Toy World

Tilt-Shift effect makes a photo of a full-scale object or scene look like a toy. Usually this effect is achieved with special lenses, but we will obtain the same result using AKVIS Refocus AI.

For best results, use a photo where the point of view is several meters above the subject or scene. There should be many small objects in the scene: buildings, people, cars, etc. The sky should not be visible.

We'll show you two ways to create a tilt-shift image in AKVIS Refocus AI: using Tilt-Shift mode and using Refocus AI mode.

Method 1. Image processing in Tilt-Shift mode.

Original Image

Result
• Step 1. Select the Tilt Shift mode in the drop-down menu in the Settings Panel.
  
  Default Settings of Tilt-Shift Mode
• Step 2. Define the blur effect area with the markers that appear over the image in the After tab when the tool is active.
• Step 3. Choose one of the ready-to-use presets or adjust the parameters to your liking.
  
  Adjusting Tilt-Shift Settings

  Here is the result:

  
  Result: Tilt-Shift Effect

Method 2. Image processing in Refocus AI mode.

This time we chose a photo of a small square taken from a ferris wheel.

Original Image

Result
• Step 1. Select the Refocus AI mode in the drop-down menu in the Settings Panel.
  
  Refocus AI Mode
• Step 2. Using the preview area, select the image sharpening settings.
• Step 3. Activate and draw blue lines around the area that will be sharpened. Then select and draw red lines within the area that will be blurred.
  
  Selecting Areas
• Step 4. Adjust the Blur parameter for the red area.
• Step 5. Press to process the entire image

  Here is the result:

  
  Tilt-Shift Effect Created in Refocus AI Mode

As you can see, it's easy to make a Tilt-Shift effect with AKVIS Refocus AI!