this effect?

[kewldewd30]

Hey all,

Just found this on Flickr the other day, and was wondering if anyone here knew how to create the effect.

It's called the "tilt-shift" effect, and essentially makes things look like miniature scale - very kewl -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/tiltshift

Thanks,

M

[Merlyn]

This is a start if you use Photoshop CS2

How too: http://recedinghairline.co.uk/tutorials/fakemodel/

[mox601]

i use a similar technique even when i want to add an "open diaphram" when i'm shooting with my cheap olympus c-310, because can't control anything of the exposition.

i freeze the subject and then blur gently and gradually in the direction that i want.

good example here and
here (need to be more accurate in masking the edges)

[Kevin Helton]

This is actually a really cool effect that I've never seen before. Hmm, I may have to try this out on some photos. Thanks for asking and thanks for the helpful answers!


My quick attempt. Shot from IP in Las Vegas.

[NaturesPixel]

Kevin that is a wonderful attempt mate

[Fraggleroxer]

this isnt real post processing,
but have u ever used a lens baby. they are amazing for that effect.


check them out

lensbaby.com

;-)

[Through the Veil]

Originally Posted by Merlyn

This is a start if you use Photoshop CS2

How too: http://recedinghairline.co.uk/tutorials/fakemodel/

I don't use pcs2 but do you think the concepts would translate to GIMP?

It looks like something to try for a neat project.

[NaturesPixel]

Originally Posted by Through the Veil

I don't use pcs2 but do you think the concepts would translate to GIMP?

It looks like something to try for a neat project.

i dont use gimp and haven't for a few years now.. but if memory serves right you should be able to translate this to work in GIMP

[tyrithe]

There is a "sort of" way to do it in gimp. Gimp doesn't have the "lens blur" effect, so it's not quite the same, but appears to come out pretty close.

There are also some other blur plugins for the gimp which bring it closer yet.

tutorial on flickr

enjoy.

[Through the Veil]

Originally Posted by tyrithe

There is a "sort of" way to do it in gimp. Gimp doesn't have the "lens blur" effect, so it's not quite the same, but appears to come out pretty close.

There are also some other blur plugins for the gimp which bring it closer yet.

tutorial on flickr

enjoy.

Thank you for the link. That looks very helpful.