TILT-SHIFT EFFECT

I soon discovered that this camera-shift technique is often confused with the tilt-shift camera effect, which transform your images into a miniature, model-like effect. This effect can be achieved through the use of a certain camera lens or by using Final Cut Pro and Motion 5 together.

The Sandpit from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo. (Last accessed 01/03/14)


After viewing the video shown above, I asked myself how is this effect achieved and came across this short tutorial on how to best achieve the technique through post-production. This video demonstrates how to reach the required effect without the use of a tilt-shift lens.



Realistic Tilt Shift Effects with Final Cut Studio and Motion 5 - TUTORIAL from Dennis Steib on Vimeo. (Last accessed (02/03/14)


Myself and Luke (the cinematographer) have yet to discuss this technique as I believe we will be sticking to the camera-shift technique discussed earlier. Before undertaking this production, I had heard or seen of such effects but never knew how they were achieved. After researching both techniques it has broadened my knowledge and understanding of creating effects with a camera and/or post-production software. I look forward to discovering many more techniques used in the industry, to achieve certain effects that change the audience's perception of a piece. Taking these techniques into consideration will enable me to go down the most effective route to achieve the striking, unsettling piece we wish to reach.