BetterPhoto Q&A: Photography Special Effects

Wondering how to use camera filters for special effects? This Q & A discusses every aspect of special effects in photography. Or take a look at Jim Zuckerman's Non-Digital Special Effects online photography course.

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  Soft Pictures: How to Get Them?
Hi,I am just wondering: How do you get pictures that look soft? For some pictures, I know you don't want that but for others it gives a nice effect. Thanks!...
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March 04, 2024
 
  How to Get the Flood Effect?
Hi. I have been looking at many photos that have the flood effect. How is this done? Thanks for the info....
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November 23, 2005
 
  Dreamy Software
I have seen on this forum a recommendation for a free download of a software that gives a softened look to a photo. The word "dream" or "dreamy" was in it. Does anyone know what I am talking abou...
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November 22, 2005
 
  How to Use a Sepia Filter
When using a sepia filter, do I use color or black and white film?...
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December 03, 2004
 
  Double-Exposing Moon Shots
I've tied the last two months during full moons to double-expose the moon onto different landscapes and haven't had any luck. What I've been doing is exposing the landscape at the requi...
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November 03, 2004
 
  Sports and Blurred Backgrounds
Hi. I have a Canon A40, with an AIAF mode. I'm not sure, but has this anything to do with blurred backgrounds? I want to take following shots: Football match - closer shots, but I only have x3 ...
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July 10, 2004
 
  Shooting a Silhouette on Purpose
I have a school project to shoot horse riders in silhouette against a sunset. Now, I have shot silhouettes before, but they were a mistake! I haven't ever tried to produce a true silhouette. I ...
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July 13, 2004
 
  How to Shoot Rainbows
I am having problems shooting scenes with optical effects -rainbows, for example. Any tips on this??...
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May 12, 2004
 
  How To Do a Double Exposure?
Okay, I understand the part about multiple exposures adding density to the film. So I guess that my question is has anyone done a 2 frame mulitple exposure? i.e. The famous huge moon setting over ...
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March 17, 2004
 
  Infrared Flash Photography?
I hope this isn't too obvious of a question, but I'm wondering about shooting infrared film indoors, or outdoors for that matter, using a flash and a #25 red filter. I'm thinking that ...
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December 24, 2003
 
  Multiple Exposures with a Nikon F70/N70
I have a Nikon F70/N70 with a Tamron 28-200mm lens. I've been in a couple of situations where I would like to have been able to do double exposures but reading through the manual hasn't hel...
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September 09, 2005