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Kara-a — Shaped Bokeh ( Tutorials and Feature )
Published: 2013-10-25 13:09:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 21801; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 0
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Since i got asked a lot how i do the shaped bokeh photos i decided to write a short journal about it
I won't write my own tutorial since there are already a lot of great tutorials out there and i do the absolutely same thing
First some "normal bokeh" tutorials :
and the Wiki Article : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh
most important facts :
- aperature as big as possible -> small number ( i use the canon 50mm 1.8 )
- some sort of light to create visible bokeh ( e.g. christmas lights )
- put the main subject as far away from the lights as possible
How do you get the bokeh in special shapes?
www.diyphotography.net/diy_cre…
www.iheartfaces.com/2011/12/sh…
most important facts :
formula for the size of your hole :
focal lenght / aperature number = size of the hole in mm
example : 50mm / 1.8 = 27,28mm
( it's always better to make it a little bit smaller )
Don't want to cut The shapes out yourself?
since i am lazy i bought a bokeh kit from ebay : www.ebay.com/itm/231050280350?…
It's not cheap (got even more expensive since i bought it ) but very useful
Another well known site to buy a bokeh kit is : www.bokehmasterskit.com/buy/
You just have to decide if and where you want to buy a kit yourself
Another tip : you can print bokeh shapes on transparent paper : www.diyphotography.net/using-t…
Here are two templates :
kerioke.files.wordpress.com/20…
callalilycreative.com/wp-conte…
( you can also create them yourself with photoshop or sth. similar )
Any more questions? Please ask ♥
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Comments: 13
I tryed to make shaped bokeh. I made this thing you put on lens (i have nikorr 18-55mm) what now? Its important size of shape that you choose?
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Excellent Kara! So glad you posted this, especially about the shaped bokeh. Very well done and very helpful!
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Das mit der Formel wusste ich nicht, aber klingt gut!
Ich mache das immer nach Augenmaß
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Sehr schön
Bin selbst über DigitalRevTV und den BokehMaster drauf gestoßen
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Fantastic journal entry, I wonder if I can get this effect with my fairly basic non-DSLR camera?
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Sorry for the late answer !
But i think i have to disappoint you, most likely no since you can't change the size of the aperture
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nevermind, sure I'll get my hands on a DSLR in the future
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Finally! This is so wonderful and brilliant! 
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