Sorry if this has been posted already, I can't find it so I'm going to repost what I'd posted.
So I've just done my first tilt-shift and really enjoyed it but something isn't quite right about it. I think the blur may be too strong and the focus is in the wrong place. Thoughts?
Anyway, is there a particular technique that you really enjoy? Or one that you need some help with? Whether it's tilt-shift, diptych or something else post your attempt here and any tricks that you discovered that may help others.
@minxymissk I do mine in post processing. In Paint Shop Pro, there's a "Depth of Field" adjuster where you can pick an area of focus. I do a rectangle, sort of like a thin band across the photo where I want it to be in focus. Then you can adjust the blur and such to your liking. :)
There is one part that i think gets neglected when people try the tilt shift technique, Since you are trying to get your photo to look toy-like, the final step should be to pump up the color, since toys and models are always a bit garishly colored. This was the last step in some step-by-step instructions I found and I did see that it made the photo, which was already quite awesome, much better.
@miley89 . if you dont have the camera setting there is a tilt shift program that I haved used, some purist will tell you, its not real tilt shift... and they are correct. but for the techy dummies like me, I find this program easy to use and fun... http://tiltshiftmaker.com/
one bit of advise , before you use the program, its a good idea to saturate the color on the shot you will be using. helps with the cartoonish feel about the end result.. have fun
@sobefree I agree about pumping up the saturation/contrast, and you might also want to play with the brightness and possibly even the shadows so it looks a little more like there's a lot of light (like there would be on a model). But your focus and subject are looking really good! Here is my latest attempt:
Also, if you're interested, this photographer is a good friend of mine and does actual tilt-shift, as in, tilting the lens, etc. She works mostly with film:
http://maryzompettilowe.com/home.html
It's really interesting stuff!
I only started doing these tilt shift photos yesterday so I don't have a lot to add here. But one thing I did notice is that the objects in the focus band need to be on one plane like in @tolpol pic. My pic and @silverdraggin pic don't work as well because of the trees are nearer the camera and so on a different plane.
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I think yours is pretty good, perhaps if you narrow the focus further then the cars would look even smaller? Just a thought :)
http://tiltshiftmaker.com/
one bit of advise , before you use the program, its a good idea to saturate the color on the shot you will be using. helps with the cartoonish feel about the end result.. have fun
@nikkers thanks for the advice. might try that with my next shot. @5unflow3r is that information online? could you share a link?
Also, if you're interested, this photographer is a good friend of mine and does actual tilt-shift, as in, tilting the lens, etc. She works mostly with film:
http://maryzompettilowe.com/home.html
It's really interesting stuff!
Although I'm sure someone else has a better example. It's the little brother of the triptych, which is three pieces together.
Here are my tilt-shift posts on 365:
And two triptychs:
But I haven't even dared the tilt-shift yet!! Some really cool shots on this thread :)