[Edward Kincaid]

Thanx for info. I read an article in Studio Monthly regarding the defocus and reviewed the examples. They all appear as some form of lens blur. I could not find an example of contrast whereby the plug-in manipulates what is and isn’t in focus. Sapphire states that the iris of the defocus can be adjusted so maybe I can achieve the result I’m wanting. I’m going to take advantage of the trial period.

Thanx again and if any other ideas come to you please let me know.

.ek

[Edward Kincaid]

Hi Mike,

Yes, I was referring to that tutorial. I’m trying to achieve a look often seen in TV (i.e. Law and Order. Presuming you’ve seen the show imagine the ADA and the assistant ADA speaking to the DA (who is never in the camera’s view). As the ADA and assistant ADA take turns speaking to the AD the camera focus changes depending on who is talking. The person not speaking (and the background) remains out of focus.

I think I can achieve the look via what Andrew taught plus rotoscoping but I was hoping there was a faster way. Any thoughts?