Toy effects

[darktiger]

These are my first attempts to do the tilt shift lens toy effect. If you like these, please click on the photo and leave a comment. Thanks.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2920900361_e75ce4c267_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2920900361/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2921745856_680cb9a51c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2921745856/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2921745884_61ffdb11d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2921745884/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2921745978_280c10bc5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2921745978/)

[T.D.]

I'm intrigued by this effect. It really fascinates me.

Nice job.

[poppie guy]

I like the effect, especially on the first one. I'd like to try taking that shot too, but something tells me I won't be allowed to shoot from that particular location. Nicely done.

[mtnphtgrphr]

I'm intrigued by this effect. It really fascinates me.

Nice job.
I'm totally intrigued with that processing... I don't think I'm talented enough with processing to pull it off.... but it is totally COOL!!!!

[Titus213]

They are very cool shots and well processed too. It looks like you started with some excellent images.

I don't think processing is that difficult. It's a selective blur applied if I recall correctly. These are very well done.

[ggt1_02]

Very well done. They are all great!

[darktiger]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2924433806_748956f7ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2924433806/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2923581173_b943d3fde3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2923581173/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2923581117_1a5040820b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2923581117/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2923581061_df75d414af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2923581061/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2923581075_bdae16208a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darktiger/2923581075/)

[masse]

Pretty incredible!

[hckyguy14]

What is this process called? I'd like to look it up and try it out.

[MattMoore]

Some of the pics look like they were meant for this effect, some don't.

Good all around though.

What is this process called? I'd like to look it up and try it out.

It goes by many names :
- faux tilt shift
- tilt shift effect
- selective focus effect

It is very simple in photoshop.

[photography by trish]

Did you use a tilt shift lens or just an effect in an editing software? Where did you get those toys? Great idea by the way!!!!!

[Titus213]

I keep coming back to these - just amazing. The clarity you are achieving in the focused area is terrific and your eye for picking the pictures this works on is equally excellent. They are all beyond intriguing and bear detailed study. It would be difficult to pick a favorite but that sunset bridge shot stands out for me.

Are these shot with your super wide angle?

[darktiger]

I keep coming back to these - just amazing. The clarity you are achieving in the focused area is terrific and your eye for picking the pictures this works on is equally excellent. They are all beyond intriguing and bear detailed study. It would be difficult to pick a favorite but that sunset bridge shot stands out for me.

Are these shot with your super wide angle?

Actually these were all done with a 24-105 on a 5D. Thanks for the complements.

[darktiger]

Did you use a tilt shift lens or just an effect in an editing software? Where did you get those toys? Great idea by the way!!!!!

I used a gradient quick mask and the lens blur filter.

Here is a quick tutorial to get started, then you can experiment.
http://recedinghairline.co.uk/tutorials/fakemodel/

[MattMoore]

Strange that it seems so new to so many (guess everybody here doesn't sit around B&N looking at british photog mags like me and darktiger). Seems like this look is a hit.

But it does help to have the right photos to start off with (and most of these are definitely in that category).

Did you use a tilt shift lens or just an effect in an editing software? Where did you get those toys? Great idea by the way!!!!!

He used photoshop, see my post above for the verbage. Google it, you should have no issues finding tutorials. None of those are toys, its the intended effect of the postprocess.

[darktiger]

I plan to do some of these this weekend in the desert with nw85887 this weekend. It's going to be fun.....

[MattMoore]

I plan to do some of these this weekend in the desert with nw85887 this weekend. It's going to be fun.....

yes, I hope we see some animals (coyotes), I'll bring the .45 just in case.

[WesDigi]

Great work.

[asysin2leads]

I'm intrigued by this effect. It really fascinates me.

Nice job.

I agree. Fascinating perspectives. Great job!

[two40]

good stuff. love the colours you've captured.

[Beau Hudspeth]

Great job on these. I did a few like this two years ago ...

http://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processed/0729/0707170945551small_tow.jpg

http://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processed/0726/0706250149161a_model_v.jpg

[jdizzle]

These are great! Love the effect!

[MattMoore]

good stuff. love the colours you've captured.
yeah...part of the process usually involves Saturation +40 (helps creat the illusion of plasticity.