Episode 154: Lens Blur
It’s time to talk about the B-word again! Jeff couldn’t trick Kirk into saying “bokeh,” but this week we’re looking at a few ways to get background blur using Portrait mode in the iPhone and editing in Lightroom. Technology has improved quite a lot in the last couple of years, to the point where simulated bokeh can sometimes pass off as natural lens blur.
Hosts:
- Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon
- Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon
Show Notes:
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Our Snapshots:
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Kirk’s charger captured using Portrait mode.
Lens blur added to an iPhone Portrait mode image in Lightroom Classic.
The depth map visualized indicates areas that are closer (warmer) or further (darker) from the camera.
A faux depth effect in Snapseed.
Actual bokeh produced by a fast lens.
