Will this work? Lensbabies at DVinfo.net

Craig Bellaire · August 11th, 2005, 09:44 AM

Just wondered if there is any thoughts on this for a DOf Adapter? www.Lensbabies.com

Quyen Le · August 11th, 2005, 10:21 AM

Lensbabies only focus at 1 area, not depth of field. It has some nice out of focus affect and sure can be use on some applications. I at one point thought of using it but just don't want to spend a lot of time focusing on something that has litmited use. How is your adapter? Did you make any progress? Did you solve the vignetting problem? Hope everything is going good for you.

Quyen

Craig Bellaire · August 11th, 2005, 10:28 AM

Well the Acromat is perfect, but my wires came off the vibrating motor and need to be resoldered.. Anyway thanks

Michael Maier · August 11th, 2005, 10:48 AM

It's a little of topic, but I thought I would ask. I see there are many people trying to build their own adapters. It seems there's at least two 35mm adapters being sold for a pretty affordable price. So why not just buy one of them instead of going through all the hassle of trying to make one yourself? I think it's not worth the hassle. Unless it's a do yourself sort of pleasure, I really can't see the point. And even though, since the chances of getting any better results are slim, since the ones available seem to produce pretty good results, it would be easier just to buy one of them.
I just had to ask it.

Craig Bellaire · August 11th, 2005, 11:02 AM

First and formost we can hide the money from the wives if we spend it in small amounts rather then $500-$1,000.00 dollars at once... ha ha ha ... Ok That's one reason. The second we don't have $500-$1,000.00 dollars. Third is at least for me I started before these have been made to sell over a year ago. And last is we get the pleasure of beating the system or paying the REAL price for one. As for me, If I had the money I would just buy it and get it over with. Thanks for asking...

Quyen Le · August 11th, 2005, 11:19 AM

$500-$1000 is hard but I think $200 is not so hard.

Quyen

Steev Dinkins · August 11th, 2005, 12:21 PM

Regarding the original topic of the post, you can easily do this effect in post processing with something like Joe's Filters Soft Spot, or Digital Film Tools Selective Focus. Both of these are for Final Cut Pro. You can see this effect all over music videos on MTV and MTV2, especially the more indie productions. Of course, as stated, it doesn't give you shallow depth of field, it just blurs things except the indicated region to keep in focus. The overall effect kinda looks like shallow DOF though. Used well, many average viewers definitely wouldn't make the distinction.

Leo Mandy · August 14th, 2005, 08:32 AM

Craig,
Where did you get your achromat? Do you have a link?

Craig Bellaire · August 14th, 2005, 08:54 AM

www.surplusshed.com

Leo Mandy · August 14th, 2005, 09:19 AM

Sorry, I meant an actual part number page - there are sooo many on that site! Finding a good achromat is a difficult thing, so if you found one, it would be grea to know exactly which one. Thanks

Craig Bellaire · August 14th, 2005, 09:25 AM

RECTANGULAR PCX LENS, 52MM X 44MM, 100MM FL
Item No: L3385

Leo Mandy · August 14th, 2005, 09:43 AM

How did you attach the rectangular achromat portion to your DV?

August 11th, 2005, 09:44 AM	#1
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	Will this work? Lensbabies Just wondered if there is any thoughts on this for a DOf Adapter? www.Lensbabies.com __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

August 11th, 2005, 10:21 AM	#2
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Lensbabies only focus at 1 area, not depth of field. It has some nice out of focus affect and sure can be use on some applications. I at one point thought of using it but just don't want to spend a lot of time focusing on something that has litmited use. How is your adapter? Did you make any progress? Did you solve the vignetting problem? Hope everything is going good for you. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

August 11th, 2005, 10:28 AM	#3
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	My Adapter Well the Acromat is perfect, but my wires came off the vibrating motor and need to be resoldered.. Anyway thanks __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

August 11th, 2005, 11:02 AM	#5
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	Why we build. First and formost we can hide the money from the wives if we spend it in small amounts rather then $500-$1,000.00 dollars at once... ha ha ha ... Ok That's one reason. The second we don't have $500-$1,000.00 dollars. Third is at least for me I started before these have been made to sell over a year ago. And last is we get the pleasure of beating the system or paying the REAL price for one. As for me, If I had the money I would just buy it and get it over with. Thanks for asking... __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

August 11th, 2005, 11:19 AM	#6
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	$500-$1000 is hard but I think $200 is not so hard. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

August 11th, 2005, 10:48 AM	#4
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	It's a little of topic, but I thought I would ask. I see there are many people trying to build their own adapters. It seems there's at least two 35mm adapters being sold for a pretty affordable price. So why not just buy one of them instead of going through all the hassle of trying to make one yourself? I think it's not worth the hassle. Unless it's a do yourself sort of pleasure, I really can't see the point. And even though, since the chances of getting any better results are slim, since the ones available seem to produce pretty good results, it would be easier just to buy one of them. I just had to ask it.

August 11th, 2005, 12:21 PM	#7
Steev Dinkins Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 613	Regarding the original topic of the post, you can easily do this effect in post processing with something like Joe's Filters Soft Spot, or Digital Film Tools Selective Focus. Both of these are for Final Cut Pro. You can see this effect all over music videos on MTV and MTV2, especially the more indie productions. Of course, as stated, it doesn't give you shallow depth of field, it just blurs things except the indicated region to keep in focus. The overall effect kinda looks like shallow DOF though. Used well, many average viewers definitely wouldn't make the distinction.

August 14th, 2005, 08:32 AM	#8
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Craig, Where did you get your achromat? Do you have a link?

August 14th, 2005, 08:54 AM	#9
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	www.surplusshed.com www.surplusshed.com __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

August 14th, 2005, 09:19 AM	#10
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Sorry, I meant an actual part number page - there are sooo many on that site! Finding a good achromat is a difficult thing, so if you found one, it would be grea to know exactly which one. Thanks

August 14th, 2005, 09:25 AM	#11
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l3385.html RECTANGULAR PCX LENS, 52MM X 44MM, 100MM FL Item No: L3385 __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

August 14th, 2005, 09:43 AM	#12
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	How did you attach the rectangular achromat portion to your DV?