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Oval Infotech Editorial Team
2024 · 5 min read
Special effects in photography enhance the creative impact of images through digital techniques applied in post-processing. From the subtle addition of a lens flare that evokes cinematic feeling, to complex light painting effects, coloured smoke, and atmospheric elements, special effects editing transforms technically correct photographs into artistically compelling images.
Popular Special Effects in Photography
- Lens flare — Adding or enhancing natural lens flare for cinematic warmth and atmosphere
- Light painting and Orton effect — Creating dreamy, painterly effects through selective blur and glow
- Bokeh enhancement — Deepening background blur and enhancing bokeh quality in portraits
- Fire and flame effects — Adding photorealistic fire elements to action and creative images
- Fog and atmospheric haze — Adding depth and mood to landscape and portrait images
- Light leaks — Adding vintage film-style light leaks to portrait and lifestyle images
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