Toy World

Tilt-Shift effect makes a photo of a full-scale object or scene look like a toy. Usually this effect is achieved with special lenses, but we will obtain the same result using AKVIS Refocus.

For best results, use a photo where the point of view is several meters above the subject or scene. There should be many small objects in the scene: buildings, people, cars, etc. The sky should not be visible.

We'll show you 2 ways to create a tilt-shift image in AKVIS Refocus: using Tilt-Shift mode or using Refocus mode.

Method 1. Image processing in Tilt-Shift mode.

Original Image

Result
• Step 1. Select the Tilt Shift mode in the drop-down menu in the Settings Panel:
• Step 2. Define the blur effect area with the markers that appear over the image when the tool is active.
  
  Default Settings
• Step 3. Choose one of the ready-to-use presets or adjust the parameters to your liking.
  
  Adjust Settings

  Here is the result:

  
  Result: Tilt-Shift Effect

Method 2. Image processing in Refocus mode.

This time we chose a photo of a small square taken from a ferris wheel.

Original Image

Result
• Step 1. Select the Refocus mode in the drop-down menu in the Settings Panel.
  
  Original Image
• Step 2. Activate and draw blue lines around the area that will be sharpened.
  
  Drawing Blue Lines

  Then select and draw red lines within the area that will be blurred.

  
  Drawing Red Lines
• Step 3. Adjust the parameters. Set Blur at maximum value.
• Step 4. Press to start image processing.

  Here is the result:

  
  Tilt-Shift Effect Created in Refocus Mode

As you can see, it's easy to make a Tilt-Shift effect with AKVIS Refocus!

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