Davinci Resolve - Tilt Shift Lens Blur Effect

This tutorial demonstrates how to use the tilt-shift effect in DaVinci Resolve to enhance video quality. By applying the tilt-shift lens blur, the user focuses on the subject while blurring the background, creating a cinematic feel. The tutorial details how to adjust the blur strength and other parameters to achieve the desired effect.

Tilt-Shift Effect in DaVinci Resolve

• 00:00:39 The tutorial introduces the tilt-shift lens effect, explaining that it blurs the periphery of a frame while keeping the center in focus. This mimics a real tilt-shift lens, creating a cinematic look. The instructor emphasizes that this effect enhances the overall look of videos, especially pre-wedding scenes, by selectively blurring the background to draw more attention to the subject.

Adjusting Tilt-Shift Parameters

• 00:01:27 The instructor shows how to adjust the tilt-shift effect's parameters in DaVinci Resolve. This includes setting the blur strength, choosing between left/right or top/bottom blur, and fine-tuning the focus area. Different blur types are also compared, such as 'fast blur' and 'lens blur', to achieve different aesthetic results.