6 create a shallow depth of field effect

Trick #6 - Create a shallow depth of field effect

Professional footage is often apparent through classy shots with shallow depth of field (i.e. the actor is in focus but the background is out of focus), which normally requires expensive cameras and lenses, but this can be faked if your camcorder has a zoom facility.

Instead of filming your actor close-up, film him instead from much further away, but zoom in until he appears to be in close up. You will notice that this gives the footage a classy shallow depth of field look. A pro look without pro expense.

Trick #6 - Create a shallow depth of field effect

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