{"id":148676,"date":"2021-02-04T08:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=148676"},"modified":"2021-02-04T08:39:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T14:39:14","slug":"complete-guide-bokeh-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/complete-guide-bokeh-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide on How to Get the Bokeh Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-explore-the-different-methods-you-can-use-on-your-next-project-to-create-beautiful-bokeh-effects-in-your-footage\"><span id=\"lets-explore-the-different-methods-you-can-use-on-your-next-project-to-create-beautiful-bokeh-effects-in-your-footage\">Let&#8217;s explore the different methods you can use on your next project to create beautiful bokeh effects in your footage.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this video tutorial, we&#8217;re going to look all the different ways to create bokeh effects on your video footage. We\u2019ll look at creating them in-camera, adding them in post, and even how we can create them with effects and plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kz_UQ5-5XrY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-bokeh\"><span id=\"what-is-bokeh\">What Is Bokeh?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term bokeh usually refers to the out of focus \u201clight orbs\u201d you see on photos or videos. A more formal definition of bokeh would be: the way in which out of focus light is rendered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg\" alt=\"Bokeh Light Circles\" class=\"wp-image-148785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Bokeh-Light-Cricles.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Bokeh, or &#8220;light orbs.&#8221;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-camera-bokeh-effects\"><span id=\"in-camera-bokeh-effects\">In-Camera Bokeh Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without getting too technical, if you&#8217;re trying to achieve bokeh effects in-camera there are four main things that determine the quality of your bokeh. They are the f-stop of your lens, the positioning of your subject, the size of the camera&#8217;s sensor, and zoom lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg\" alt=\" In-Camera Bokeh Effects\" class=\"wp-image-148786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-In-Camera-Bokeh-Effects.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Learn how to achieve bokeh effects in-camera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lens-f-stop\"><span id=\"lens-f-stop\">Lens F-Stop<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First off, for bigger bokeh you&#8217;re going to want to use a lens with a low f-stop number. A lot of people refer to these as \u201cfast\u201d lenses. They&#8217;ll typically be prime lenses, such as a 50mm f\/1.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you open the aperture all the way to f\/1.4, you will get an incredibly shallow depth of field, resulting in some drastic bokeh effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg\" alt=\"50mm F-stop\" class=\"wp-image-148788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-50mm-f-stop.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The 50mm f\/1.4 lens.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-positioning-of-your-subject\"><span id=\"positioning-of-your-subject\">Positioning of Your Subject<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When trying to achieve bokeh, the positioning of your subject is extremely important. You\u2019ll want to position your subject fairly close to you, since this will allow the background to fall farther out of focus. This results in bigger bokeh in the distant background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg\" alt=\"Stand Close to Your Subject\" class=\"wp-image-148789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Stand-Close-to-Your-Subject.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Stand close to your subject.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camera-sensor\"><span id=\"camera-sensor\">Camera Sensor<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, the bigger the camera\u2019s sensor, the easier it will be to achieve a deep shallow depth of field. This results in more bokeh potential for your background. Larger camera sensors typically allow for more light, which gives the potential for a narrow focus area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg\" alt=\"Camera Sensor\" class=\"wp-image-148790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Sensor.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Bigger bokeh is often easier with a bigger camera sensor.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zoom-lenses\"><span id=\"zoom-lenses\">Zoom Lenses<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, if all else fails, you can use zoom lenses. When you zoom in on your subject, you&#8217;re effectively limiting the field of view. So, small bokeh shapes will become quite large. This is simply due to the fact that you&#8217;re zoomed in. This is a nice trick if you have &#8220;slow&#8221; lenses, or a small camera sensor, like Micro Four Thirds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg\" alt=\"Utilizing Zoom Lenses\" class=\"wp-image-148791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Zoom-Lenses.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Zooming in on a close subject will increase the size of bokeh.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-custom-bokeh-shapes\"><span id=\"custom-bokeh-shapes\">Custom Bokeh Shapes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also adjust the shape of bokeh in-camera using modifiers like custom lens filters. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vid-atlantic.com\/products\/cinemorph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">CineMorph<\/a> lens filter is a popular one that helps replicate the oval shaped bokeh of anamorphic lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg\" alt=\"CineMorph Lens Filter\" class=\"wp-image-148792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-CineMorph-Lens-Filter.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The CineMorph lens filter creates oval-shaped bokeh.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even create your own custom bokeh shapes by cutting out a shape on a piece of construction paper and holding it in front of your camera lens. You&#8217;ll want to make the hole of the shape fairly large, and use it on a lens with a low f-stop, with the aperture wide open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Bokeh Shapes\" class=\"wp-image-148793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Custom-Bokeh-Shapes.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Create your own custom bokeh shapes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know even more about customizing lenses, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/author\/todd-blankenship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Todd Blankenship<\/a>&#8216;s tutorial on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/video-production\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock Blog<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/mod-your-own-anamorfake-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">How to Modify Your Own Lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NnsbjwmQT14?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-bokeh-effects-in-post\"><span id=\"adding-bokeh-effects-in-post\">Adding Bokeh Effects in Post<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding bokeh effects to your video footage in post is a nice way to accent a shot. The easiest way is by using some bokeh overlay footage. And, luckily for us, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">RocketStock<\/a> has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/free-after-effects-templates\/35-free-prism-bokeh-effect-overlays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Free Pack of Prism Bokeh Overlays<\/a> we can use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a0ogd-ueNHc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply these, add a <strong>bokeh overlay clip<\/strong> above your existing footage, then set the bokeh overlay footage to a <strong>Blending Mode of Screen or Add<\/strong>. Check out our tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-prism-bokeh-overlays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Creative Uses for Bokeh Overlays<\/a> to learn even more use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fTNr1Tjwx6o?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-bokeh-using-effects\"><span id=\"creating-bokeh-using-effects\">Creating Bokeh Using Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can also create our own &#8220;digital bokeh&#8221; using effects and plugins. We&#8217;ll start with a look at the best bokeh effect bundled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/fusion-vs-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">After Effects<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/premiere-pro-editing-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Premiere Pro<\/a>. We&#8217;ll also look at a third-party plugin and a free After Effects preset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-camera-lens-blur\"><span id=\"camera-lens-blur\">Camera Lens Blur<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Camera Lens Blur effect is a fantastic effect for creating realistic bokeh and it&#8217;s built into Premiere Pro and After Effects. Just apply it to your footage and increase the Blur Radius. You can then customize the bokeh options from there. One thing to note is that the Camera Lens Blur effect renders quite slowly. Keep that in mind if you run into slowdowns while using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg\" alt=\"Camera Lens Blur Effect\" class=\"wp-image-148794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-Get-a-Bokeh-Effect-Camera-Lens-Blur-Effect.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Bokeh created using the Camera Lens Blur effect.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crossphere-bokeh\"><span id=\"crossphere-bokeh\">Crossphere Bokeh<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aescripts.com\/crossphere-bokeh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Crossphere Bokeh<\/a> is a plugin for After Effects that creates similar bokeh effects to Camera Lens Blur. However, I feel that Crossphere Bokeh does a much better job and gives users even more bokeh options. It also renders extremely fast. One of the cool features Crossphere Bokeh offers is the ability to customize the shape of the bokeh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jklSVWTYwK0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-better-bokeh-preset\"><span id=\"better-bokeh-preset\">Better Bokeh Preset<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugineverything.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Plugin Everything<\/a> has created a free After Effects preset called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugineverything.com\/better-bokeh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Better Bokeh<\/a>. It corrects the native gamma in After Effects to make blur effects look more realistic, and gives you even better looking bokeh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BjrDuANz-Bc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-bokeh-effects-to-photos\"><span id=\"adding-bokeh-effects-to-photos\">Adding Bokeh Effects to Photos<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also wondering how to add bokeh effects to photographs? Well, the process is similar to adding them to video footage. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/author\/jsafko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jessica Safko<\/a>&#8216;s tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/free-bokeh-overlays-celebration-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">How to Add Bokeh Overlays to Photos<\/a>. What&#8217;s more, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/free-bokeh-overlays-celebration-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">download the bokeh<\/a> and light overlays she uses from the article\u2014and did we mention they&#8217;re also free?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K3NvYiOOyPY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to enhance the background lights already in your photo instead of adding an overlay, no problem. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/blog\/how-to-blur-background-photoshop-bokeh-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">use the Field Blur tool<\/a> in Photoshop to create that bokeh effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in the royalty-free tracks we used to make this video? Give them another listen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-tracks\/influencers\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Influencers<\/a>\u201d by FASSounds<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-tracks\/lo-fi-beach-dawn\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Lo Fi Beach Dawn<\/a>\u201d by Trending Music<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/39GMN8e\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Rain Rain Go Away<\/a>\u201d by Cosmo<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36SzRdJ\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Fresh Hip Hop<\/a>\u201d by Trending Music<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional articles on video tips and tricks, check these out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/project-managing-video-edit-remotely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Tips for Project Managing a Video Edit Remotely<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-production-company-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Breaking Down Individual Roles in a Video Production Company<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-basic-video-editing-tips-for-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">7 Basic Editing Tips for Creating TikTok Videos on the Fly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/exploring-film-noir-genre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Use Film Noir in Your Next Video Production<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/ways-to-use-undercranking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Ways to Use Undercranking on Your Next Project<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cover image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-side-view-portrait-young-sad-351069092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">GRSI<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s explore the different methods you can use on your next project to create beautiful bokeh effects in your footage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":149044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[30,4519,714,583,92],"tags":[5375,3133,6433,6431,55,2448,6344,984,308,6434,6432],"class_list":["post-class-post-148676","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-after-effects","post-class-category-cinematography-2","post-class-category-premiere-2","post-class-category-video-production-2","post-class-category-video-tutorials-2","post-class-tag-after-effects","post-class-tag-bokeh","post-class-tag-camera-lens-blur","post-class-tag-custom-bokeh-shapes","post-class-tag-effects","post-class-tag-guide","post-class-tag-how-to-2","post-class-tag-overlays","post-class-tag-premiere-pro","post-class-tag-shallow-depth-of-field","post-class-tag-video-footage"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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