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how to: create Miniature-effect in C1 for SONY

Rolly
How is it possible to create a "miniature effect" in C1-Pro (V8) for SONY?

Does anyone have an idea or (better) workflow??

For example:
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  • Ian Wilson
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    It looks to me as though the result you link to would be hard to achieve using C1 alone. I'd expect to either (1) take it with a lens that rendered a lot of the scene well out of focus in the first place (Lensbaby or something?) or (2) render a lot of it well out of focus in processing, but not with C1. C1 can't really do that. That would be one of the few occasions that I would think of using some other software (such as Photoshop, Affinity, GIMP, etc) to apply a lot of blurring.

    Ian
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  • Rolly
    OK.

    Thanx for answering.
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  • SFA
    The subject matter can have a big effect on how successful this sort of effect can be but I guess you know that.

    Basically the look over emphasises sharpness and contrast in the "miniature" area and softens the rest.

    The most controllable way to do that using C1 (In my opinion) seems to be to create a layer to blur the top if the image based on a Gradient fill mask dragging down. Another for the bottom of the image using the same idea but drag up.

    The intensity of the mask effect can be controlled by the start point and the length of the drag.

    For these layers use the Clarity tool sliders to introduce negative structure and clarity it may be worth experimenting with slight desaturation, reduced contrast and so on. Brightness settings too. The clarity Method can also have a strong influence. Try "Classic". Note this can only be set at the Background layer.

    Make sure the Background is not especially sharp to start with.

    Other tools that might be useful for blurring include Noise reduction.

    Leave the centre section of the image (assuming that is where the effects is most desired) unchanged by the masks in the 2 new layers and now add a third layer and paint a mask across that section only. Your choice of feathering but I would suggest 100% opacity is probably required.

    Add strong positive clarity for this layer and maybe go strong on sharpening, contrast and saturation and maybe brightness and perhaps even a little exposure change adjusting to your preferences and perhaps adjusting the masked areas of each layer to make it work to your liking.

    If you need a really strong effect you can add more layers and masks to add to the effects (double up the effect with a repeated layer) - up to a point.

    Once you have a feel for how it can be made to work for you the rest is dependent on your needs and creativity!

    There is, really, no need to use only use a Gradient mask. Drawing a regular mask with appropriate size and other settings could work just as well and might, in some situations, be a more flexible option. In which case you might be able to apply both top and bottom adjustments in a single layer. However you may get a better result using different amounts of adjustment for "near" and "far" areas of the image and separate layers would provide greater control for that.

    HTH.


    Grant
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