Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Depth of field
The easiest way to explain what
depth of field
(
DOF
) is, is by having a look at the
following screenshot:
Why is this effect important? When using DOF, the viewers' attention is grabbed
by the area that is in focus blurring any distractions. When correctly used, DOF can
have a deep impact both on the art and quality of the image or movie.
When we add this effect to the
Photo
mode, these are the settings available:
•
Focus distance
: This specifies where the camera should focus
•
F stop
: This removes some of the blur, but most importantly creates a
gradual transition between sharp and blurred areas
•
Smoothness
: This is used to create sharper edges, but you probably should
leave this at
1
•
Isolate foreground
: This controls the layers of DOF in front of the camera,
but
9
out of
10
doesn't produce a good result
•
Expansion
: This works great for close-ups to get a sharper look of the 3D
model in focus
This effect is very sensitive, so don't forget to use the
Shift
key to make smaller
increments.
