How to Make Fun Bokeh Shapes with a Custom DIY Lens Filter! Shoot from the Hip #35

[@tanrv9411]

7 years later , still a very good trick, thx

[@MooseWinans]

BONUS TIP: One thing I forgot to mention in the video is if you just want to take photos of Christmas lights or city lights without a subject in the foreground (like the snowman in the video), the trick is to first focus on something right in front of your lens, then disable autofocus. After you do that, anything that is about 10 feet away will be out of focus and you'll be able to see the light shapes.

[@diamandis07]

This is amazing for beginners like me. Thank you soooo much!!

[@MooseWinans]

You're so welcome Maria! 😊

[@iammeandyouaremeable]

New subscriber here. Thank you for this neat idea. Trying to learn bokeh effects and ran into this. Thanks so much!

[@alfredoistic]

Do you know if this effect works on videos?

[@gusluke84]

All right! First of all I want to say that you have a WONDERFUL group of Minions =) They are amaziiing, the perfect job colleages that you can have! Second, your videos are fantastic, I do not know how I arrive to your page but I just finished watching ALL your videos, they are SO SO SO cool, funny, and you look so charismatic Dad and an excellent teacher! (Maybe I enjoyed a lot because I am close to be a father hehehe) ! I can only say congratulations for what you do and keep going on it ! I am being a non-prof photograph for some time and with your tips I am really sure that I will use them to improve my photos! Thanks a lot Moose!!!!

[@MooseWinans]

Hey Gus! Ha ha, they are great kiddos. Congrats on becoming a Dad! You totally made my day with your positivity and kind comments. I'd like to give you a complimentary set of cheat cards to say thanks. Just message me on Instagram or shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and let me know which camera/lens you have. 😀👍

[@sainiabhishek561]

simple easy creative .master of photography 😍😍

[@MooseWinans]

You're always too kind Abhishek! 😊 Thanks so much for the love and support!

[@tigrezangel]

That is sooo cool!! you are even using the same Camera I have! It cannot get easier than that! thanks

[@renoacine]

what a cute tip!! Thank you! (and 3:00 sooo cute baby!)

[@kellywells1257]

How awesome! Good looking out.

[@JakeVestri]

This is awesome! I'm absolutely going to do this!

[@MooseWinans]

Jake Vestri Cool! Let me know how it turns out 😀👊

[@JakeVestri]

Sure thing!

[@shrutibakshi2857]

brilliant! trying it now! Merry Christmas! ❤

[@MooseWinans]

Yay!!! Merry Christmas 🎅

[@ubacow7109]

Is a longer focal length important?

[@noeliaguillen5006]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

[@yeoyohan1688]

waw..great tips..i will try asap..😋😋😋 ty moose winans

[@aravindraja8034]

Does it work with a kit lens 18-55 and how big should the opening be. Won't it block the field of view producing a vignetting effect?

[@ivanmodric1728]

This is amazing! Wow

[@MooseWinans]

Glad you liked it Ivan! 😊

[@osasenoma-owens5072]

Nice concept bro!

[@MooseWinans]

Thanks Osase! 😀👍

[@thatnursevicky9118]

I LOVE THIS!!! Thank you =)

[@lisachan4505]

Hi Moose, I brought my camera a long time ago Cannon Rebel T1i. I have always used the automatic mode for many years now. Until recently I noticed myself taking lots of photos of my daughter and I asked myself how do I get this wonderful photos like a professional. So I looked up for some tips on KZbin and came across your channel and find it really helpful. I've follow some of your tips and have a few struggles with low light and moving motions from the object (kids). I have a 4 year old son and a 5 month daughter. I was wondering since christmas is coming up, how do I take a photo in low light with a Christmas tree light on while the kids open presents and not get a blurriness in the movements or a streak lines in the Christmas lights.

[@MooseWinans]

Hey Lisa! Yeah, that's a common scenario that beginners struggle with. I actually just created a video that shows you my exact setup for taking Christmas photos indoors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYPElX-Ee8t-ibs

[@lisachan4505]

Thank you so much for the tips and the video you just uploaded. I must say that this has definitely made my day because most of my photos over the years all turn out black or either blurry. It saves me from loosing all those precious smile photos of the little ones. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family🙂

[@MooseWinans]

Lisa Chan You're so welcome Lisa! Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄 🎅🏻

[@marcipomeroy5433]

Is it possible to do this technique with a kit lens or a 70-300? I can't seem to get it to work?

[@mikiwi6611]

Can I do it with 18-105 lens?

[@janamielkamantigue1817]

hi just want to ask on how large is the shapes ? is it like a size of 25 cents ?

[@MisterEMixez]

Tried all three shapes but couldn't get the whole shape in the lights, not sure what I did wrong.

[@suvodipkarmakar4988]

Awesome Trick.. Its easy to make it at Home.. Thank You Sir..

[@MooseWinans]

Glad you liked it Suvodip! 😊

[@flpideas1]

What about the size of these shapes? I get some vignetting

[@roxanneroncone6368]

Thanks for this easy tutorial!! Did you use any external light or pop up flash?

[@ayanbanerjeefilms]

Subscribed, I am also D3300 User, Want to use this trick. btw Which Type Paper I need for this?

[@Gothangelik]

construction paper. :)

[@tinawatts2879]

That was an awesome diy!

[@MooseWinans]

Tina Watts Thanks!!! 😊

[@jaruce.creates]

Should you consider focal length of the lens? I have a 24-200 mm

[@Blackyamaha_R1]

200mm

[@ayechanZawkp]

f2.8 can shoot sir??

[@altheacamille5518]

kewl! i should try it 👌

[@MooseWinans]

Yes! You totally should, it's mind blowing 😀👍

[@sanjudaniel6257]

Aroke und after Premam ..??

[@JellyBellyNoMore]

what a great idea. I am going to try this tomorrow😄 Does it have to be black paper?

[@MooseWinans]

JellyBellyNoMore Awesome!! Nope, but I recommend a darker color like purple. 😀👍

[@klover1867]

Hello, i have a nikon d40 but this doesn’t work. If anyone can tell me the proper steps it would be greatly appreciated.

[@sakari2009]

how did you set aperture to 1.8 With kit Lens please ?

[@MooseWinans]

Hi Salah, it's not possible with the kit lens. The lowest aperture is f/3.5 at 18mm and f/5.6 at 55mm. In order to get down to f/1.8, you'd have to get a lens that is capable of that. Like the nifty fifty, 50mm f/1.8.

[@djmeet1]

awesome tip dude..👍

[@MooseWinans]

Thanks buddy 😀👍

[@celya8483]

Cant wait to try this =)

[@ectazygirl]

awesome!!!

[@Elizabet1665]

I have the same camera and lens. My smallest f/5.6. And in your movie is 1.8. How is it possible?

[@jessicaleclair5389]

I’m so disappointed this isn’t working with my DSLR!😭😭

[@Bassbarbie]

aperture priority, then you need a wide aperture if possible - small f number, so that the lights in the background are out of focus. Standing further back and zooming in can help too

[@krisztiannagyszeder1095]

does not working :(

[@jairus1230]

Year 2020 now still searching for the tittle of the music intro background. can anybody help me???

[@bollypoopoo7870]

Its at the end of the description!

[@aakashjey3017]

Moose, I tried this and for some reason i wasn't getting the same effect as you :( I have a Nikon D3200 with a kit lens 18-105mm. I followed your instructions and everything but it didnt work, please help ? :0

[@MooseWinans]

Aakash Jey If you're not seeing the blur effect, make sure you're zoomed out to at least 55mm. Then try focusing on something right in front of your lens (like your hand). Once you acquire focus, disable it by switching the tab on your lens to M. Then look through your camera at some Christmas lights or city lights that are at a distance 10+ feet away. They should look like round circles. The final step would be to put the different shaped filters in front of your lens. That should do it 😀👍

[@miaroeppi595]

great 😍👍

[@TheCarlaLife]

Aw very cool 😆

[@MooseWinans]

😊

[@vikashg9616]

Tq for ur idea bro its awesome trick ..can u show me how to take in midnight with dslr

[@MooseWinans]

Just switch over to manual focus and make it so that everything is blurry. Once you do that, you can attach your bokeh filter and you'll be able to see all the awesome shapes :D

[@vikashg9616]

Moose Winans thnz dude...definitely i try this

[@amanieux]

what happens if you move it front and back a few mm ? (to have a clean and sharp bokeh shape should not if be at the front focal length ?(i guess the lens internal aperture blades being at the back focal length of the lens) www.optics4kids.org/getattachment/8bc910d3-ed0c-4e9a-ae1b-e62df6f9551d/Focal-length-(f).aspx

[@19Santosh90]

Give Thanks Moose & Felice Navidad XD

[@MooseWinans]

Felice Navidad 🎄😀

[@Daniel-qp5sw]

cool ! thanks :))))))

[@bigskyz89]

Awsome

[@lenaneff7751]

my mom didnt let me get paper

[@charliemoon1669]

feliz navidad, jhahahah

[@mariakatsalirou4900]

Nope, it doesn't work.

[@nsmonerville7962]

Hey moose can I have ur email please if u don't mind.....