Tilt Focus (Miniature) Effect
This effect is also known as the "miniature" effect; it allows you to focus on a specific part of the image while blurring the surrounding area. The aim of the effect is to simulate a miniature by producing an optical illusion in which the image resembles a photo of miniaturized scenery.
Settings
You can adjust 4 different parameters when creating the miniature effect:
- Top - defines how much of the top part of the image will be blurred (in percent)
- Bottom - defines how much of the bottom part of the image will be blurred (in percent)
- Fall Off - defines the size of the region of the image that remains in the focus (in percent)
- Blur - defines the blur strength for the affected part of the image
Example
Focus can be created in one part of the image. In this example, an image of a city by a bay, adjusting the values for the two parameters, top, and bottom, produces a miniaturizing effect on the scenery in the middle of the frame. This effect will be displayed in the Preview window of the time-lapse software.
Note: You can add a precise value for the slider. Just double-click on the percentage number to open up the percentage editor.
Note: this effect is available in the free version of Time-Lapse Tool.