The phrase "tilt-shift" describes a photographic technique that is
used to create special effects when taking a photo.
A type of camera lens that can be moved (shifted) and pointed at different angles (tilted) is used.
This can have the effect of changing the focus of the picture in unusual ways.
A type of camera lens that can be moved (shifted) and pointed at different angles (tilted) is used.
This can have the effect of changing the focus of the picture in unusual ways.
Tilt-shift style miniature photos are simply photos of real life scenes that
are made to look like miniature scale models.
This is done using either a special camera lens (one with tilt capability), or with software, instead of a special lens. These photos are sometimes called "fake" miniatures, because they are pictures of real-life scenes.
This is done using either a special camera lens (one with tilt capability), or with software, instead of a special lens. These photos are sometimes called "fake" miniatures, because they are pictures of real-life scenes.
Additionally, the simulated depth-of-field method in software and TiltShiftMaker can be called "fake tilt-shift", as the resulting photos were not taken with a real tilt/shift lens.
For more information, see the Wikipedia article Tilt-shift photography.
TiltShiftMaker lets you easily transform your existing digital photos
into cool miniature style pictures. Usually you would have to do
this by following tutorials in image editing software. Now you can do it
in a few easy steps - all online without any charge.
Note: TiltShiftMaker is not intended to replace the flexible image blur and layering functionality present in dedicated photo packages, however it should give you an easy way to try out the tilt-shift effect for your photos. See our pages with suggestions on choosing a photo for more details.
Note: TiltShiftMaker is not intended to replace the flexible image blur and layering functionality present in dedicated photo packages, however it should give you an easy way to try out the tilt-shift effect for your photos. See our pages with suggestions on choosing a photo for more details.
As well as online resources, some magazines cover creative photography techniques and processes.
The titles below are available at the online magazine store, Magazine City.
Click on the magazine covers for more details.
PHOTO Techniques
Popular Photography Magazine
Tilt-shift and other lenses
Specialist lenses are available for the most popular digital SLR cameras. These can let you see their unique effects right when you take the photo, instead of using photo processing later.
The retailers below offer tilt-shift and/or other specialist camera lenses:
B&H Photo - Video - Pro Audio
Camera Store - Buy.com Digital Camera Store!
Click on the magazine covers for more details.
PHOTO Techniques
What they say:
"Since 1979, PHOTO Techniques has been providing practicing photographers with reliable tested processes and methods for taking and making superior photographs. Written for the hard core photography enthusiast who has a passion for advanced photographic techniques and creative control, each article includes complete and detailed discussions of how equipment, software, and media are used in the process."
"Since 1979, PHOTO Techniques has been providing practicing photographers with reliable tested processes and methods for taking and making superior photographs. Written for the hard core photography enthusiast who has a passion for advanced photographic techniques and creative control, each article includes complete and detailed discussions of how equipment, software, and media are used in the process."
Popular Photography Magazine
What they say:
"Popular Photography Magazine is for beginners as well as professionals. Every issue provides information on photo composition, production, and new product reviews intended to improve your art and enhance enjoyment of photography."
"Popular Photography Magazine is for beginners as well as professionals. Every issue provides information on photo composition, production, and new product reviews intended to improve your art and enhance enjoyment of photography."
Tilt-shift and other lenses
Specialist lenses are available for the most popular digital SLR cameras. These can let you see their unique effects right when you take the photo, instead of using photo processing later.
The retailers below offer tilt-shift and/or other specialist camera lenses:
B&H Photo - Video - Pro Audio
Camera Store - Buy.com Digital Camera Store!
